CHATS WITH FIREFIGHTERS
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Podcast Overview
<p><strong>Chats with Firefighters (CWF): The Men and Women Behind the Helmet </strong>is a laid-back, story-driven podcast that invites the public into honest, casual conversations with firefighters. In each episode, we chat with a firefighter about the job, their journey, the challenges, their passion, and the human side of life in the fire service. </p><p>It’s a space to connect, learn, and appreciate the people behind the helmet, while also supporting the causes that matter to them through a fundraising opportunity at the end of every episode. </p><p>It’s about the work they do, but even more about the people behind the helmet. </p><p>Grab your coffee and join us! Stay safe if you’re listening while commuting. </p><p>Host: Valeria Zunzun -actress, audio producer, and voice director. I come to this podcast with curiosity, admiration… and zero firefighting skills (clearly), discovering and learning about the firefighters’ world right along with you. </p>
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Publishing Since
1/8/2026
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Recent Episodes
July 7, 2026
Chat with Craig, former fire captain in Kansas
<p>In this powerful episode of Chats with Firefighters, Craig, a former Fire Captain from Kansas, shares his deeply personal story of service, struggle, and recovery. He opens up about the challenges he faced throughout his fire service career and how seeking help at the <strong>International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Center of Excellence</strong> transformed his life. </p><p>By sharing his journey, Craig hopes to reach fellow firefighters who may be silently battling PTSD, burnout, addiction, or the weight of the job.</p><p>Craig also talks about the next chapter of his life, the challenges that come with it, and why, for deeply personal reasons, he has chosen to support the Ronald McDonald House as his charity of choice. Learn more and support their mission here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org/">https://ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org/</a>.</p><p>This is an honest, inspiring conversation about resilience, recovery, and finding hope after some of life's darkest moments, following Craig's life motto that now guides and motivates him:</p><p>"The shortcut to having what you want, is to want what you have."</p><p>If you know a firefighter who may be struggling, please share this episode with them. Sometimes, hearing someone else's story is the first step toward asking for help.</p><p>Because "it's okay to ask for help".</p><p>To learn more about the <strong>IAFF Center of Excellence</strong>, visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com/">https://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com/</a>.</p>
May 14, 2026
Chat with Scott Freitag, former fire chief in Arizona
<p>What a pleasure to chat with former Arizona fire chief, Scott Freitag!</p><p>Even after an unexpected twist near the end of his career, Scott looks back on a long and successful journey to fire chief with pride, and shares the life motto that keeps him going: “Never give up.”</p><p>Join us for a really interesting conversation!</p>
April 21, 2026
Chat with Eric Ackerman, Battalion Chief in Murrieta Fire and Rescue, California
<p>Chat with Eric Ackerman, Battalion Chief in Murrieta, California.</p><p>Second generation professional firefighter, Eric shares with us about his fascinating and successful journey promoting through the ranks: a courageous path that guided him to be the leader he is today, as a Battalion Chief.</p><p>A dedicated father and husband, he's been managing a great balance between his career and his family time.</p><p>Today, he chose a charity very close to his heart to be featured: Blood Cancer United.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.bloodcancerunited.org">www.bloodcancerunited.org</a></p><p>Please consider donating, if you can!</p>
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- What is CHATS WITH FIREFIGHTERS?
<p><strong>Chats with Firefighters (CWF): The Men and Women Behind the Helmet </strong>is a laid-back, story-driven podcast that invites the public into honest, casual conversations with firefighters. In each episode, we chat with a firefighter about the job, their journey, the challenges, their passion, and the human side of life in the fire service. </p><p>It’s a space to connect, learn, and appreciate the people behind the helmet, while also supporting the causes that matter to them through a fundraising opportunity at the end of every episode. </p><p>It’s about the work they do, but even more about the people behind the helmet. </p><p>Grab your coffee and join us! Stay safe if you’re listening while commuting. </p><p>Host: Valeria Zunzun -actress, audio producer, and voice director. I come to this podcast with curiosity, admiration… and zero firefighting skills (clearly), discovering and learning about the firefighters’ world right along with you. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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