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San Bernardino County Fire: PIO Podcast

by San Bernardino County Fire

This is the official podcast of the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District. This is the official channel for public information and updates. During major emergency situations, we may use this podcast to keep our citizens updated and safe.Questions: [email protected] or (909) 387-5974

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Episodes

  1. PIO Podcast (10/19/26): 2026 Salute to Service Award Winners Announced

    This episode marks a milestone, the show’s 40th installment, and it comes together in an unusual way. Part of the conversation was recorded back in June, and part was recorded this October, so the show jumps between the two recording sessions, almost like time travel in a movie, to bring five...

  2. PIO Podcast (9/17/26): David Acuña (CAL FIRE Battalion Chief/PIO)

    CAL FIRE Battalion Chief David Acuña joins the PIO Podcast to walk through a career that started with the Orange County Fire Explorers back in 1986 and wound through paramedic work, a stretch away from the fire service entirely, and stops at Riverside County Fire, CAL FIRE, the Emergency Command...

  3. PIO Podcast (9/10/26): Jesse Armendarez (Second District Supervisor)

    Second District Supervisor Jesse Armendarez welcomes the PIO Podcast into his own office for a conversation on Fontana roots, public service, and building opportunity from the ground up. Armendarez talks growing up the son of a steelworker, his path through the Fontana school board, city council,...

  4. PIO Podcast (9/3/26): Joe Baca, Jr. (Vice Chairman / Fifth District Supervisor)

    Vice Chairman of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. joins the PIO Podcast for a wide ranging conversation on family, public service, and what's coming next for San Bernardino County. Baca, Jr. talks growing up in Rialto, his years as a…

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  5. PIO Podcast (7/16/26): Chairman Dawn Rowe - San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor

    Host Captain Shawn Millerick is back in the studio for a conversation with San Bernardino County’s Third District team: Chairman of the Board Dawn Rowe, Chief of Staff Claire Cozad, and Communications Director Scott Ward. Chairman Rowe shares her path to the board, from losing her husband in Iraq...

  6. PIO Podcast (06/11/26): Firefighter/Paramedic Memo Monreal, Firefighter Paramedic Justin Sparks & Retired Oakland Fire Battalion Chief Lisa Baker

    Host Captain Shawn Millerick records live from Station 226, RODECaster on a trash can and all, for a conversation packed with brotherhood across borders, a full circle career story, and a mentor who showed up when it mattered most. ⸻ Firefighter Paramedic Memo Monreal: Mexicali Training Exchange...

  7. PIO Podcast (05/05/26): Former Fire Chief Mark Hartwig & CSTI Media Relations Instructors Scott Summerfield, Bryan May & Carlos Delgado

    Host Captain Shawn Millerick is back to educate, entertain and inform in a longer episode covering two days of CSTI media relations training hosted at County Fire headquarters and a conversation with former Fire Chief Mark Hartwig at the State of the Fire District. Graphic Content Warning: At the...

  8. PIO Podcast (04/18/26): Captain John Marini and North AFB Museum

    The episode features a fascinating field segment with Ken Nelson at the Norton Air Force Base Museum, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at one of San Bernardino’s most unique historical landmarks. Ken shares his personal experience as a former C-141 aircraft commander and provides rich...

  9. PIO Podcast (04/07/26): Welcome New Media Specialist Nancy Preciado

    Host Captain Shawn Millerick returns with a lively studio episode introducing San Bernardino County Fire’s new Media Specialist, Nancy Preciado, along with department updates, community outreach announcements, and plenty of humor from the podcast crew. The podcast welcomes new Media Specialist...

  10. PIO Podcast (03/31/26): Probationary Firefighter Jessica Daniel & Engineer Matthew Nadalet

    Captain Shawn Millerick is back in the studio to inform, educate, and entertain with a field visit to Station 227, a surprise call with an engineer who moonlights as a serious artist, and audio from the department's pipe and drum band tour. ----- Probationary Firefighter Jessica Daniel – Heart of...

  11. PIO Podcast (03/12/26): Captain Jim Grigoli and Firefighter Braeden Weekes

    Host Captain Shawn Millerick is back with conversations with new Tower 20 graduate Firefighter Braeden Weekes about the transition from the academy to the firehouse and career reflections from Captain Jim Grigoli who is nearing retirement. ⸻ Firefighter Braeden Weekes: First Shift After Tower 20...

  12. PIO Podcast (02/19/26): Corridor Staffing, USAR Readiness & Training Innovation

    Host Captain Shawn Millerick is joined by Ryan in studio and Battalion Chief Jeff Allen, Captain Brian Agrelius, Captain George Tom, and Jeff Alexy to inform, educate, and entertain with updates from across the district. Battalion Chief Jeff Allen – I-15 Corridor & Dumont Dunes Chief Allen...

  13. PIO Podcast (02/12/26): Captain Kenny White and the Drone Volt Demo

    Host Captain Shawn Millerick is in the studio with in studio guest Firefighter/Paramedic Ryan Wonders. The team talks about the Drone Volt demo. The episode also includes a Black History Month segment led by Captain Kenny White, covering career milestones, mentorship, representation, and the...

  14. PIO Podcast (02/05/26): Deputy Fire Marshal Tom Strong & Battalion Chief Eric Spies

    Host Captain Shawn Millerick is back in the studio with Bobby, Ben, Rosalie and a surprise cameo from Captain Eric Sherwin to inform, educate, and entertain while somehow keeping Bobby from hunting ducks long enough to hit record. Expect station banter, department wins, a deep dive into…

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  15. PIO Podcast (01/27/26): Captain Justin Weber & Engineer Mike Demoff

    Host Captain Shawn Millerick is back in the studio (and out in the field) to inform, educate, and entertain with Episode 24 of the PIO Podcast—alongside Bobby and Kyle for another round of station talk, real-world interviews, and classic dad-joke chaos. Studio Updates: Mercury Warnings…

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  16. PIO Podcast (11/13/25): Inside the Firehouse, History, HR, and the High Desert

    We’re back with Episode 15 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and the team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain. Division 2’s Living History Batallion Chief Mike McClintock drops by with a treasure trove of vintage photos dating back to…

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  17. PIO Podcast (10/30/25): Halloween Ghost Stories

    We’re back with Episode 13 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and the team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain. Episode Highlights Haunted Firehouses and Real Ghost Stories Bobby recalls filming at the Sharon Tate house. Rosie shares…

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  18. PIO Podcast (01/15/26): Captain Binley & Captain Tim Smith

    Host Captain Shawn Millerick is back in the field and in the studio to inform, educate and entertain with Episode 23 of the PIO Podcast. Recruitment Roundtable with Captain Andrea Binley Shawn is joined by Andrea Binley for a deep dive into everything recruitment. Andrea breaks down current and...

  19. PIO Podcast (01/08/26): Captain Scott Abraham & Recruit Braeden Weeks

    Host Captain Shawn Millerick is back in the field and in the studio to inform, educate and entertain with Episode 22 of the PIO Podcast. Episode Highlights Training Division spotlight with Capt. Scott Abraham Shawn catches up with Scott for a behind-the-scenes look at what’s new in Training:...

  20. PIO Podcast (01/01/26): Ryan Beckers & Curtis Markloff

    Host Captain Shawn Millerick is back in the studio and ready to inform, educate and entertain with Episode 21 of the PIO Podcast. Episode Highlights Transition to Planning and long term projects Ryan Beckers shares an update on his move from PIO duties into the Planning Section, discussing what…

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  21. PIO Podcast (12/25/25): Ryan Lopez & Jason McLaughlin

    Host Captain Shawn Millerick is back with Episode 20, this time recording from Fire Station 26 in the mountains near Crestline and Twin Peaks, with firefighter Ryan Lopez and a special call in from Jason “J Mac” McLaughlin to talk about the Spark of Love Toy Drive. Episode Highlights Mountain...

  22. PIO Podcast (12/18/25): OES PIO Brianna Viteri

    Host Captain Shawn Millerick is back in the studio with OES PIO Brianna Viteri and the team for Episode 19 of the PIO Podcast. Episode Highlights Inside the Office of Emergency Services (OES) Shawn sits down with Brianna and the OES communications team to break down what the Office of Emergency...

  23. PIO Podcast (12/11/25): USAR, Ice Hockey and the Worcester 6

    Host Captain Shawn Millerick comes to you from the kitchen table at Station 72 in Fontana in Episode 18 of the PIO Podcast. Episode Highlights Camp Life, EMT School, and the Road to Becoming a Paramedic Shawn sits down with Firefighters Dominguez and Pitts while dinner finishes on the stove. The...

  24. PIO Podcast (12/4/25): Bomberos Over Borders

    We’re back with Episode 17 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and the team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain. Episode Highlights Training Day at Station 221 Shawn Millerick takes the PIO podcast on the road and sets up in the training...

  25. PIO Podcast (11/27/25): Turkey Day Talk with MIS, Tech Corner and Mountain Weather

    We’re back with Episode 16 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and the team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain. Episode Highlights Turkey Day at Headquarters Shawn Millerick hosts a Thanksgiving episode recorded early so the PIO podcast...

  26. PIO Podcast (11/20/25): Mountain Life, Sacrifice, Dispatch & Sky-High Tech

    We’re back with Episode 15 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and the team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain. This week’s episode was recorded in pieces between busy schedules, so expect real emotion and some sharp turns in tone—but...

  27. PIO Podcast (11/06/25): Fire Trucks, Paint Chips, and Forestry Challenges

    We’re back with Episode 14 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and the team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain. Episode Highlights: Inside the Shops: Fleet, Fabrication, and Fire Trucks Dale explains the difference between the D Street…

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  28. PIO Podcast Special Episode: Honoring SBSO Deputy Andrew Nunez

    In this special episode of the PIO Podcast, host PIO Shawn Millerick is joined by Fire Chief Dan Munsey to discuss the tragic loss of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Nunez, who was killed in the line of duty in Rancho Cucamonga. Chief Munsey shares his reflections on the close bond...

  29. PIO Podcast (10/23/25): Seneca CEO Stuart Landesberg

    We’re back with Episode 12 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and the team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain. EOC and Division Updates: Host Shawn Millerick talks with Division Chief Bob Evans and Battalion Chief Chris Gorman. Evans...

  30. PIO Podcast (10/16/25): Four Guests, One Mission - Readiness, Rigs, & a Little Pumpkin Spice

    We’re back with Episode 11 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and the team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain. In this episode: On the Road with New Rigs: Captain Jeff Schneider calls in from South Dakota where the apparatus committee…

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  31. PIO Podcast (10/09/25): SBCoFD Leadership Retreat

    We’re back with Episode 10 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and the team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain. In this episode: Leadership on the Road: The crew visits the George Washington Leadership Institute and Gettysburg’s Higher...

  32. PIO Podcast (10/02/25): Tesla

    We’re back with Episode 9 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and the team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain. In this episode: Host Shawn Millerick checks in from Mount Vernon, Virginia, but the focus is on San Bernardino County Fire’s...

  33. PIO Podcast (09/25/25): Captain Jay Dimoff

    We’re back with Episode 8 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and the team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain. In this episode: From San Bernardino International Airport, Captain Jay Dimoff of Station 233 shares his 26-year fire service...

  34. PIO Podcast (09/18/25): Wildland & Aviation Division Chief Jim Topoleski

    We’re back with Episode 7 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and the team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain. In this episode: Division Chief Jim Topoleski joins the crew to share his fire service origin story, his decades-long career...

  35. PIO Podcast (09/11/25): Deputy Fire Marshal Adam Panos

    We’re back with Episode 6 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and the team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain. In this episode: Deputy Fire Marshal Adam Panos is joined by EMS Division Chief Mike O'Bier and Fuels Specialist Jarrod…

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  36. PIO Podcast (09/04/25): Fuels Specialist Jarrod Dowden

    We’re back with Episode 5 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain. In this episode: Captain Andrea Binley discusses firefighter recruitment, the Girls Empowerment Camp, and recent community…

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  37. PIO Podcast (08/28/25): Deputy Fire Marshal Kristen Ward

    We’re back with Episode 4 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain. In this episode: Office of the Fire Marshal spotlight: Deputy Fire Marshal Kristen Ward explains the CUPA program, hazardous...

  38. PIO Podcast (08/22/25): Baker Station Updates, Assistant Fire Marshal Curtis Markloff, & More

    We’re back with Episode 3 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain, and this time with dirt still on their boots after returning straight from a San Bernardino fire. In this episode: Baker station...

  39. PIO Podcast (08/14/25): Fire Investigators, Robotics and More!

    Episode 2 heads to the mountains as host Shawn Millerick covers the 1,069-acre Gold Fire, the Blue Envelope program with K9 handler Shawn Reiss, cutting-edge fire robotics with Jeff Alexy, and arson investigations with Brian Headley. We also dive into fireworks busts, exclusive Tesla training for...

  40. PIO Podcast (08/07/25): Division Chief Joe Barna

    In our very first episode of the San Bernardino County Fire Connection Podcast, host PIO Shawn Millerick welcomes listeners to the new Tippecanoe HQ studio . He’s joined by Division Chief Joe Barna to cover everything from analytics, staffing, and apparatus updates to insight on strike teams…

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This is the official podcast of the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District. This is the official channel for public information and updates. During major emergency situations, we may use this podcast to keep our citizens updated and safe.Questions: [email protected] or (909) 387-5974

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