Podcasts by CPF Fire Wire

CPF Fire Wire -Assm. Heath Flora from 2023-10-09T17:58:23

The 2023 legislative session in Sacramento wrapped up with solid wins for California's firefighters, the result of CPF's strong advocacy that works across the partisan aisle.

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California Last Alarm Service Team (Cal-LAST) from 2023-08-30T10:00

Funded by the Department of Justice, the Cal-LAST program is the result of a landmark partnership between the California Fire Foundation and the  Listen

CPF Fire Wire - Suicide Awareness from 2023-05-19T12:26:13

Firefighters are exposed to stresses on the job that few can contemplate. Sometimes, the job can take its toll. Nationally, firefighter suicides now consistently exceed the number killed in trau...

CPF Fire Wire - Sacramento Firefighters On Strike, Part 2 from 2023-04-17T17:18:50

CPF President Brian Rice continues his conversation with retired Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522 President Richard Mayberry about the Sacramento firefighters strike of 1970.

Mayber...

CPF Fire Wire - Sacramento Firefighters On Strike from 2023-04-06T18:07:32

At a time when firefighters were underpaid, disrespected and subject to the whims of their employers, the firefighter union movement asserted itself in the early 1970s w...

CPF Fire Wire - Federal Firefighters Cancer Presumption from 2023-02-02T17:17:02

Civilian federal firefighters  have finally won a protection that state and local firefighters in California have had for 40 years -- a workers' compensation presumption for firefighter cancer.<...

CPF Fire Wire - CA Firefighters Memorial from 2022-12-09T14:49:13

The California Firefighters Memorial is a touchstone of remembrance for frontline firefighters and their families. The centerpiece of this tribute -- the Memorial Wall that carries the names of ...

Legislative Update from 2022-11-07T13:05:09

On this edition of CPF Fire Wire, CPF President Brian Rice discusses CPF’s legislative wins, the legislative process and the importance of building relationships at the local political level wit...

CPF Fire Wire - Firefighter Cancer from 2022-08-09T15:54:29

Cancer remains the leading cause of job-related illness and death among active firefighters.

Now, a worldwide scientific panel -- the International Agency for Research on Cancer -- has sa...

CPF Fire Wire - Forward Together, Union Strong from 2022-05-20T11:53:06

The cause of protecting the lives and livelihoods of firefighters must be defended every day. 

Nothing is forever.

On this edition of CPF Fire Wire, CPF President Brian Rice talks ...

CPF Fire Wire -- California’s USAR Teams. from 2022-05-03T10:18:06

Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams are an indispensable part of major disaster response. California is the birthplace of USAR, and firefighters form the foundation of the state's eight USAR Ta...

CPF Fire Wire - Firefighter Peer Support from 2022-03-28T17:30:10

As the behavioral health challenges faced by firefighters come out of the shadows, peer support has become an important way for firefighters to comfortably share their struggles. CPF’s sponsored...

CPF Fire Wire - CPF Update from 2022-03-07T13:23:36

CPF President Brian Rice provides an update on CPF's work in Sacramento to protect its 32,000 front line firefighter members. Among the issues CPF is working on at the Capitol include:

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CPF Fire Wire - Building and Protecting California from 2021-12-22T18:31:23

Fighting side-by-side in the halls of power, CPF and the building trades have formed a united front that has won many battles for working people, from retirement security to stopping contracting...

CPF Fire Wire - San Diego Ship Fire Aftermath from 2021-09-14T13:27:56

This past July marked the one-year anniversary of the dramatic and devastating fire aboard the U.S.S. Bonhomme Richard, an amphibious assault ship docked in San Diego.

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CPF Fire Wire -- A Firefighter's Journey from 2021-06-07T17:20:56

Every day, firefighters are exposed to events and scenes few can imagine, and sometimes they can push men and women to the brink ... and beyond. In 2021, firefighters are more likely to die from...

CPF Fire Wire - Senate President Toni Atkins from 2021-04-05T16:02:14

The challenges facing California remain as daunting as ever, from catastrophic wildfire to housing to COVID-19. The California Legislature is at the center of these challenges.

In the lat...

CPF Fire Wire - San Diego Pension Victory from 2021-02-19T14:46:51

A January California Superior Court ruling will, if upheld, permanently strike down the most draconian pension-slashing initiative in California history: San Diego’s Proposition B. The 2012 pens...

CPF Fire Wire - Gov. Gavin Newsom from 2020-12-29T13:40:49

In the past 12 months, California has experienced the teeth of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as record-shattering wildfires. The man charged with guiding the state through the crises of 2020 is ...

CPF Fire Wire - The COVID Vaccines from 2020-12-22T12:21:18

The first ray of hope in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic has come with the release of two vaccines for emergency use. The remarkable and highly effective vaccines are being distributed b...

Surviving COVID-19: Firefighters and Families Share Their Stories from 2020-07-21T16:33:32

Anaheim Fire Captains David Baker and Joe Aldecoa experienced the real risks of COVID-19 the hard way.

Both men -- healthy, experienced firefighters -- spent close to a month in the hospi...

COVID19: The Hidden Toll on Firefighters and Families from 2020-05-12T16:46:04

The outbreak of SARS-Cov 2 (COVID-19) has once again placed firefighters on the front lines of a disaster. But unlike a wildfire or a normal EMS call, the pandemic has created unique stresses on...

San Jose Firefighters: First In on COVID-19 from 2020-05-07T13:32:06

When the coronavirus COVID-19 hit the shores of the U.S, one of its first landing spots was San Jose. It's now clear that the members of San Jose Firefighters Local 230 were being exposed to COC...

COVID-19: Fire and EMS Update from 2020-03-11T11:36:57

The outbreak of coronavirus COVID-19 has become a major public health issue worldwide. Fire and EMS personnel are on the front lines of the epidemic, and exposures of our personnel have already ...

Protecting You and Your Family: CPF Personal Exposure Reporting from 2020-03-03T13:24:05

On this edition of CPF Fire Wire, CPF President Brian Rice talks with two firefighters who have faced death from illnesses caused by their jobs.  

Contra Costa Fire Captain Michael Lacy a...

The Power of Solidarity: Firefighters Unite to Fight Back from 2020-01-27T15:00:21

In this episode, CPF President, Brian K. Rice is joined by Stockton Firefighters Local 456 President, Mario Gardea and Tracy City Firefighters Local 3355 President, Paul O’Neal to discuss their ...

Governor Newsom&Fire Service Priorities from 2019-12-23T17:39:15

Brian and Governor Newsom discuss the Governor's first year in office and his commitment to firefighters across the state. As his first act in office, Governor Newsom invested over $400 million ...

Do you know JAC? from 2019-11-06T16:54:37

This episode features CPF President Brian K. Rice and California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee(Cal-JAC) Executive Director Yvonne de la Peña. 

The careers of all California f...

Historic Legislative Wins from 2019-10-23T12:29:21

This was a historic legislative session for California firefighters. Listen in as CPF President Brian K. Rice shares testimony from members across the state that helped CPF-sponsored bills becom...

Special Episode: Loss and Healing ft. Ashley Iverson from 2019-09-26T16:24:36

This episode features CPF President Brian K. Rice and Ashley Iverson.

Ashley's husband Cory was a CAL FIRE engineer and member of CAL Fire Local 2881. On December 14, 2017 Cory lost his l...

Suicide Awareness and Prevention in the Fire Service from 2019-09-04T11:46:29

This episode features CPF President Brian K. Rice and Assistant Chief, Oxnard Fire Department and Suicide Intervention Counselor Alex Hamilton. They discuss the impacts of the job on behavioral ...

Personal Politics and Union Values from 2019-08-07T15:48:29

This episode features CPF President Brian K. Rice, Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522 Mike Feyh, LA County Firefighters Local 1014 Jason Cervantes and Kurt Kobler. All four come from very di...

Taking Stock and Looking Ahead from 2019-07-03T17:34:01

CPF President Brian K. Rice and Secretary – Treasurer Mike Lopez discuss the accomplishments of their first year in office and their vision for the future. From directly connecting to members in...

Legislative Priorities 2019 from 2019-06-05T15:14:50

President Brian K. Rice and CPF Director of Governmental Affairs Christy Bouma discuss legislative priorities. 

Communications Strategy from 2019-05-01T14:31:11

President Brian K. Rice is joined by CPF Communications Director, Carroll Wills, and Deputy Communications Director, Fera Dayani to discuss the future of labor and tips to activate your membersh...

Union Activism from 2019-04-03T13:03:23

Episode one is hosted by CPF President Brian Rice with special guests Nick Gracia, President of Daly City Firefighters Local 1879, and Brian Ursettie, President of Arcadia Firefighters Local 344...