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Introducing The New Finance Standardization Manual
In this episode of the SMFR Podcast, Fire Chief John Curtis and Chief Financial Officer Stephanie Corbo sit down to talk about the new Finance Standardization Manual. The manual outlines a budget plan to ensure thoughtful spending, accountability and progress towards achieving strategic goals.
Here are the questions answered in the podcast:
Why should employees care?
Why now?
What's the purpose?
What's really changing?
What does this mean for me?
What are we working towards?
1 Jul 2026
Chief Chat Q2-26: Hiring Priorities, Process Updates & Committee Insights
Welcome to the second‑quarter edition of our Chief Chat podcast. This episode is providing you direct, focused insight into one of the biggest priorities at South Metro right now: hiring. Hosted by Communications Bureau Manager Connor Christian, this episode brings together Fire Chief John Curtis, HR Director Camie Chapman, and Captain & Hiring Committee Co‑Chair Joe Sims for a straightforward conversation about where we are, what’s changing, and what to expect next.
Here's an overview of the topics covered:
A snapshot of the hiring landscape - from added staff FTEs to line academies and paramedic recruitment.
The Fire Chief’s perspective - how current organizational priorities shape the hiring approach and why this matters.
How the line hiring process works today - what’s evolved over the years and what HR is focused on now.
Inside the Hiring Committee - how the committee was formed, who’s on it, and the challenges they’re working to improve.
Supporting candidates beyond the application - including practical ways family and friends can help set applicants up for success.
Where to go for more information and how to stay engaged with the ongoing hiring conversation.
We’re kicking off the very first episode of our quarterly Chief Chat podcast in Season 3 of the SMFR Podcast. Hosted by Communications Bureau Manager Connor Christian, this quick, conversational episode features Fire Chief John Curtis and Deputy Chief of Operations Jake Mayhew sharing what they’re working on and why it matters.
They break down the big topics:
What strategic priorities are driving this year’s work
What the organizational restructuring actually means for SMFR Personnel
How new leadership roles are improving day‑to‑day operations
Updates on the IST, DOC, and collaborations strengthening our response system
Where things stand with alternate response models, single‑cert paramedics, and committee structure
Reach and audience
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
7 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
9 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
59
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
32
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