Valley Watch

Valley Watch 05/17/2026

Captain Rob McDade joins Valley Watch to discuss the recent Hazen Fire, how the Phoenix Fire Department works with partners on wildfires and some practical tips for residents prepare their homes for wildfire season.

Valley Watch 05/10/2026

Captain Rob McDade joins Valley Watch to discuss the recent Hazen Fire, how the Phoenix Fire Department works with partners on wildfires and some practical tips for residents prepare their homes for wildfire season.

Valley Watch 05/03/2026

Community Assistance Program (CAP) Coordinator Bernie Peralta and CAP Intern Courtney Berman join this week’s Valley Watch to talk about the CAP Internship program in partnership with ASU. Both discuss the opportunities available for undergraduate students for the upcoming Fall and Spring semesters for a paid CAP internship and what kind of real world experience the internship provides.

Valley Watch 04/26/2026

Captain Rob McDade joins Valley Watch to discuss the importance of wildfire safety as Arizona enters wildfire season plus offers some advice on wildfire and hiking safety.

Valley Watch 04/19/2026

Beth Leal and Evani Hughes are emergency dispatchers for the Phoenix Fire Department and also mother and daughter. On this week’s Valley Watch, we celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week by sharing their story of  two careers and one family as a Public Safety telecommunicator.