Portland Fire & Rescue keeps all communities protected through a combination of prevention, community health programs, and all-hazard response to fire, medical, natural disaster, and other emergencies.
Host Lt. Damon Simmons speaks with Fire Chief Johnson, Battalion Chief Jason Kelly and Wildland Coordinator Alan Fitzpatrick about this years wildland season in Oregon and other topics.
28 Sept 2026
Medical Director Presentation for New Graduates
Matthew Neth, MD, Assocaite EMS Medical Director for Multnomah County presents to recent PF&R Training Graduates.
20 Aug 2026
Health and Wellness Retirement Special
HazMat Specialist FF Brian Profit speaks with retired members Ed Resch and Pat McMahon about the realities of retirement life and ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
24 Jul 2026
Chief's Corner August 2026
Host Tamara Eidler sits down with Fire Chief Lauren Johnson and Strategic Operations Chief Mark Tilden. This episode was recorded live from Station 13 on July 23rd, 2026.
24 Jun 2026
PF&R Chief's Corner July 2026
Chief Lauren Johnson speaks with host Inspector Andre Bell-Watkins about illegal burns, retire/rehire, specialty team selection, the rescue units, and more, live from The Animal House - PF&R Station 3.
24 Jun 2026
PF&R Chief's Corner - Burn Center Special
Chief Lauren Johnson hosts this episode of Chief's Corner and speaks to Brian Stevens, Dominic Frederickson and Brian Malloy about their involvement with the Legacy Emmanuel Burn Center and how PF&R crews can get involved.
3 Mar 2026
PF&R Chief's Corner February 2026
FF Josef Kuehnast sits with Fire Chief Lauren Johnson to discuss call volume, paramedic trainings, a bureau-wide reorganization, cut packages, and more.
21 Jan 2026
PF&R Chief's Corner January 2026
FF Josef Kuehnast hosts Fire Chief Lauren Johnson and Division Chief AJ Jackson and discusses Specialty Team assignments, working with Gresham Fire and upcoming staffing challenges.
10 Dec 2025
PF&R Chief's Corner December 2025
Fire Chief Lauren Johnson and Division Chief Andy Ponce sit down with Captain Aspen Breuer to discuss current affairs at PF&R.
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