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VDFP Podcast

VDFP Podcast

By: Virginia Department of Fire Programs
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 The Virginia Department of Fire Programs Podcast will cover topics that are relevant to the fire service today in Virginia and in some cases, across our nation. In weekly episodes, Training and Operations Branch Chief Jamey Brads and others from the VDFP Team will welcome guests to focus on information that could make a difference to your fire service journey.2024 Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Building Partnerships in Virginia Emergency Response

    Building Partnerships in Virginia Emergency Response
    Jan 6 2026

    Welcome to the VDFP Podcast. In this episode, our guest is Jason Burrow, Deputy Director of Joint Operations and Emergency Management for the Virginia Department of Military Affairs. The discussion focuses on the vital partnership between Virginia's fire service and military agencies with insights into effective coordination, training, and the challenges of emergency management at the state level.

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    Questions? Ideas for future episodes? Contact pio@vdfp.virginia.gov

    Learn more: www.vafire.com

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    26 mins
  • Director Creasy on VDFP's Achievements and Future

    Director Creasy on VDFP's Achievements and Future
    Dec 30 2025

    Director Brad Creasy, Executive Director of the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, joins us for a focused conversation about the agency's recent advancements and progress on ongoing challenges. Key topics include essential updates in firefighter pay and hands-on training, the agency's push for innovation, mental health initiatives and new funding that supports Virginia's fire service community.

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    Questions? Ideas for future episodes? Contact pio@vdfp.virginia.gov

    Learn more: www.vafire.com

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    30 mins
  • USAR Advocacy and FEMA Reform with Chief Ken Pravetz

    USAR Advocacy and FEMA Reform with Chief Ken Pravetz
    Dec 16 2025

    In this episode Chief Ken Pravetz joins us, sharing his journey from the Air Force to Chief the Virginia Beach Fire Department, and his involvement with Virginia Task Force 2, one of only 28 federal USAR teams. We address the critical challenges facing FEMA's USAR system, the evolving landscape of disaster response and the future of national emergency management policy providing insight into the complex realities confronting today's fire service.

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    Questions? Ideas for future episodes? Contact pio@vdfp.virginia.gov

    Learn more: www.vafire.com

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    27 mins
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