Golder Ranch Fire District
The Golder Ranch Fire District has established a podcast to provide both employees and stakeholders with transparent communication from leadership. Season 1 was led by Division Chiefs Scott Robb and Josh Hurguy, with topics ranging from in depth leadership discussion, strategic planning, organizational vision and answers to hot topics and pressing issues within the organization. Season 2 now features co-host Anne-Marie Braswell, the GRFD Community Relations Manager. Our Community First series features leaders within our community and how we partner with them.
Episodes
19 episodes
Community First: UA Men's Golf Coach Jim Anderson
Anne-Marie and guest co-host Jeremy Hilderbrand discuss performing under pressure, building championship teams and recruiting the right fit with University of Arizona Men's Golf Coach Jim Anderson.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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53:09
Community First: Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene Pastor Craig Coulter
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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41:20
Community First: Otton Suarez - Hilton El Conquistador General Manager
Otton Suarez talks about a few of the flagship services at his resort, opening up their doors while we fought the Bighorn Fire last year, growing up in Cuba and Washington DC, and his love for exotic cars. Whether it be a day at the spa, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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40:56
Community First: Amphi Schools Foundation President Leah Noreng
Scott and Anne-Marie discuss school funding and all the different programs provided through the Amphi Schools Foundation with their president, Leah Noreng.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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48:25
Community First: Oro Valley Parks & Rec Director Kristi Diaz-Trahan
October is always busy for parks and rec! Kristi, Scott and Anne-Marie talk about fall activities, future plans and enjoying the great outdoors.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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50:22
Community First: Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse CEO Ed Sakwa
Scott and Anne-Marie talk with Ed Sakwa for domestic violence awareness month. Fire and EMS respond to these calls quite frequently and need to partner with organizations like Ed's to connect victims of domestic violence with the proper resourc...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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54:16
Community First: Oro Valley Police Chief Kara Riley
Guest Kara Riley chats with Scott and Anne Marie about policing during a pandemic, growing up as a teenager in Sudan and what to do when being attacked by a K-9 unit police dog. Follow OVPD on:Facebookhttps://www.facebook.c...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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53:47
Community First: Medical Director Dr. Jed Sadalla
Scott and Anne Marie interview GRFD medical director Dr. Jed Sadalla on a wide range of topics including his background in emergency medicine, current emergency room challenges with the pandemic and proactive healthy habits for our community.&n...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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49:11
New Co-Host! Introducing the Amazing Anne-Marie Braswell
GRFD recently lost an incredible leader in former cohost Josh Hurguy. He took his talents to the Pacific Northwest. Stepping in to fill his shoes is our hi energy super performer Community Relations Manager Anne-Marie Braswell. In this ep...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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17:26
Episode #10: Year One Survival Tips with Fire Medic Giorgi Flagello
Scott and Josh interview Fire Medic Giorgi Flagello about her experience in the fire academy and her probationary year with GRFD. Contact Josh:jhurguy@grfdaz.govContact Scott:srobb@grfdaz.govContact Georgi:<...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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27:40
Episode #9: Firefighter Mental Health Resources for the Holiday Season
In this episode, Division Chiefs Scott Robb and Josh Hurguy interview Deputy Chief of Health and Safety, Chris Grissom, about the challenges of this holiday season and the resources available. For access to some of the resources mentioned in th...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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22:42
Episode #8: Success Story! Early Cancer Detection Through Ultrasound
Deputy Chief Jeremy Hilderbrand shares his recent experience with our new annual physicals, and why his particular cancer would have gone undetected before the change. Contact Scott:srobb@grfdaz.govContact Josh:jhur...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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31:00
Episode #7: Fire Service Social Media Guidance w/ PIO Captain Adam Jarrold
Scott, Josh and Adam discuss the pros and cons of social media and how it can both positively and negatively impact your career in the fire service.For more info, contact:ajarrold@grfdaz.gov
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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27:31
Episode #6: 5 Lessons Learned Implementing a Community Integrated Health Program (CIHP)
Affectionately referred to as "Chips", a select few of our paramedics have undergone training to provide non-emergency, in-home visits to certain patient populations after they leave the hospital. Scott and Josh analyze the program, now in it's...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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39:58
Episode #5: 5 Tips to Mastering New-hire Interviews from a Chief Officer Perspective
Division Chiefs Scott Robb and Josh Hurguy have spent the past seven years in the final interview process for new recruits. With Golder Ranch hiring, they wanted to share their experience regarding common errors made in both preparation and dur...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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49:14
Episode #4: The Why - GeoTab w/ Deputy Chief Jeremy Hilderbrand
Division Chiefs Scott Robb and Josh Hurguy meet with Jeremy to discuss the recent installation of GeoTabs on all GRFD apparatus.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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21:41
Episode #3: Interview with Operations Chief Tom Brandhuber
Division Chiefs Josh Hurguy and Scott Robb interview their boss about his career progression, military history, interests and hobbies.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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43:46
Episode #2: Interview with Captain & Union President Ben Jones
In this episode Josh and Scott sit down with Captain Jones and discuss his personal background, balancing union versus station issues, and building strong communication and trust between suppression and administration.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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39:09
Episode #1: Interview with Chief Randy Karrer; understanding worker's comp.
Division Chiefs Scott Robb and Josh Hurguy launch a new form of internal communication for the Golder Ranch Fire District and it's 270 employees. The two discuss what spurred the idea of podcasting, the new fiscal year transition from Copperpoi...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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