PFD Multi-media Specialist Jason Bacon joins Valley Watch for a behind the scenes peak on how he gathers content for live burns at the Phoenix Fire Training Academy, mountain rescue trainings and more.

Captain Rob McDade joins Valley Watch to discuss the recent brick-laying ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction on the new Fire Station 15 and discuss how new fire stations directly benefit the fire fighters and their communities. Plus, Captain McDade discusses the next Teen Driver Safety Program and why parents and teens should take advantage of the free program.

Civilian Public Information Officer Jody Oehler previews the expansion of the Teen Driver Safety Program.

Captain Cody Brooks, Director of the 493 Fire Fighter Foundation joins Valley Watch to describe the continued fight being waged against fire fighter occupational cancer. Cody also provides details on how listeners can help support this fight by participating in the upcoming 3rd Annual Firefighters Unite Against Cancer Gala and the Fore 93 Golf Tournament.

Jody Oehler celebrates the huge success of the Battery Drop Off Event, discusses recent accomplishments for Fire Department members who earned promotions and as Halloween approaches, some practical safety advice for choosing costumes.

Spencer Blake, Senior Public Information Officer for the Phoenix Public Works department joins Valley Watch to discuss the City’s household hazardous waste collection program, the do’s and don’ts of battery disposal and whether Phoenix will be offering Christmas Tree recycling this holiday season.

PFD PIO Captain Rob McDade joins Valley Watch to preview what you need to know from a public safety perspective if you will be going to a Phoenix Mercury WNBA Finals game, the biggest do’s and don’ts of driving in rainy conditions and some additional helpful reminders for hiking safety even in cooler temperatures.

Deputy Fire Marshal Coleen Ramos joins Valley Watch to share important safety information about lithium-ion batteries. Find out the best way to keep yourself safe when buying, charging or disposing of lithium-ion batteries ahead of National Fire Prevention Week on October 5th-11th.