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The OCFA Pass-Along
by Orange County Fire Authority
From the Orange County Fire Authority, this is the Pass-Along Podcast. We address firefighter issues from top to bottom. Be sure to check back here for more episodes in the future!
Episodes
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Ep. 75 - Lori Zeller's Exit Interview
Outgoing Deputy Chief Lori Zeller sits down with Fire Captain/PIO Sean Doran to talk about her extensive 28 year career with the Orange County Fire Authority and what the agency can look forward to in the future. SHOWNOTES For content suggestions, please contact OCFA Multimedia Supervisor Kevin...
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Ep. 74 - 2024 Ops Summary & Updates / 2025 Plans
Assistant Chiefs of Operations Tim Perkins and Baryic Hunter sit down with Assistant Chief of EMS/Ops Training and Promotions Rob Capobianco to talk about how things went operationally in 2024 and give some end-of-the-year updates and touch on things to come for 2025. Chief Capobianco also covers...
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Ep. 73 - Command and Control
Assistant Chief of Field Operations South Tim Perkins leads a discussion regarding Command and Control with subject matter experts: Battalion Chiefs Neal McCann, Mike Summers, and Levi Medina, and Fire Captains Ryan Caines, Cliff Blasi, Shane Frederick, William Junge, and Andy Bailey. SHOWNOTES...
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Ep. 72 - 2024 Operations Priorities
Assistant Chiefs of Operations Tim Perkins and Shane Sherwood discuss their operations priorities for 2024. Later on, they welcome Battalion Chiefs Neal McCann and Mike Summers on to talk about the new Command and Control Handbook. SHOWNOTES 01:09 - Out-of-County Assignments 03:49 - Standards of...
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Ep. 71 - Best & Bravest Nominations
Assistant Chief of Operations Shane Sherwood sits down with three members of the Ceremonies, Awards, and Protocol (CAP) Committee - Battalion Chief Mike Sheehan, Training Program Analyst Jocelyn Casillas, and Fire Captain/AFTO Derek Acosta - to discuss the upcoming Best and Bravest Awards…
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Ep. 70 - Suicide Awareness & Prevention
Assistant Chief of Field Operations North Shane Sherwood is joined by OCFA’s Behavioral Health & Wellness Coordinator Ryan Kinney to review everything OCFA has to offer with regards to behavioral health. September is Suicide Prevention Month and we encourage anyone who is struggling and/or having...
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Ep. 69 - OCFA Training Sections
Assistant Chief of EMS and Operations Training & Promotions Rob Capobianco sits down with his three training Battalion Chiefs - Jason Fairchild from Promotions, Jason Sultzer from Operations Training & Safety, and Eric Bennett from the Academy - to review what’s new in their shops and what we can...
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Ep. 68 - Investigations Update
Assistant Chief of Field Operations, North, Shane Sherwood sits down with Investigations Battalion Chief Truhill, Fire Investigators Miller and Strohm, Fire Captain and OCIAC liaison Dierdorff, and IPD Detective Russell to discuss the many roles our Investigations Section plays within our agency...
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Ep. 67 - Wildland Update
Assistant Chiefs of Field Operations Shane Sherwood and Tim Perkins sit down with Wildland Operations Team, including Battalion Chief Nathan Arellano, Hand Crew Superintendents Scott Gorman and Branden Davis, Assistant Superintendent Joe Darling, Hand Crew Squad Bosses Brian Henderson, Matt...
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Ep. 66 - Updates from the Chiefs
In this episode, Deputy Chief TJ McGovern is once again joined by Assistant Chiefs of Field Operations Shane Sherwood and Tim Perkins to talk about Operational Readiness Review, the Wildland Refresher, and a recap of the annual Best and Bravest Awards Ceremony. SHOWNOTES RT-130 Training (00:51)...
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Ep. 65 - New Assistant Chiefs of Field Operations
Deputy Chief TJ McGovern sits down with our new Assistant Chiefs of Field Operations, Shane Sherwood and Tim Perkins. For content suggestions, please contact OCFA Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 65 - New Ops Chiefs OCFA
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Ep. 64 - Hand Crew Program
Deputy Chief Kenny Dossey sits down with our new Hand Crew Superintendents Branden Davis and Scott Gorman to talk about the future of our Hand Crew Program. After their discussion, Chief Dossey answers some questions from the field. SHOWNOTES Superintendent Intros (01:35) OCFA Hand Crew Early...
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Ep. 63 - Airport Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF)
Deputy Chief Kenny Dossey sits down with our Airport Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF) Battalion Chief Jason Sultzer. After their discussion, Chief Dossey answers some questions from the field. SHOWNOTES BC Jason Sultzer’s Interview/ARFF Info (00:51) Future of FF/PMs (14:58) UTV Update (17:50) Update…
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Ep. 62 - Sit Down with Hazardous Materials Program Manager BC Nick Freeman
Deputy Chief Kenny Dossey sits down with Hazardous Materials Program Manager Nick Freeman to talk all things HazMat. After their discussion, Chief Dossey answers some questions from the field. SHOWNOTES BC Freeman Interview/Hazmat info (01:22) Hazmat 17 Rumors (11:38) Helicopter Replacement Plan...
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Ep. 61 - Deputy Chief Dossey Talks About Staffing
Deputy Chief Dossey talks about the latest efforts regarding Staffing. Ep. 61 - Staffing_1
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Ep. 60 - Ops Chief TJ McGovern's Leader's Intent
Deputy Chief Kenny Dossey sits down with our new Assistant Chief of Operations TJ McGovern. Chief McGovern discusses his plans and goals for his new position. After that, Chief Dossey answers some questions from the field. SHOWNOTES Chief McGovern’s Interview (01:11) March Madness (10:46) 3rd...
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Ep. 58 - Ask the Chief (March 2022)
Fire Chief Brian Fennessy sits down with PIO Captain Sean Doran to discuss the Citygate report, ambulance response times, and the latest with all of our current and upcoming academies. For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 58 - Ask...
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Ep. 57 - Sit Down with OCERS
Deputy Chief Kenny Dossey sits down with Fire Captain/Paramedic and OCERS Retirement Board Member Jeremy Vallone to answer questions regarding OCFA’s retirement program. After that, Chief Dossey answers some questions he’s received this past month, including staff BC positions, station libraries,...
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Ep. 56 - Sit Down with Cancer Awareness and Prevention
Deputy Fire Chief Kenny Dossey is joined by retired OCFA Fire Captain and current Local 3631 Wellness Agent Jeff Hughes to talk about cancer awareness and prevention in our department. For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 56 - Sit...
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Ep. 55 - Ask the Chief (Dec. 2021)
In this podcast, PIO Greg Barta sits down with Fire Chief Brian Fennessy for this month’s Ask the Chief (this is the same edition as the Ask the Chief video that went out in the December 22, 2021 memo). For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at...
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Ep. 54 - Sit Down with Air Operation
Deputy Chief Kenny Dossey is joined by Air Operations Battalion Chief Cheyne Maule to talk all things helicopters. After that, Chief Dossey answers some questions he’s received this past month, including charging personal electric vehicles at the station and retiree workers comp issues. SHOW…
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Ep. 53 - Ask the Chief (Nov. 2021)
In this podcast, PIO Thanh Nguyen sits down with Fire Chief Brian Fennessy for this month’s Ask the Chief (This is the same edition as Ask the Chief that went out in the November November 18th memo.) For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at…
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Ep. 52 - Sit Down with Staffing & the Fullerton Proposal
Deputy Chief Kenny Dossey sits down with OCFA’s Division 3 Chief Rob Capobianco to discuss Chief Capobianco’s recent presentation of the Fire Service Proposal for Emergency Services for the City of Fullerton to OCFA’s Board of Directors. After that, Chief Dossey discusses the current situation of...
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Ep 51 - Sit Down with Behavioral Health Personnel
Deputy Chief Kenny Dossey sits down with OCFA’s Risk Manager Rhonda Haynes and OCFA Fire Captain and Local Firefighters Union 3631 Director Lee Cabrera to discuss everything OCFA is doing to assist our employees and their families who are in need regarding mental wellness. Behavioral Health…
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Ep. 50 - Sit Down with US&R Captain Rich Ventura
Deputy Chief of Operations Kenny Dossey sits down with Urban Search and Rescue veteran Fire Captain Rich Ventura.
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Ep. 49 - Sit Down with Asst. Chief of EMS & Training Randy Black
Assistant Chief of EMS & Training Randy Black sits down with Deputy Chief Kenny Dossey to review Citygate’s recommendations, future academies, and paramedic training. SHOWNOTES Fullerton Bid Update (01:30) Haz Mat and TRT Staffing Enhancements (03:55) Daily Station Coverage (05:49) Chief Black’s...
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Ep. 47 - Deputy Chief Dossey's Leader's Intent
Newly-promoted Deputy Chief Kenny Dossey sits down to discuss his new position and his leader’s intent. For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 47 - Deputy Chief Dossey's Leader's Intent Orange County Fire Authority Download
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Ep. 46 - Sit Down with Assistant Chief of Operations Pokey Sanchez
Fire Captain Alan Wilkes sat down recently with our new Assistant Chief of Operations Pokey Sanchez to discuss his goals and objectives in his new role. SHOWNOTES Message from Fleet Services (00:13) Chief Sanchez Interview (01:52) For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor…
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Ep. 45, Pt. 6 - OCFA's 2018 Behavioral Health Conference - OCFA Chaplain and Risk Manager, and TCTI Counselor
On October 24thand 25th, OCFA hosted a Behavioral Health Conference titled “Past, Present, and Future.” Six presentations were given at the conference and are being presented in podcast-form here. This is the six and final podcast in our six-part series and features presentations from OCFA…
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Ep. 45, Pt. 5 - OCFA's 2018 Behavioral Health Conference - Marie Guma-Jelinek
On October 24thand 25th, OCFA hosted a Behavioral Health Conference titled “Past, Present, and Future.” Six presentations were given at the conference and are being presented in podcast-form here. This is the fifth podcast in our six-part series and features Florida Firefighter Safety and Health...
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Ep. 45, Pt. 4 - OCFA's 2018 Behavioral Health Conference - Chris Bator
On October 24thand 25th, OCFA hosted a Behavioral Health Conference titled “Past, Present, and Future.” Six presentations were given at the conference and are being presented in podcast-form here. This is the fourth podcast in our six-part series and features Chris Bator – he’s a Fire Captain for...
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Ep. 45, Pt. 3 - OCFA's 2018 Behavioral Health Conference - Mike Moser
On October 24thand 25th, OCFA hosted a Behavioral Health Conference titled “Past, Present, and Future.” Six presentations were given at the conference and are being presented in podcast-form here. This is the third podcast in our six-part series and features Parkland Shooting Incident Commander…
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Ep. 45, Pt. 2 - OCFA's 2018 Behavioral Health Conference - Joe Krebbs and Frank Ungaro
On October 24thand 25th, OCFA hosted a Behavioral Health Conference titled “Past, Present, and Future.” Six presentations were given at the conference and are being presented in podcast-form here. This is the second podcast in our six-part series and features two FDNY retirees: Battalion Chief…
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Ep. 45, Pt. 1 - OCFA's 2018 Behavioral Health Conference - Kim Lightley
On October 24thand 25th, OCFA hosted a Behavioral Health Conference titled “Past, Present, and Future.” Six presentations were given at the conference and are being presented in podcast-form here. This is the first podcast in our six-part series and features our first speaker of the day: Kim...
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Ep. 44, Pt. 4 - OCFA's Vegas Strong After Action Conference - Karen Donnie, RN
On September 28th, OCFA hosted a Vegas Strong After Action Review of the Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting. Four presentations were given at the conference and are being presented in podcast-form here. This fourth podcast in our four-part series features Karen Donnahie, a registered nurse and...
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Ep. 44, Pt. 3 - OCFA's Vegas Strong After Action Conference - Dr. Scott Scherr
On September 28th, OCFA hosted a Vegas Strong After Action Review of the Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting. Four presentations were given at the conference and are being presented in podcast-form here. This third podcast in our four-part series features Dr. Scott Scherr from Sunrise Hospital…
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Ep. 44, Pt. 2 - OCFA's Vegas Strong After Action Conference - Asst. Fire Chief Troy Take
On September 28th, OCFA hosted a Vegas Strong After Action Review of the Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting. Four presentations were given at the conference and are being presented in podcast-form here. This second podcast in our four-part series features Clark County Fire Department Assistant…
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Ep. 44, Pt. 1 - OCFA's Vegas Strong After Action Conference - Fire Comm. Spec. Joshua Fonseca
On September 28th, OCFA hosted a Vegas Strong After Action Review of the Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting. Four presentations were given at the conference and are being presented in podcast-form here. This first podcast in our four-part series features Las Vegas Combined Communications Center...
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Ep. 43 - Heat-Related Illness with Dr. Brent Ruby
Fire Captain Nathan Arellano and WEFIT Coordinator Natalie Nacker sit down with Dr. Brent Ruby to discuss heat-related illnesses that firefighters face. Dr. Ruby is the Director of the University of Montana’s Center for Work Physiology and Exercise Metabolism and has done extensive research on…
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Ep. 42 - OCFA's Behavioral Health Update
OCFA Risk Manager Jonathan Wilby discusses where we’ve been and where we’re headed as an agency with regard to behavioral health. Then Shonna Hill from The Counseling Team International helps us identify the signs and symptoms of depression and talks about the services TCTI has to offer. Finally,...
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Ep. 41 - Hurricane Florence After Action
OCFA Fire Captain and PIO Tony Bommarito sits down with CA-TF 5 Mission-Ready Package Bravo Team Leader Battalion Chief Craig Covey minutes after his team arrived at the Urban Search and Rescue Team Warehouse in Orange County on the evening of Monday, September 24th to discuss his team’s…
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Ep. 40 - Double Deputy Chief Discussion
Fire Captain Todd Lockwood sits down with our two newly-promoted Deputy Chiefs, Lori Zeller and Dave Anderson, to discuss their plans for their new bureaus, as well as everything from Irvine, Garden Grove, and Placentia to our pension pay down plan and how that will affect retiree medical....
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Ep. 39 - Chief's Report: Mission-Driven Culture and More
Battalion Chief Shane Sherwood sits down with Fire Chief Brian Fennessy to discuss the Mission-Driven Culture, the new plan for our Air Operations, and the recently-approved reorganization. For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Specialist Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 39 -...
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Ep. 38 - Exit Interview with Chief Young
Battalion Chief Craig Covey sits down with retired Assistant Chief of Operations Brian Young to talk memories and leadership philosophies. For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Specialist Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 38 - Exit Interview with Chief Young Orange County Fire...
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Ep. 37 - Chief's Report - Reorganization and More
Battalion Chief Shane Sherwood sits down with Fire Chief Brian Fennessy to review his first eight weeks on the job! For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Specialist Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 37 - Chief's Report - Reorganization and More Orange County Fire Authority
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Ep. 36 - KIDS Fund Overview
Firefighter/Paramedic Mike Bilek moderates a panel discussion on the history of and the many uses for OCFA's KIDS Fund. Panel includes: KIDS Fund Board Member Fire Captain Jeff Hughes KIDS Fund Board Member Division Chief Bill Lockhart KIDS Fund Board Member Battalion Chief Mike Contreras KIDS…
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Ep. 35 - Exit Interview with Chief Steffen
Fire Captain Alan Wilkes sits down with Division Chief Dave Steffen days before he retired to discuss his career and philosophy in the fire department. SHOWNOTES News & Noteworthy (00:31) Exit Interview with Chief Steffen (09:26) For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Specialist Kevin...
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Ep. 34 Pt. 2 - Chief Fennessy Introduction Interview
Battalion Chief Shane Sherwood sits down with our new Fire Chief, Brian Fennessy, to discuss his vision and goals for the OCFA. SHOWNOTES Chief Fennessy Interview (00:36) For content suggestions, please contact OCFA Multimedia Specialist Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 34 Pt. 2 - Chief...
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Ep. 34 Pt. 1 - Chief Fennessy Introduction Interview
Battalion Chief Shane Sherwood sits down with our new Fire Chief, Brian Fennessy, to discuss his vision and goals for the OCFA. SHOWNOTES Chief Fennessy Interview (01:36) For content suggestions, please contact OCFA Multimedia Specialist Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 34 Pt. 1 - Chief...
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Ep. 33 Pt. 2 - New WEFIT Exams Overview
Fire Apparatus Engineer Jeremy Vallone sits down with representatives from Hoag Executive Health to discuss what we can expect from our new WEFIT provider. Panel Includes: OCFA Fire Apparatus Engineer Jeremy Vallone (moderator) OCFA WEFIT Coordinator/Firefighter/Paramedic Natalie Nacker Hoag...
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From the Orange County Fire Authority, this is the Pass-Along Podcast. We address firefighter issues from top to bottom. Be sure to check back here for more episodes in the future!
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