The Fire Bay Podcast
The Fire Bay Podcast
Podcast Description
The Fire Bay Podcast is your front-row seat to the raw, unfiltered reality of the fire service. Hosted by Colton Young — career firefighter, union president, and unapologetic advocate — this show dives beyond the sirens into the stories, struggles, and strength that define first responders.
From kitchen table talks to policy battles, mental health to manpower, brotherhood to bureaucracy — if it happens in the bay, we talk about it here.
Expect candid interviews with firefighters, medics, chiefs, community leaders, and the occasional hell-raiser. No politics-as-usual. No polished PR. Just the truth — the way we live it.
Whether you wear the gear or support someone who does, The Fire Bay brings you closer to the culture, courage, and conversations that matter.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
This podcast centers on themes such as personal journeys in firefighting, mental health, policy challenges, and union advocacy. Episodes like 'The Path that leads us' delve into personal stories of firefighters finding their way into the service, while 'Just be Nice' discusses the political struggles local firefighters face. The show carves a niche by focusing on the day-to-day realities, cultural challenges, and community support within the fire service.
The Fire Bay Podcast is your front-row seat to the raw, unfiltered reality of the fire service. Hosted by Colton Young — career firefighter, union president, and unapologetic advocate — this show dives beyond the sirens into the stories, struggles, and strength that define first responders.
From kitchen table talks to policy battles, mental health to manpower, brotherhood to bureaucracy — if it happens in the bay, we talk about it here.
Expect candid interviews with firefighters, medics, chiefs, community leaders, and the occasional hell-raiser. No politics-as-usual. No polished PR. Just the truth — the way we live it.
Whether you wear the gear or support someone who does, The Fire Bay brings you closer to the culture, courage, and conversations that matter.
In this episode of The Fire Bay Podcast, host Colton Young breaks down how the modern fireground is changing — from the rise of lithium-ion battery fires to nationwide staffing challenges impacting firefighter safety. Colton gives a shout-out to the Atlanta Firefighters Association (Local 134) for their push for four-person staffing and dives into what research says about why it matters. He also touches on leadership, mental health, and the balance between technology and training in today’s fire service.
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