Brad Pitassi: Fire Chief Shares Insights on the L.A. Fires

In this episode, we're joined by Brad Pitassi, Chief of the Maricopa Fire Department, who shares his incredible journey from EMT to fire chief. We discuss wildfire response, community resilience, and the personal sacrifices firefighters make to keep us safe. Brad's stories are both eye-opening and inspiring, offering practical tips on disaster preparedness and how we can all support our local heroes. ! Chapters: 0:00 – Welcome & Guest Introduction 0:26 – Becoming Fire Chief of Maricopa 1:31 – Inspired to Serve After 9/11 3:23 – Managing Large-Scale Disasters 5:36 – What It's Like Fighting Wildfires 10:00 – How to Fight a Forest Fire 19:57 – Wildfires in Urban Areas 31:52 – Personal Preparedness Tips 43:36 – Cancer Risks for Firefighters 52:45 – Final Thoughts & Thank You

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Brad Pitassi: Fire Chief Shares Insights on the L.A. Fires is an episode from The Extra Mile - The Official Charity Miles Podcast by Gene Gurkoff.

This episode is 01:01:03 long.

This episode was published on Jan 15, 2025.

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