Episode: 6 “The Changing Fireground”

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.