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The OCFA Pass-Along

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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    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.SHOWNOTESFor content suggestions, please contact OCFA Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected]. Ep. 75 - Lori Zeller's Exit Interview Orange County Fire Authority

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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 where we are on the ambulance front.SHOWNOTES(01:09) Chief Perkins’ 2024 Ops Priorities Review(04:02) Airport Fire Overivew(07:33) Chief Hunter’s Projects Updates(10:22) Equipment Committee Update(15:40) Wildland & Air Ops Update(18:03) Engine & Truck Placement(21:18) Ambulance UpdatesFor content suggestions, please contact OCFA Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 74 - 2024 Ops Summary & Update / 2025 Plans Orange County Fire Authority

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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(00:00:00) Background / Initial Actions(00:35:52) Strategic / Tactical / Task(00:50:24) C.A.N. Reports(01:01:12) ICS Components / Moving ForwardFor content suggestions, please contact OCFA Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 73 - Command and Control Orange County Fire Authority

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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.SHOWNOTES01:09 - Out-of-County Assignments03:49 - Standards of Cover05:47 - Mobilization Plan09:57 - Communication During Fires13:15 - Apparatus Committee15:25 - Equipment Committee18:16 - Command and Control HandbookFor content suggestions, please contact OCFA Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 72 - 2024 Operations Priorities Orange County Fire Authority

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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 Ceremony and encourage everyone to submit nominations to https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7664486/2023BestandBravestNominations by January 26th.For content suggestions, please contact OCFA Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 71 - Best and Bravest Nominations Orange County Fire Authority

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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 thoughts of suicide to please call 988 today.SHOWNOTES01:09 - Ryan Kinney Introduction1:37 - Suicide in the Fire Service3:44 - Risk Factors5:55 - Warning Signs9:32 - Helpful Resources20:02 - Mock Appointment Scheduling with TCTI Ep. 70 - Suicide Awareness & Prevention Orange County Fire Authority

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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 expect in the near future.SHOWNOTES00:47 - Academy 58 Update with Chief Bennett02:36 - State Accredited Academy04:50 - Promotions with Chief Fairchild09:20 - Minimum Qualifications for Different Ranks10:40 - ocfatraining.org—>Futures tab11:50 - Training & Safety/TAG Update with Chief Sultzer13:17 - 4th Quarter TAG13:55 - Other Training & Safety ProjectsFor content suggestions, please contact OCFA Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 69 - OCFA Training Sections Orange County Fire Authority

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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 and our county.For content suggestions, please contact OCFA Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 68 - Investigations_4 Orange County Fire Authority

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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 Nichols, and Matt Hidalgo , and Heavy Equipment Operator Alan Perrault, to talk about the Wildland Program.SHOWNOTESWildland Operations Battalion Chief Nate Arellano Background & Insights (01:09)Hand Crew Program Structure (03:47)Hand Crew Firefighters Day-to-Day Operations (04:59)Asst Superintendent Joe Darling Background & Insights (08:40)Hand Crew Coverage & Future of Hand Crew Program (13:15)Squad Boss Insights (17:18)HFEO Alan Perrault Background & Insights (27:48)Ordering Wildland Resources During a Fire (33:26) For content suggestions, please contact OCFA Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 67 - Wildland Update Orange County Fire Authority

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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.SHOWNOTESRT-130 Training (00:51)Work Downs for FF/PMs (01:52)SA/SAR Appraisal Process (03:50)Operational Readiness Review (09:30)Wildland Refresher (11:21)Best & Bravest Recap (13:35)Next Podcast Preview (14:35)Medal of Valor Presentation (15:23)For content suggestions, please contact OCFA Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 66 - Updates from the Chiefs Orange County Fire Authority

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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.SHOWNOTESSuperintendent Intros (01:35)OCFA Hand Crew Early Observations (05:13)The Future of OCFA’s Hand Crew Program (07:48)Immediate Action Items (09:54)Career Patrols Futures (13:18)Retiree Helmet Shields (14:16)Reallocation of HazMat Units (17:14)Metro Load Update (17:56)For content suggestions, please contact OCFA Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 64 - Hand Crew Program Orange County Fire Authority

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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.SHOWNOTESBC Jason Sultzer’s Interview/ARFF Info (00:51)Future of FF/PMs (14:58)UTV Update (17:50)Update on Crews & Equipment Budget (19:05)Female Uniforms (20:30)Special Area Maps (21:05)For content suggestions, please contact OCFA Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 63 - Airport Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF) Orange County Fire Authority

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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.SHOWNOTESBC Freeman Interview/Hazmat info (01:22)Hazmat 17 Rumors (11:38)Helicopter Replacement Plan (13:53)Electronic Inspections (15:54)Electric Blowers (16:42)OCFA pay for everything in stations (17:43)Arrival of Truck Companies (19:52)For content suggestions, please contact OCFA Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 62 - Sit Down with Hazardous Materials Program Manager BC Nick Freeman Orange County Fire Authority

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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.SHOWNOTESChief McGovern’s Interview (01:11)March Madness (10:46)3rd Captains Academy This Year? (12:33)Electric Vehicle Charging (13:54)Solar Panels (16:54)Update on TAG and RT-130 (18:16)Update on the Behavioral Health SOP (21:46)Ambulance Delays (24:44)For content suggestions, please contact OCFA Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 60 - Chief McGovern_s Leader_s Intent Orange County Fire Authority

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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 the Chief (March 2022) Orange County Fire Authority

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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, and ambulance response times.SHOW NOTESOCERS Overview (01:17)Staffing Impacts (17:39)Staff BC Positions (23:57)Ambulance Response Times (25:12)Station Libraries (29:02)For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 57 - Sit Down with OCERS Orange County Fire Authority

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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 Down with Cancer Awareness and Prevention Orange County Fire Authority

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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 [email protected] Ep. 55 - Ask the Chief (Dec. 2021) Orange County Fire Authority

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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 NOTESChief Maule’s Intro (01:50)Air Operations Overview (03:19)Plans for Medic Vans et al (26:07)Retiree Works Comp Issues (26:50)Drought Conditions (27:54)Charging Personal EVs at the Station (29:34)UTV Update (31:11)Previous Podcast Follow-Ups (33:00)For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 54 - Dossey and Maule - Air Ops Orange County Fire Authority

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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 [email protected] Ep. 53 - Ask the Chief (Nov 2021) Orange County Fire Authority

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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 staffing.SHOW NOTESChief Capobianco’s Intro (01:29)City of Fullerton Fire Service Proposal (02:50)Apparatus Update (09:40)Questions from the Field (13:57)Staffing and Promotions (18:04)For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 52 - Sit Down with Staffing and the Fullerton Proposal Orange County Fire Authority

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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 Tools:thecounselingteam.comfirestrong.orgOCFA’s Wellness App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/orange-county-fire-authority/id1508045953Brent Berkompas’s Story: https://vimeo.com/596005170Gregory Ellis’s Story: https://vimeo.com/596890489/471c095ac1Evan Sornborger’s Story: https://vimeo.com/602587521A Battalion Chief’s Observation with Colton Ashby: https://vimeo.com/606113096An Open Conversation with Chief Ashby and Evan Sornborger: https://vimeo.com/612055439For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 51 - Dossey and Behavioral Health Orange County Fire Authority

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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. SHOWNOTESFullerton Bid Update (01:30)Haz Mat and TRT Staffing Enhancements (03:55)Daily Station Coverage (05:49)Chief Black’s Introduction and Bio (07:06)EMS Updates post-Citygate Report (08:33)Future Academies (15:42)Paramedic Training (18:46)Tactical Firing SOP (22:50)Health and Safety Update (23:57)For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 49 - Sit Down with Asst. Chief of EMS and Training Randy Black Orange County Fire Authority

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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.SHOWNOTESMessage from Fleet Services (00:13)Chief Sanchez Interview (01:52)For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 46 - Sit Down with Assistant Chief of Operations Pokey Sanchez Orange County Fire Authority

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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 Chaplain Devin Chase, OCFA Risk Manager Jonathan Wilby, and the Counseling Team International’s counselor Shonna Hill. To watch the presentations of all the speakers from this conference, please click on the links below:Kimberly Lightly – Prineville Hotshotsvimeo.com/297414707Joe Krebbs and Frank Ungaro – FDNYvimeo.com/297410503Mike Moser, Coral Springs Fire Rescue Division Chiefhttps://vimeo.com/297409780Chris Bator – Coral Springs Floridavimeo.com/297409992Marie Guma-Jelinek – Florida Firefighter Safety & Health Collaborativevimeo.com/297410390Jonathan Wilby – OCFA Risk ManagerDevin Chase – OCFA ChaplainShonna Hill – The Counseling Team Internationalvimeo.com/297414892For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 45, Pt. 6 - OCFA's 2018 Behavioral Health Conference - OCFA Chaplain, Risk Manager, & Counselor Orange County Fire Authority

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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 Collaborative Clinician Awareness Program Participant Psychiatrist Marie Guma-Jelinek. Here’s Marie.To watch the presentations of all the speakers from this conference, please click on the links below:Kimberly Lightly – Prineville Hotshotsvimeo.com/297414707Joe Krebbs and Frank Ungaro – FDNYvimeo.com/297410503Mike Moser, Coral Springs Fire Rescue Division Chiefhttps://vimeo.com/297409780Chris Bator – Coral Springs Floridavimeo.com/297409992Marie Guma-Jelinek – Florida Firefighter Safety & Health Collaborativevimeo.com/297410390Jonathan Wilby – OCFA Risk ManagerDevin Chase – OCFA ChaplainShonna Hill – The Counseling Team Internationalvimeo.com/297414892For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 45, Pt. 5 - OCFA's 2018 Behavioral Health Conference - Marie Guma-Jelinek Orange County Fire Authority

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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 Coral Springs and is the President of Florida Firefighters Safety and health Collaborative. To watch the presentations of all the speakers from this conference, please click on the links below:Kimberly Lightly – Prineville Hotshotsvimeo.com/297414707Joe Krebbs and Frank Ungaro – FDNYvimeo.com/297410503Mike Moser, Coral Springs Fire Rescue Division Chiefhttps://vimeo.com/297409780Chris Bator – Coral Springs Floridavimeo.com/297409992Marie Guma-Jelinek – Florida Firefighter Safety & Health Collaborativevimeo.com/297410390Jonathan Wilby – OCFA Risk ManagerDevin Chase – OCFA ChaplainShonna Hill – The Counseling Team Internationalvimeo.com/297414892For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 45, Pt. 4 - OCFA's 2018 Behavioral Health Conference - Chris Bator Orange County Fire Authority

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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 and Coral Springs Division Chief Mike Moser. To watch the presentations of all the speakers from this conference, please click on the links below:Kimberly Lightly – Prineville Hotshotsvimeo.com/297414707Joe Krebbs and Frank Ungaro – FDNYvimeo.com/297410503Mike Moser, Coral Springs Fire Rescue Division Chiefhttps://vimeo.com/297409780Chris Bator – Coral Springs Floridavimeo.com/297409992Marie Guma-Jelinek – Florida Firefighter Safety & Health Collaborativevimeo.com/297410390Jonathan Wilby – OCFA Risk ManagerDevin Chase – OCFA ChaplainShonna Hill – The Counseling Team Internationalvimeo.com/297414892For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 45, Pt. 3 - OCFA's 2018 Behavioral Health Conference - Mike Moser Orange County Fire Authority

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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 Joe Krebbs and Firefighter Frank Ungaro. They were the founders of the Peer and Family Support Services for the FDNY just days after the 9/11 tragedy. To watch the presentations of all the speakers from this conference, please click on the links below:Kimberly Lightly – Prineville Hotshotsvimeo.com/297414707Joe Krebbs and Frank Ungaro – FDNYvimeo.com/297410503Mike Moser, Coral Springs Fire Rescue Division Chiefhttps://vimeo.com/297409780Chris Bator – Coral Springs Floridavimeo.com/297409992Marie Guma-Jelinek – Florida Firefighter Safety & Health Collaborativevimeo.com/297410390Jonathan Wilby – OCFA Risk ManagerDevin Chase – OCFA ChaplainShonna Hill – The Counseling Team Internationalvimeo.com/297414892For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 45, Pt. 2 - OCFA's 2018 Behavioral Health Conference - Joe Krebbs and Frank Ungaro Orange County Fire Authority

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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 Lightley form the US Forest Service and a member of the Prineville Hotshots. She survived the South Canyon Fire on Storm King Mountain and now works on stress first aid for wildland firefighters. To watch the presentations of all the speakers from this conference, please click on the links below:Kimberly Lightly – Prineville Hotshotsvimeo.com/297414707Joe Krebbs and Frank Ungaro – FDNYvimeo.com/297410503Mike Moser, Coral Springs Fire Rescue Division Chiefhttps://vimeo.com/297409780Chris Bator – Coral Springs Floridavimeo.com/297409992Marie Guma-Jelinek – Florida Firefighter Safety & Health Collaborativevimeo.com/297410390Jonathan Wilby – OCFA Risk ManagerDevin Chase – OCFA ChaplainShonna Hill – The Counseling Team Internationalvimeo.com/297414892For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 45, Pt. 1 - OCFA's 2018 Behavioral Health Conference - Kim Lightley Orange County Fire Authority

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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 Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas, the closest hospital to the shooting without a trauma center.For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 44, Pt. 4 - OCFA's Vegas Strong After Action Conference - Karen Donnahie, RN Orange County Fire Authority

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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, the local trauma center in Las Vegas.For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 44, Pt. 3 - OCFA's Vegas Strong After Action Conference - Dr. Scott Scherr Orange County Fire Authority

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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 Fire Chief Troy Tuke.For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 44, Pt. 2 - OCFA's Vegas Strong After Action Conference - Asst. Fire Chief Troy Tuke Orange County Fire Authority

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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 Fire Communications Specialist Joshua Fonseca. Joshua was on duty and taking calls the night of the shooting.For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 44, Pt. 1 - OCFA's Vegas Strong After Action Conference - Fire Comm Spec Joshua Fonseca Orange County Fire Authority

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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 the topic.To register for the Behavioral Health Conference, please visit ocfatraining.org/classes/healthSHOWNOTESNews & Noteworthy (00:39)Interview with Dr. Brent Ruby (03:33)For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 43 - Heat-Related Illness with Dr. Brent Ruby Orange County Fire Authority

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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, Fire Captain Jeff Hughes briefs us on the upcoming OCFA Behavioral Health Conference: Past, Present, and Future.To register for the conference, please visit ocfatraining.org/classes/healthSHOWNOTESNews & Noteworthy (01:26)BEHAVIORAL HEALTH UPDATEJonathan Wilby, OCFA Risk Manager (03:31)Shonna Hill, The Counseling Team International (11:35)Jeff Hughes, OCFA Fire Captain (31:47)www.thecounselingteam.comwww.firestrong.orgFor content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 42 - OCFA's Behavioral Health Update Orange County Fire Authority

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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 deployment back east in the wake of Hurricane Florence.SHOWNOTESAssistant Chief of Operations Pokey Sanchez addresses the troops (00:17)Interview with BC Craig Covey (01:04)For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Supervisor Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 41 - Hurricane Florence After Action Orange County Fire Authority

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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.SHOWNOTESNews & Noteworthy (01:09)Double Deputy Chief Discussion (07:03)For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Specialist Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 40 - Double Deputy Chief Discussion Orange County Fire Authority

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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 - Chief's Report - Mission Driven Culture and More Orange County Fire Authority

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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 Authority

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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 HughesKIDS Fund Board Member Division Chief Bill LockhartKIDS Fund Board Member Battalion Chief Mike ContrerasKIDS Fund Beneficiary Fire Captain/Paramedic Mike LongFor content suggestions, please contact OCFA Multimedia Specialist Kevin Hansen at [email protected]. Ep. 37 - KIDS Fund Overview Orange County Fire Authority

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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.SHOWNOTESNews & Noteworthy (00:31)Exit Interview with Chief Steffen (09:26)For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Specialist Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 35 - Exit Interview with Chief Steffen Orange County Fire Authority

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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.SHOWNOTESChief Fennessy Interview (00:36)For content suggestions, please contact OCFA Multimedia Specialist Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 34 Pt. 2 - Chief Fennessy Introduction Interview Orange County Fire Authority

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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.SHOWNOTESChief Fennessy Interview (01:36)For content suggestions, please contact OCFA Multimedia Specialist Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 34 Pt. 1 - Chief Fennessy Introduction Interview Orange County Fire Authority

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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 NackerHoag Executive Health Certified Athletic Trainer Morgan MontalvoHoag Executive Health Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist Ted SchaperHoag Executive Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jim LindbergSHOWNOTESPanel Discussion (00:34)For content suggestions, please contact OCFA Multimedia Specialist Kevin Hansen at [email protected] Ep. 33 Pt. 2 - New WEFIT Exams Overview Orange County Fire Authority

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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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