Real conversations. Practical insights. A safer Virginia.
The VDFP Podcast delivers the ideas, expertise, and leadership driving the future of fire service. Each episode equips fire service professionals, and public safety leaders with the knowledge, innovation, and perspectives they need to better serve their communities.
Two Wives, One Fight: Funding Specialized Cancer Screenings for Career Firefighters
This episode of the VDFP Podcast spotlights Virginia's new cancer screening grant for career firefighters and shares the moving stories of Sara Chiaverotti and Michelle Gallina, whose husbands lost their lives to occupational cancer. We also hear from Chief Ken Brown about key moments in VDFP history. Join us for practical updates and powerful insights into firefighter health and safety.
00:00 Episode Intro
01:08 Agency Update
02:44 Cancer Detection Initiative
06:39 Spotlight: Occupational Cancer - Family Stories
27:43 Firehouse Archives: Chief Ken Brown
32:44 Episode Close
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31 Aug 2026
How VDFP's New Facility Dog is Supporting First Responder Mental Health
Welcome to the VDFP Podcast! In this episode, we share agency updates, spotlight VDFP's new facility dog Chas with Chief Chad Stanley, and introduce a new feature "The Firehouse Archives" which looks back on the fire service over the years. Tune in for key news, training highlights, and inspiring stories from across the Commonwealth.
00:00 Mental health program for firefighters
05:14 Introducing Chas the facility dog
06:34 Getting involved with Hero Dogs
11:54 Therapy dog training techniques
15:26 Daily routine with the dog
19:04 Walt Bailey's firefighting career overview
20:34 Starting the fire fund
22:52 The evolving role of firefighters
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31 Jul 2026
Navigating Change: VDFP Priorities and Innovations in Virginia's Fire Service
Welcome to the Virginia Department of Fire Programs Podcast, your source for the latest in Virginia's Fire Service. In this episode, Chief Jamey Brads, the new Acting Director of VDFP, discusses recent accomplishments, current priorities, and what the future holds for the agency. Topics include leadership transitions, staff realignment, technology upgrades like the revamped website and upcoming LMS, enhanced training, and statewide accreditation efforts. Stay tuned for insights on how VDFP is evolving to better support firefighters, instructors, and chiefs across the Commonwealth.
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Who has been a guest on VDFP Podcast
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Chief John Miller
Bryan Saunders
Jamey Brads
Mark Cumashot
Chad Riddleberger
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6 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100
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Who hosts VDFP Podcast?
Chief Jamey Brads and Sandra Parker host the show. Published by Virginia Department of Fire Programs.
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