Episode

Are Affinity Groups Changing the Face of the Fire Service?

Podcast: Fire Engineering Podcast Network
Published: May 27, 2026
Duration seconds: 3216
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Summary

On this episode of the Women in Fire podcast, host Lisa Baker sits down with Reda Bigler and Brian Mike Saylor of the Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department. They tackle the misconceptions surrounding organizations like the Valley Women's Firefighter Society and FireVet, emphasizing that these groups don't alter standards, they provide the essential mentorship, structure, and insight candidates need to navigate the profession.