Flagstaff, AZ Wildfire Programs
Planning for wildfire is more than preparing your landscape. Many communities have developed innovative programs to help them prepare for, mitigate and thrive after a wildfire.
Reproductive Rights in the Fire Department
Planning for pregnancy in a fire department should start long before you have a pregnant firefighter. Learn how the Pregnant Worker Fairness Act and Pump Act impact firefighter rights.
A conversation with the U.S. Fire Administrator
On this episode, we speak with Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell to recap 2023 accomplishments and discuss USFA priorities for 2024.
You Belong: Improving leadership and mental health in the fire house
Listen as Battalion Chief Dena Ali discusses how leadership sets the tone for mental health and resilience in the fire house.
Incident Command System (ICS) is an essential component of all-hazard incident response
ICS is scalable to every incident or event first responders encounter. Learn how Chief David Downey has successfully deployed ICS to respond to incidents like Surfside Tower Collapse and the FIU bridge collapse.
Local Government 2030 - fire service actions for the future
Learn how Local Government 2030 is creating employment opportunities, developing a strong workforce and improving public communication in local government.
A conversation with U.S. Fire Administrators
Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell interviews former administrator Keith Bryant about his time in office and his priorities as the OK state fire marshal.
A look back at 2022
On this episode, we speak with Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell to recap 2022 accomplishments and discuss USFA priorities for 2023.
FEMA fire grants
On this episode, we talk with USFA fire program specialist Abby Bordeaux and the Poudre Fire Authority's Rebecca Clarke about 3 federal grants that help keep firefighters and communities safer.
Fire service diversity, equity and inclusion
On this episode, we talk with Dr. Jennifer Taylor about diversity, equity and inclusion within the fire service, and more specifically, how to start the conversations within our organizations.
The Executive Fire Officer Program
On this episode, we talk with Christine Spangler about changes to the Executive Fire Officer Program, remaining challenges and the program's exciting future.
A Conversation with the NFA Superintendent
In our fourth episode, Superintendent Eriks Gabliks discusses DEI initiatives and getting National Fire Academy training closer to fire/EMS stakeholders.
Interviews with USFA leadership
This episode of The USFA Podcast features interviews with U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell and Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator Tonya Hoover.