Valley Watch

Captain Rob McDade joins Valley Watch to reflect on the Voices Across Generations 25 th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemoration event and share his personal stories and perspective on the Phoenix Fire Department’s...

PIO and Captain DJ Lee joins Valley Watch to discuss safety tips for flash floods and how diligently the Phoenix Fire Department prepares for flash flooding and water rescues. Also, Captain Lee explains the significance...

Training Supervisor for the Phoenix Regional Dispatch Center Taylor Beilmann joins Valley Watch to talk about the hiring process to become an emergency call dispatcher, what career opportunities currently exist, the...

Phoenix Fire Department historian and 27 year firefighter Tim Kovacs joins Valley Watch to discuss the history of the Phoenix Fire Department and which notable figures from history can be traced to the early days of the...

Originally aired on 8/16/26

Captain Mike Johnson joins Valley Watch to discuss how the PFD continues to be prepared for all hiking/mountain emergencies despite the Phoenix Firebird 10 being out of service and how kids heat risks are different than...

Captain Todd Keller joins Valley Watch this week to offer important safety tips and reminders for the extreme heat. Captain Keller also provides helpful advice for kids returning back to school and how they can best...

Battalion Chief Ryan Balzarini and Captain Richie Robnett join this week’s Valley Watch to discuss the different paths to becoming a Phoenix firefighter. They also discuss the details of the current open hiring...

PIO Captain Mike Johnson joins Valley Watch to discuss how to stay safe during a thunderstorm plus shares his experience getting hired as a Phoenix firefighter as the Phoenix Fire Department is hiring new firefighters...

This week on Valley Watch, find out how the Phoenix Fire Department hosted local, national and international media for education on treating heat related emergencies. Also, safety reminders for the extreme heat living...

Originally aired on 07/05/26

Phoenix Fire Captain Rob McDade joins Valley Watch to offer a deep dive into how the new fire code changes for fireworks usage this year can help keep you, your family and your fellow neighbors safe.

Civilian PIO Jody Oehler discusses the Fire Department’s recent Promotion Ceremony, the public Open House for new Fire Station 74 and a reminder on important water safety tips as summer approaches.

Chief Josh Klemm joins Valley Watch during EMS Week to discuss the growth of the Phoenix Fire Department’s EMS division, the innovative protocols that are saving citizens lives and his personal path to PFD.

Captain Rob McDade joins Valley Watch to discuss the recent Hazen Fire, how the Phoenix Fire Department works with partners on wildfires and some practical tips for residents prepare their homes for wildfire season.