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Chief Dave Downey reflects on the Surfside condo collapse response effort

Chief Dave Downey reflects on the Surfside condo collapse response effort

FromBetter Every Shift


Chief Dave Downey reflects on the Surfside condo collapse response effort

FromBetter Every Shift

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Length:
55 minutes
Released:
Dec 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode of the Side Alpha Podcast, Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with Chief Dave Downey about one of the biggest stories of the year — the structural collapse in Surfside, Florida. 
As the deputy coordinator for Florida's Statewide Emergency Response Plan (SERP), Chief Downey was asked to represent the State Fire Marshal’s Office at the incident to coordinate the state USAR response. Downey offers a unique perspective on the incident, having been so closely involved in the rescue and recovery efforts. 
Read more from Chief Downey: The Surfside condo collapse: An operational play-by-play, from deployment to AAR
Released:
Dec 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

FireRescue1’s Better Every Shift Podcast spotlights the passion and perseverance of firefighters. Hosted by Madison, Wisconsin, Firefighter Aaron Zamzow, the show brings kitchen table conversations to the airwaves, always focused on solutions, positivity and the realities of station life. Zamzow and guests tackle myriad hot topics, whether fire service, news or even pop culture-focused, bringing some levity to the often very serious nature of the profession. Dig into what drives firefighters to improve themselves, their crew, even the fire service as a whole. Listen in to get better every day, every call, every shift.