Welcome to the CAFMA Connect, your source for the latest updates from all of us at the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA). In this episode, Interim Fire Chief John Feddema (CAFMA) and Fire Chief Holger Durre (Prescott Fire Department) talk about the important partnership between their departments:

• Day-to-day efficiency and teamwork in action
• Accreditation: Continuous improvement
• Joint Standards of Cover: Groundbreaking for fire service planning
• Celebrating the first regional CAFMA-Prescott Fire Academy

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Welcome to CAFMA Connect, where we keep our community informed with the latest updates from all of us at CAFMA. In this week's episode:

• CAFMA Ambulance Report
• Kudos to Rescue 58 and Engine 53
• Move-Up Module and Call Volume Report
• Fire Academy Update
• Hiring for Firefighter Recruit Soon!

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This week, we take a dive into the numbers behind CAFMA’s operations. We break down essential staffing numbers, which includes firefighters and the support staff who work behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. Whether it’s boots on the ground or support from an office or a mountaintop communications site (!), every position plays a critical role in delivering the services you depend on. Tune in to learn more about the people powering CAFMA!

Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA)
https://www.cazfire.gov
(928) 772-7711

In this episode of CAFMA Connect, we introduce Captain Brody Fields as the new Health and Safety Officer for the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA). We’ll explore the importance of this newly created position, focusing on how it ensures the safety, wellness, and overall health of CAFMA’s #firefighters and support staff. Tune in as we discuss the critical work Captain Fields will be doing to safeguard our team on and off the field!

Captain Zach Fields Memorial Workout
Saturday, September 21, 2024
8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
Monsoon Strength and Conditioning
618 Division Street, Prescott, AZ

$20.00 donation goes to support the Zach Fields Memorial Scholarship for Yavapai Fire Science students!

Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA)
https://www.cazfire.gov
(928) 772-7711

In this episode, we sit down with Megan, a CAFMA Finance Specialist with a diverse range of interests! When she's not at work, Megan's likely under the hood of a vehicle, working on her latest graphic design project, or speeding through trails on her dirt bike. As a certified EMT, she's also ready to jump into action whenever needed. But that's not all—Megan rescues animals, crafts beautiful wooden ornaments with her laser cutter, and most definitely has a few more surprises up her sleeve.

Tune in to meet the most interesting woman in the world 😉 and discover what makes her such a unique part of our CAFMA family!

Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA)
https://www.cazfire.gov
(928) 772-7711

Welcome to CAFMA Connect, where we keep you, our community, informed with the latest updates from all of us at CAFMA. In this week's episode, we're excited to cover:

•Congrats to our Six New Paramedics!
•CAFMA Ambulance Update
•New Positions: EMS Compliance Specialist + Health and Safety Officer

Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA)
https://www.cazfire.gov
(928) 772-7711

Join us on the CAFMA Connect as we welcome Holger Durre, Fire Chief of the Prescott Fire Department, to discuss the seamless collaboration between Prescott Fire and CAFMA during the Legado Luxury Apartments Fire in Prescott Valley on April 1, 2024. We highlight the importance of strong relationships and excellent communication in successfully managing complex emergencies. Tune in to learn more about the teamwork that protected our community. Thank you, Chief Durre and Prescott Fire!

Photographs belong to the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority.

Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA)
https://www.cazfire.gov
(928) 772-7711

In this episode of CAFMA Connect, we discuss how fire agencies use drones in innovative ways, focusing on a recent swift-water rescue where one of our drones played an important role. We explore the various types of emergency calls where drones prove invaluable, from search and rescue operations to monitoring fires. You’ll hear a critical safety message we hope you'll share: "Turn Around, Don't Drown;" avoid floodwaters to prevent dangerous situations! Tune in to learn how technology is enhancing emergency response and keeping our communities safer.

Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA)
https://www.cazfire.gov
(928) 772-7711