Radio Shows

Members of Women in Fire discuss the 2022 Women in Fire International Conference, which will take place in Orlando this September.

Members of Women in Fire (formerly iWomen) talk succession planning for the fire service.

Members of Women in Fire (formerly iWomen) discuss officer development programs and training.

Members of Women in Fire (formerly iWomen) preview their upcoming Leadership Conference, which is co-located at FDIC International 2022 in Indianapolis.

Chief Kris Blume, Captain John Gulotta, and Lieutenant Heidi Simon discuss cancer in the fire service.

Members of Women in Fire (formerly iWomen) discuss mentoring in the fire service and why it is important. The guests in this episode include Sharon McDonough, deputy chief of the Tucson (AZ) Fire Department; Khalilah Yancey, lieutenant with the Baltimore City (MD) Fire Department; and Adrianne Ziyad, captain with Dekalb County (GA) Fire Rescue.

Members of Women in Fire (formerly iWomen) discuss mentoring in the fire service and why it is important. The guests in this episode include Sharon McDonough, deputy chief of the Tucson (AZ) Fire Department; Khalilah Yancey, lieutenant with the Baltimore City (MD) Fire Department; and Adrianne Ziyad, captain with Dekalb County (GA) Fire Rescue.

Members of Women in Fire discuss the distinction between leadership and management and their importance in the fire service.

The fire service enjoys a stellar reputation with civilians, but reports of bullying and harassment among its ranks continue to emerge. Host Lisa Baker of Women in Fire and company address the issue of continued harassment in the fire service.

Members of Women in Fire (formerly iWomen) discuss how and when to prepare for promotional exams.

Members of Women in Fire discuss the value of diversity in the fire service.

Members of Women in Fire discuss the importance of community involvement in the fire service.

In celebration of EMS Week, Women in Fire will be talking to several amazing guests about their roles in EMS. Host Lisa Baker leads the discussion with the following guest speakers:

Ann Burrell, Firefighter Paramedic, Blue Ash Fire Department
Kim Phillips, District Chief, Houston Fire Department
Tina Takahashi, Lieutenant/EMS Coordinator, Westminster Fire Department
Shannon Teamer, Battalion Chief, Orange County Fire Department
Chris Lewis, EMS Captain, Los Angeles City Fire Department

This episode features Dr. Christina Baxter, CEO from Emergency Response Tips, LLC; Heidi Simon, Lieutenant from South Metro Fire Rescue in Colorado; and Ali Rothrock, Women in Fire trustee and CEO/lead instructor of On the Job and Off. Host Lisa Baker will talk with the guests about PPE requirements for response to EMS calls during the COVID-19 pandemic, response practices, and the impact this pandemic has had on the fire service. Discussion will also include how responders can best pay attention to their own wellness.

The Women in Fire leadership conference will be co-located with FDIC International again in April 2020. Hear from a few of the conference speakers, as well as the board about this exciting training opportunity. Hosted by Chief Lisa Baker. Featured speakers include Lt. Kevin George, Lt. Rachael Staebell, Chief Amy Hanifan, and FF Tori Holley.

In this episode, the Women In Fire Team will be joined by Curt Varone, deputy chief and practicing attorney who specializes in fire and EMS. Curt recently worked with Lexipol to produce a new white paper, “Understanding, Preventing & Responding to Sexual Harassment i

In celebration of EMS Week, Women in Fire will be talking to several amazing guests about their roles in EMS. Host Lisa Baker leads the discussion with the following guest speakers:

Ann Burrell, Firefighter Paramedic, Blue Ash Fire Department
Kim Phillips, District Chief, Houston Fire Department
Tina Takahashi, Lieutenant/EMS Coordinator, Westminster Fire Department
Shannon Teamer, Battalion Chief, Orange County Fire Department
Chris Lewis, EMS Captain, Los Angeles City Fire Department

n the Fire Service; Essential Information for Limiting Harm.” We will discuss sexual harassment as it relates to the fire service.

Amy Hanifan of Women in Fire (formerly iWomen) talks fire prevention with with Fire Marshals Debbie McDermott and Laura McCarthy. We explore how the history of the fire service has shaped fire code, importance of sprinklers, and the career paths of these women in leadership. Sponsored by MSA.

In remembrance of 9/11, members of Women in Fire are honored to talk with two responders to the tragic Ground Zero event. We dive into the stories of FDNY Retired Captain Brenda Berkman and Firefighter Regina Wilson. These strong women recount the moments leading up to, their perspectives during and experiences in the months/years post incident.

Members of Women in Fire (formerly iWomen) talk about the importance and popularity of Girl’s Fire camps. Join Women in Fire board members Angela Hughes and Amy Hanifan from the EMS Today/JEMS conference. They highlight the conference events, and review their presentation of “Emerging Issues of Women in Emergency Services.”

Members of Women in Fire talk about fire camps, recruitment, and various other issues affecting female firefighters.