Valley Watch

The City of Phoenix is recognizing this week as Heat Awareness Week. Director of the Office of Emergency Management, Brian Lee has been instrumental in ensuring the City of Phoenix is prepared with cooling stations, overnight respite centers, and much more.

The City of Phoenix is recognizing this week as Heat Awareness Week. Director of the Office of Emergency Management, Brian Lee has been instrumental in ensuring the City of Phoenix is prepared with cooling stations, overnight respite centers, and much more.

Phoenix Fire prides itself in regular training and providing the highest quality of customer service. Division Chief over EMS Training, Josh Klemm discusses the new technique firefighters will use for patients experiencing heat illnesses. 

Opioid overdoses continue to greatly impact our community. On this episode of Valley Watch, Phoenix’s Public Health Advisor Nicole Witt discusses how the City of Phoenix’s Opioid Response Program is using data from Phoenix Fire to better meet the community’s needs.

The Phoenix Fire Department prides itself in reflecting the diverse community that it serves. PFD Spanish Media Liaison, Crispin Chavira joins this episode of Valley Watch to talk about his role engaging with the Spanish speaking community.

Water safety is a top priority for the City of Phoenix. Aquatic supervisor, Becky Kirk joins this episode of Valley Watch to recap the annual Mock Drowning and promote upcoming swimming lessons in Phoenix. 

The Phoenix Fire Dept honors its long-standing partnership with the Arizona Burn Foundation. On this episode of Valley Watch, AZBF Program Administrator Sabrina Bosch describes annual programs and upcoming events for the community to get involved in.   

Host Ali Pardi

In honor of Women’s History Month, Captain Kim Ragsdale joins this episode of Valley Watch! She shares what led her to the male dominated profession and how she has continued to use the advice from her mentors to climb the ranks as she now enters nearly two decades with the Phoenix Fire Department.

Drowning prevention is a top priority for firefighters. On this episode of Valley Watch, David Ramirez from the Phoenix Fire Foundation joins Valley Watch to discuss the open application process for the active Pool Safety Fence Program.

Drowning prevention is a top priority for firefighters. On this episode of Valley Watch, David Ramirez from the Phoenix Fire Foundation joins Valley Watch to discuss the open application process for the active Pool Safety Fence Program.

Guest Host - Rob Mcdade

The Phoenix Fire Department will be included in this year’s Willow Home Tour! Join us on February 18th at the historic Station 8. 

Assistant Phoenix Fire Chief Tim Gammage Sr. joins this episode of Valley Watch to kick off Black History Month. Gammage describes what it means to him as he serves in his leadership role. 

As we wrap up Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, Division Chief Jason Miller joins this episode of Valley Watch. Chief Miller has lead cancer prevention efforts throughout his career. As he oversees the Command Training Center, his team continues to help track data and implement further protective measures for firefighters. 

The Phoenix Fire Department prides itself in community involvement. Captain Evan Gammage joined this episode of Valley Watch to discuss the upcoming Hike with a Firefighter and Hear from a Park Ranger event. 

Happy New Year from the Phoenix Fire Department! Assistant Chief Shelly Jamison joined Valley Watch to sign off for her final time before retirement. She shared tips including the hazards of fireworks and Lithium-Ion Batteries that could pose a threat with new toys in the house following the holiday season.

Happy New Year from the Phoenix Fire Department! Assistant Chief Shelly Jamison joined Valley Watch to sign off for her final time before retirement. She shared tips including the hazards of fireworks and Lithium-Ion Batteries that could pose a threat with new toys in the house following the holiday season.

The Phoenix Fire Department had a very eventful and productive 2023. Assistant Chief Shelly Jamison joined Valley Watch to recap the recent Annual RBO and discuss the successes with the recent yearbook publishing and Annual Award Ceremony.

The Phoenix Fire Department had a very eventful and productive 2023. Assistant Chief Shelly Jamison joined Valley Watch to recap the recent Annual RBO and discuss the successes with the recent yearbook publishing and Annual Award Ceremony.

Ho ho ho-hold up! Be safe this holiday season, Phoenix Fire Captain Rob McDade shares safety tips for holiday decorations and upcoming holiday community events held by Phoenix Fire. 

Ho ho ho-hold up! Be safe this holiday season, Phoenix Fire Captain Rob McDade shares safety tips for holiday decorations and upcoming holiday community events held by Phoenix Fire.