Monthly Briefings

Fire Captain Dave Wolf talks to us after the Vault Explosion incident; TIP CEO Wayne Fortin talks about the benefits of using the Trauma Intervention Program and WEFIT Coordinator Pete Condy announces the Biggest Loser winners.

Battalion Chief Chuck Nicola talks to us about how things went on the Raintree Incident; Newly promoted Battalion Chief Brian Norton introduces us to the new SimTable; and firefighter Tommy Forrester shares his thoughts with us after 33 years on the job.

WEFIT Coordinator Pete Condy takes us through a recommended workout, we show you have to use the new pet oxygen masks that are being issued to every frontline unit, and Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention Laura Blaul answers some questions from the field regarding the revised inspection program (hint: no more Late List). All that and more in this Monthly Briefing!

New Operations Chief Craig Kinoshita shares his goals and expectations, Captain Marc Stone talks to Assistant Chief of Business Services Lori Zeller about why we're using a Fraud Hotline, and Battalion Chief Don Forsyth offers a few lessons learned from a Tustin structure fire.

Fire Chief Keith Richter discusses his thoughts and goals for 2012, Battalion Chief Jim Bailey explains a unique tactic that was used in controlling the San Juan Capistrano barn fire, and Captain Marc Stone sits down with Assistant Chief of Support Services Brian Stephens in "Questions from the Field." And stick around for Engineer Frank Janicke's pork loin recipe!

Battalion Chief Dave Phillips explains how OCFA preparation and tactics led to the rescue of fire trapped victims during a fire in Buena Park, the recruits of Academy 37 have finally crossed the finish line and are welcomed as OCFA's newest firefighters, and Captain Marc Stone sits down with Division Chief Mike Boyle to answer Questions from the Field. All this and more!