This week, Fire Chief Scott Freitag is joined by Operations Chief John Feddema to provide an update on what's goin' on at Central Arizona Fire and Medical! From top secret hiring plans to 'bleeps', training info to Legos, we hope this one will have you learning and laughing. 

CAFMA is hiring:
Assistant Chief of Administration - Deadline October 25, 2023
Administrative Specialist - Deadline October 18, 2023
Fire Inspector - Deadline October 5, 2023
Human Resource Specialist - Deadline October 18, 2023

More info and to apply online: www.cazfire.gov/join-us

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Operations Chief John Feddema is joined by Dr. Debbie Ritterbush of Start Moving-On Counseling and Trauma Center to discuss the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the mental and behavioral health resources available to Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) personnel and their families. 

If you're a CAFMA member/family member that would like to reach out to Start Moving-On, please visit startmovingon.com or call (928) 910 5145.

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This week, CAFMA Fire Chief Scott Freitag sits down with Nicole Engel, Administrative Specialist, to talk about hiring for three new positions: Fire Inspector, Human Resource Specialist, and Admin Specialist. Keep an eye on our social media accounts for hiring announcements, or visit cazfire.gov/join-us

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On this week’s episode, Chief Cody Rose and Captain Jeremiah King talk about an incredible event, The Patriot Run. The Patriot Run is a 10k, 5k, and 1-mile run fundraiser that benefits the Central Arizona Honor Guard and helps support their mission to “Honor the fallen and honor the flag”. The fundraiser will take place Saturday, September 9, 2023, during Patriot Week at the Prescott Valley Civic Center and Healing Fields of Northern Arizona. Register here: https://patriotrunpv.com

There’s also a not-so-subtle shout-out to Captain Fournier and his dance partner, Jess, who will be performing a live dance this weekend in support of the Boys and Girls Club of Central Arizona. We appreciate their hard work in support of the youth in our community! More info: https://dancingforthestars.net

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On this week’s CAFMA Connect, Fire Chief Scott Freitag is joined by Training Captain Eric Merrill to talk about CAFMA's upcoming #FireAcademy! Learn about the schedule, what's included, how we incorporate family, and what's expected of CAFMA recruits and crews the first time they hit the floor! We start off strong this week with a quality tip: Start working out today. Like, right now 😃

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This week, Fire Chief Scott Freitag and Administrative Manager, Susanne Dixson, ask the question: Are you in the Fire District? Emergency fire and medical services are not automatically extended to properties located outside of the jurisdiction of our Fire Districts, but those without fire and medical through a department or district may be eligible to either annex into one of our Districts or obtain a Fire Protection Agreement (FPA).
 
For more information, or if community members would like to verify whether or not their property is within the Fire District, please call our Administration office at 928-772-7711. https://bit.ly/CAFMAAreYouInDistrict

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On this week's CAFMA Connect, Fire Chief Scott Freitag and resident CAFMA PSTrax Guru (and CAFMA Mechanic), Travis Kohler, report on the ins and outs of PSTrax, our new fire and EMS software!

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Fire Chief Scott Freitag welcomes Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) Technical Services Manager, Jonah Van Tuyl, to this week's CAFMA Connect to speak about hiring for a Telecommunications Technician - and all that the position entails! Apply online now through August 10, 2023: https://bit.ly/JoinCAFMA

Questions: Leave a comment, call 928-772-7711, or email hr@cazfire.gov. 

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Let’s continue to unite, showing love and unwavering support for one another as a tribute to those we've lost. This week, in honor of Engineer Payton Parra, the CAFMA Connect message encourages us to continue gathering together, valuing one another, and serving our community to the best of our ability.

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On June 30, 2013, 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots made the ultimate sacrifice while battling the Yarnell Fire in Arizona. This week, Fire Chief Scott Freitag, Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority, and Fire Chief Holger Durre, Prescott Fire Department, came together to talk about the 10-Year Commemoration. Please join us in remembering the 19 for 19 seconds of silence immediately following this audio, and on June 30 beginning at 4:42 p.m. (PST). 

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