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CAL FIRE Presents: Five Points with the Chief

CAL FIRE Presents: Five Points with the Chief

By: CAL FIRE
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 Hosted by Monte Manson (Deputy Director of the Professional Standards Program) this podcast offers a deep dive into the world of CAL FIRE. Join us as we sit down with CAL FIRE Director & Fire Chief Joe Tyler to explore the most pertinent issues facing our department today. In each episode, we take on five questions that shed light on CAL FIRE's mission, challenges & vision for the future. Chief Tyler's candid insights & expertise provide a behind-the-scenes look at the critical work of our dedicated professionals. Join us as we tackle the issues that matter most, five questions at a time.CAL FIRE Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Reflecting on 2025 and What’s Ahead in 2026

    Reflecting on 2025 and What’s Ahead in 2026
    Feb 12 2026

    In this episode, Chief Joe Tyler and Chief Deputy Director Anale Burlew reflect on a few 2025 achievements - from joinCALFIRE.com to the new Fire Innovation Unit to the adoption of maternity uniforms.

    We remember Fire Apparatus Engineering Danny Cook and the importance of Employee Support Services and the role of the honor guard during times of celebration and sorrow.

    Plus, we look ahead to the 2026 budget and where we're heading in the upcoming year. All that and so much more.


    Full transcript available: https://calfire.box.com/s/kb1fn2egascw5ojt7z1t5vhn2851wd7o
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    48 mins
  • Finding a Career with CAL FIRE

    Finding a Career with CAL FIRE
    Sep 8 2025

    In this episode, Chief Joe Tyler and Chief Deputy Director Anale Burlew discuss the wide variety of career opportunities within CAL FIRE, and how the department’s new website, JOINCALFIRE.COM, makes the search and applicationprocess easier for applicants.

    Full episode Transcript: https://calfire.box.com/s/m92pkoz8a3qx1nv8auq1z80lqxdxevrn
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    43 mins
  • 66-Hour Work Week, Aviation Efforts, Budget Impacts, and More

    66-Hour Work Week, Aviation Efforts, Budget Impacts, and More
    Jun 9 2025

    In this episode, Chief Joe Tyler and Chief Deputy Director Anale Burlew provide important updates on several key topics impacting CAL FIRE:


    - Implementation of the 66-Hour Work Week.

    - Progress and expansion of our Aviation Program.

    - Incident Management Team activations and year-round operations.

    - Updates on the State Budget and its effects on CAL FIRE.

    - A summary of recent Executive Orders related to wildfire response and mutual aid.


    Full episode transcript: https://calfire.box.com/s/vi697x94rlwxabjqxqprxfu6v1ciqm52
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    45 mins
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