Into the Fire

Episode 13: Meet the Operations Team

Lt. Colonel Matt Goolsby, Lt. Colonel Kent Kruer & Lt. Colonel Mike Sutt  are three guys at AMFEMS who really make stuff happen. They play a key part in developing the policies and procedures that not only help the Chief, but make sure they are providing the best care they can. They take information from their teams, develop plans and execute. In short, they are the key in taking what happens on the streets and improving the department from it. On today’s podcast, the three of them chat with Jordan about what their role entails, some of the unseen difficulties, and what they do to help every firefighter on the streets.

Episode 12: The Future of Leadership at AMFEMS

For so many firefighters, the job is their main focus. Here at AMFEMS, we are dedicated to our craft and are committed to providing the best service we can. So in turn, many on our team aren’t always aware of what’s going on with leadership, or job positions, or how the local board plays into decisions. So, on today’s episode of ‘Into the Fire’, Jordan sits down with some leadership of AMFEMS to answer your questions. From questions about boards to chiefs and much more – we dive into it all. Thank you again for all who submitted questions and we hope today’s episode gives you a better sense of just how we operate. Listen now!

Episode 11: A New Era for AMFEMS

We are back! After a short hiatus, the AMFEMS’ team is back with some big news. On today’s episode of ‘Into the Fire’, Chief Tyler joins Jordan to recap a bunch of news from the last few months and some changes coming to AMFEMS. From hurricanes to uniforms, awards, overtime, training and much much more!

Episode 10: The Special People Behind AMFEMS’ Special Operations

Despite holding the titles of firefighter – much of what Captain Travis Bell and Major Mike Arth do on a daily basis has nothing to do with fires. Those two help lead the Special Operations at Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS – a fast growing division aimed at tackling the unique scenarios that first responders find themselves in. From tornado rescues, to flooding and every weather related disaster, the AMFEMS’ special ops teams are expanding their tool kit to be ready to respond to every emergency. Hear from Bell and Arth on today’s episode of ‘Into the Fire’ and get a closer look at what special ops really means.

Episode 9: The Chip Terry Fund

In Chip Terry’s retirement speech, he talked about the horrors he had seen as a firefighter. Dead children, suicides, abuse and more. Not long after that speech, Chip would take his own life from suicide. Though his wife Jo had seen signs of his struggles, what she, and even the doctors didn’t realize, was that Chip was dealing with PTSD. Often thought of as a something that impacts soldiers, Jo is now on a mission to help first responders struggling with what they see and deal with every day in their jobs. For Jo, there is no more not talking about. It’s time fire departments get serious about mental health. On today’s podcast, hear our conversation with Jo Terry and her discuss the work to give every firefighter the mental health resources they deserve.