Into the Fire

Episode 3: Educating and Inspiring a New Generation of Firefighters

Yesterday’s firefighters are simply not today’s firefighters. Not only has the job requirements changed, and the challenges changed, but personalities and culture have changed. At AMFEMS that means always being willing to adapt - to be flexible, and support our team members. On this episode of Into the Fire, Executive Assistant Chief Kevin Tyler joins the program to talk about the changing nature of firefighting and how AMFEMS continues to be on the cutting edge of supporting and developing its firefighting teams. Listen now to a wide-ranging conversation on culture, workplace discipline and much more.

Episode 2: How AMFEMS Recruits and Trains Elite Firefighters

Welcome to Episode 2 of Into the Fire! On today’s episode Captain Mark Ohlmann, the Workforce Development Training Officer, joins the show to talk about AMFEMS training program and how they recruit and educate the most elite firefighters. At AMFEMS it is all about creating a brotherhood, where every firefighter can trust and believe in the men and women riding with them. But that process isn’t always easy. In today’s conversation Captain Olhmann takes us through that process, and how it makes AMFEMS the best in the business. Listen now!

Episode 1: How AMFEMS Came to Be and the Future of the Department

Welcome to Episode 1 of Into the Fire! Over the course of this podcast we will dive into many parts of Anchorage Middletown Fire and EMS - but to start, let's get to know a little bit about our history. On today's podcast, AMFEMS Chief Kevin Groody joins us to take us through the merger that created AMFEMS, the challenges and benefits of running a large force and the we chat about what the future of our department might look like. Get to know the chief, how we came to be and much more on Episode 1! Listen now! 

Into the Fire: Podcast Trailer

Welcome, Into the Fire! A new podcast from Anchorage Middletown Fire and EMS, 'Into the Fire' brings you real conversation from firefighters about their life-saving profession. Interesting in learning more about your local fire station? Always wanted to know what the day-to-day work of a firefighter looks like? Into the Fire will dive into everything firefighting. Hosted by Jordan Yuodis, Episode 1 of Into the Fire is coming soon...