PF&R Chief's Corner

An update from the administration of Portland Fire & Rescue

Episodes

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.

June 24, 2026 • 51:34

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.

June 24, 2026 • 30:16

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.

March 03, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 3 • 45:56

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.

January 21, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 2 • 41:28

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.

December 09, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 1 • 48:28