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The cost and ROI of firefighter mental health
Jun 5, 2026
23m 12s
Talking recruitment with the Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year
May 1, 2026
19m 57s
Does daylight savings time matter?
Apr 10, 2026
28m 30s
Behind the scenes at BC Wildfire Service
Mar 6, 2026
24m 46s
Looking back at the Jasper wildfires
Feb 6, 2026
24m 05s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/5/26 | ![]() The cost and ROI of firefighter mental health✨ | firefighter mental healthcost of mental health+3 | Dallas D'Aoust | — | Yorkton, Sask.Edmonton+1 | mental healthfirefighter+5 | — | 23m 12s | |
| 5/1/26 | ![]() Talking recruitment with the Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year✨ | recruitmentvolunteer firefighting+3 | Wayne Power | Placentia Fire DepartmentCVIS Incorporated | Newfoundland | recruitmentvolunteer firefighter+5 | VFIS of Canada | 19m 57s | |
| 4/10/26 | ![]() Does daylight savings time matter?✨ | daylight savings timefirefighter health+3 | Mike HarnettSteve Farina | Solaris Fatigue ManagementCVIS Incorporated | B.C. | daylight savingsfirefighters+3 | VFIS of Canada | 28m 30s | |
| 3/6/26 | ![]() Behind the scenes at BC Wildfire Service✨ | wildfire managementfirefighting experience+3 | Brian Hutchinson | BC Wildfire ServiceCVIS Incorporated | B.C. | BC Wildfire Servicewildfire season+3 | VFIS of Canada | 24m 46s | |
| 2/6/26 | Looking back at the Jasper wildfires✨ | wildfiresfirefighting+3 | Mathew Conte | CVIS Incorporated | Jasper | Jasper wildfiresfire chief+3 | VFIS of Canada | 24m 05s | |
| 1/2/26 | ![]() Cutting cancer risk✨ | cancer preventionfirefighter health+3 | Jason Cairney | Surrey Fire Serviceslocal union | — | cancer riskfire services+4 | — | 19m 19s | |
| 12/12/25 | Chiefs on the Hill: GR week unpacked✨ | fire chiefspolicy implications+3 | Ken McMullen | Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs | Canada | fire chiefsCanada+4 | — | 30m 42s | |
| 11/7/25 | ![]() Sustainable funding in the fire service✨ | sustainable fundingfire service delivery+4 | Greg Jones | Amherst Fire DepartmentFire Service Association of Nova Scotia | — | sustainable fundingfire service+4 | — | 22m 36s | |
| 10/3/25 | Cancer prevention and PPE in the fire service✨ | cancer preventionfire service+3 | Clarence Coolen | PFAS-free turnout gearHubbards District Volunteer Fire Department | Nova Scotia | cancer preventionfire service+3 | — | 21m 13s | |
| 9/5/25 | What is mental mapping?✨ | mental mappingmental health+4 | Jess Ward | Athinka | — | mental mappingstress+5 | — | 24m 02s | |
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| 8/1/25 | ![]() Working Together on the Wildfire Front: A Future of Integration and Foundation of Collaboration✨ | wildfire responseinteragency collaboration+3 | Brian Hutchinson | Canadian fire services | B.C.Canada | wildfirefirefighting+6 | — | 23m 00s | |
| 7/4/25 | ![]() "Not Your Father's Fire Department": Tim Pley on Leading Through Unprecedented Change in the Volunteer Fire Service✨ | volunteer fire serviceleadership+4 | Tim Pley | Fire Chiefs Association of BC | — | volunteerismfire service+4 | — | 22m 22s | |
| 6/6/25 | ![]() Understanding Firefighter Rescues in Ontario | Firefighter Anthony De Benedictis details his personal project, Firefighter Rescues Ontario, where he collected information from public sources to analyze rescue trends within the province. He emphasizes the importance of this data for improving training and operations. The conversation highlights the challenges and potential benefits of collecting and utilizing rescue statistics to enhance firefighter preparedness and public safety. | — | ||||||
| 5/2/25 | ![]() Procurement and pricing in turbulent times | Hear from three Canadian suppliers — Marcel Syens, Principal Associate for Double Eagle Associates, Rick Suche, CEO of Fort Garry Fire Trucks, and Mark Biernat, president of Biernat Fire Feu — on the challenges fire departments in Canada face regarding procurement, particularly during the rapidly evolving economic uncertainty and tariffs in today’s world that could ultimately mean higher prices and longer wait times. For context, please note this podcast was recorded on April 16. | — | ||||||
| 4/4/25 | ![]() Addressing unique challenges: Innovation in Indigenous fire services at Six Nations | This episode focuses on challenges and progress within the Canadian fire service, with a particular emphasis on the unique circumstances and evolution of Indigenous fire departments. (Ret.) Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy interviews Acting Fire Chief Michael Seth, providing insights into the history, current state, and future aspirations of the Six Nations Fire and Emergency Services, while also touching on broader themes affecting fire services across Canada. | — | ||||||
| 3/7/25 | ![]() Matt Pegg on Warrior Health: Bridging the Mental Health Gap for First Responders | Matt Pegg, COO of Warrior Health and retired fire chief, discusses the organization's origins and goals. Warrior Health emerged from Wounded Warriors Canada and aims to provide comprehensive mental health support and resilience training to public safety personnel and their families across Ontario. Pegg highlights the province's financial commitment and the program's unique inclusion of family support as crucial elements. He expresses hope that this model can expand interprovincially, emphasizing the importance of the program's independent evaluation and evidence-based approach. This episode is brought to you by VFIS of Canada. A division of CVIS incorporated , Canada’s largest insurer of firefighters since 1991. | — | ||||||
| 2/7/25 | ![]() From service to civilian: Navigating the phases of fire service retirement | Are you prepared for the challenges of retirement? This episode of Fire Fighting in Canada: The Podcast explores the crucial topic of firefighter mental health during the transition out of service. Retirement can bring a loss of identity and purpose, disconnect from the fire service family, and a resurgence of unresolved trauma. This episode features captain Steve Farina, a leader in first responder mental health, who shares his insights from 30 years in Fire.Learn about the three phases of retirement, from pre-retirement planning to thriving in your post-service life. The podcast emphasizes the need for mentorship, succession planning and community connections for all firefighters, including volunteer and paid-on-call personnel. Don't let valuable experience and knowledge fade away; instead, create a culture of support from recruitment to retirement. Tune in to gain actionable strategies that will ensure thriving during and after service. | — | ||||||
| 1/3/25 | ![]() Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop's Journey: From Recruit to Leading Canada's Largest Fire Department | To kick off 2025, we’re bringing you an interview with Jim Jessop, the newly appointed fire chief and general manager of Toronto Fire Services. Join host and retired fire chief Tom DeSorcy as Jessop recounts his 30-year career, highlighting key mentors and experiences that shaped his leadership. He discusses significant changes in the fire service, including improved safety equipment and stronger fire code enforcement. Jessop addresses the challenges facing Toronto Fire Services, emphasizing collaboration and proactive well-being initiatives for his staff. Finally, he offers advice to aspiring fire chiefs, stressing the importance of teamwork and seeking diverse perspectives. This episode is brought to you by VFIS of Canada. A division of CVIS incorporated , Canada’s largest insurer of firefighters since 1991. | — | ||||||
| 12/2/24 | ![]() Chiefs head to the Hill | This podcast features an interview with Fire Chief Ken McMullen, president of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, discussing current challenges facing Canadian fire services. Key topics include the increasing reliance on fire departments for medical first response, the importance of addressing first responder mental health, and the need for improved collaboration among federal, provincial, and municipal agencies during emergencies like wildfires. McMullen also highlights the CAFC's advocacy efforts, specifically pushing for a national fire administration and increased funding for emergency preparedness programs. Finally, he emphasizes the crucial role of volunteer firefighters and the need to better recognize their contributions. | — | ||||||
| 11/15/24 | ![]() Navigating the future of fire fighting | In this episode, host Tom DeSorcy interviews Randy Schroeder, fire chief for the Town of Mayerthorpe & Lac Ste. Anne County and president of the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association. The conversation explores the challenges and complexities of maintaining a volunteer fire service, particularly in rural areas. The discussion delves into issues of recruitment and retention, acknowledging the increasing pressures on volunteers, particularly in light of the escalating scope of hazards and the growing demand for emergency services. Schroeder emphasizes the need for better communication and advocacy to address these challenges and the importance of cultivating passion and resilience within the fire service. | — | ||||||
| 10/7/24 | ![]() Resilient Minds: Mental wellness with Steve Fraser | On the latest edition of Fire Fighting in Canada: The Podcast, Ret. Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy is joined by Steve Fraser, the co-author of the proactive mental health awareness training program for first responders Resilient Minds and a retired captain with Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services. The pair discuss the past, present and future Resilient Minds and outline how firefighters can introduce mental wellness training into their departments. | — | ||||||
| 5/31/24 | ![]() Family, change, and wellness with Jennifer Grigg | Ret. Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy sits down with returning guest Jennifer Grigg, whose 30-year career with the fire service has included time spent as a volunteer firefighter, instructor, and coach. The pair discuss the importance of personal reflection, examine how family fits into the lives of firefighters both in and out of the station, and review the state of change currently impacting volunteer fire services. | — | ||||||
| 4/22/24 | ![]() Reflecting on the McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna with Fire Chief Jason Brolund | On the latest edition of Fire Fighting in Canada: The Podcast, Jason Brolund, fire chief for West Kelowna Fire Rescue, which provides services for the city of West Kelowna and Westbank First Nations, shares his experience leading the fight against 2023’s McDougall Creek wildfire, a fire chief’s “nightmare scenario.” The McDougall Creek fire was the largest wildfire in the history of West Kelowna and forced the evacuation of over 10,000 residents. | — | ||||||
| 3/11/24 | ![]() To the edge of burnout and back | Ret. Fire Chief Arjuna George has stayed connected to the fire service as a columnist (From Hire to Retire, Canadian Firefighter), podcast host (Beneath the Helmet), and author (Burnt Around the Edges, with more books to come). Arjuna shares how burnout pushed him into early retirement, why he wrote a book on it, and how a “world café” can contribute to better mental health. | — | ||||||
| 2/12/24 | ![]() The stigma of not “tough” enough | Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg and Michael Landsberg, founder of Sick Not Weak, sat down with Ret. Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy to discuss the value of talking about mental health without shame, stigma, and the return on investment when leaders open up about mental wellbeing and resiliency. | — | ||||||
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