The Baker Podcast
🎙️ Firefighter Mentorship | Recruitment & Training | 🧠 Mind | 💪 Body | ❤️ Spirit | 🔥 Making the fire service better than you found it.👇 Listen & Learn:
Apple Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Spotify
Facebook
Facebook
Instagram
Instagram
YouTube
YouTube
Website
Website
Email
Email
The Baker Podcast
The Baker Podcast
Host Christopher Baker discusses topics that include Firefighter Mentorship, Recruitment and Retention, SAFER Grants, Entry-Level Fire Academy Training Programs, ROP, high school pre-service programs, and maintaining a work-life balance.
The Future Firefighter Podcast
The Future Firefighter Podcast
One of my mentors, the late Chief Bobby Halton, gave me the opportunity to create and host The Future Firefighter Podcast, discussing Firefighter Mentorship through Fire Engineering Blog Talk Radio, in December 2017. From January 2018 to June 2022, I highlighted and discussed firefighter mentorship with several of my mentors across 41 episodes, as ...
The Value of Firefighter Mentorship
The Value of Firefighter Mentorship
Mentorship is vital to the future succession planning of the fire service. Everyone can positively benefit from having a mentor. Mentorship is how we bring continuous improvement to our profession. There is value in having an established advisor in your life to offer you counsel and guidance throughout your career. I have immensely benefited from t...
Building the Unbreakable Firefighter
Building the Unbreakable Firefighter
If you quit you will regret it for the rest of your life. Quitting never makes things easier. - Admiral William H. McRaven Entry Level Hiring Process During this episode, host Chris Baker discusses the application phase of the entry-level future firefighter recruitment process and how to be an unbreakable candidate as you progress through the ...
Leading Throughout Probation and Beyond in the Fire Service
Leading Throughout Probation and Beyond in the Fire Service
From our first day in the fire service, we have the opportunity to be a leader and lead throughout probation and well beyond, until long after our retirement. This article is not a perfect recipe or a golden ticket to passing probation. It takes more than a list of rules to be successful in passing probation. Ultimately, the responsibility of passi...
Volunteering with the Firehouse Ambassador Program
Volunteering with the Firehouse Ambassador Program
You never know what to expect when you sign up to be a volunteer. I had the opportunity to serve as an Ambassador for the Firehouse Expo 2015 Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. I was very fortunate to assist with setting up the inaugural Legends and Icons Event for the Firehouse Hall of Fame. This opportunity was one of the most memorable volunteer...
Become a Volunteer and Serve Your Community
Become a Volunteer and Serve Your Community
Over the years, I have volunteered for various organizations. When I first started my career in the fire service, I began as a volunteer, and this experience taught me the importance of volunteerism. However, one of the most rewarding volunteer experiences was when I traveled to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, after the devastating earthquake in 2010. I wil...
The Value of Education in the Fire Service
The Value of Education in the Fire Service
This show is in memory of Fire Chief (Retired) Alan V. Brunacini (April 18, 1937 – October 15, 2017) and Chief (Retired) Dr. Harry R. Carter, FIFireE, CFO (July 29, 1947 – Jun 17, 2022). In this encore presentation from The Future Firefighter Podcast, Host Christopher Baker speaks to Dr. Harry R. Carter about the value of education in the fire...
Maintaining the Work and Life Balance
Maintaining the Work and Life Balance
Throughout my fire service career, I have worked nearly every shift schedule available. When I first started as a volunteer, I signed up for 24-hour shifts on a Kelly Schedule as a paid reserve. About a year later, I received the opportunity to be a wildland firefighter and transitioned to the 72-hour shift schedule. As a wildland firefighter, I so...
Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives in the Wildland
Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives in the Wildland
When the call comes for an immediate-need strike team assignment, wildland firefighters respond within a moment's notice, sometimes only with their out-of-county bags. Also referred to as red bags, these bags are packed with essential survival items for a 14-day assignment. Depending on the operational assignment, these red bags are weighed and hav...
15: Jill Sheperd Piercy Clark - The Baker Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
Podcast
·
Podcast
15: Jill Sheperd Piercy Clark - The Baker Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
The Baker Podcast · Episode
14: Fire Chief Dennis Compton - The Baker Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
Podcast
·
Podcast
14: Fire Chief Dennis Compton - The Baker Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
The Baker Podcast · Episode
13: Fire Captain Forrest Martin - The Baker Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
Podcast
·
Podcast
13: Fire Captain Forrest Martin - The Baker Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
The Baker Podcast · Episode
12: Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell
Podcast
·
Podcast
12: Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell
The Baker Podcast · Episode
11: CPF President Brian K. Rice
Podcast
·
Podcast
11: CPF President Brian K. Rice
The Baker Podcast · Episode
10: Fire Chief Damon Covington
Podcast
·
Podcast
10: Fire Chief Damon Covington
The Baker Podcast · Episode
9: Director Ken Pimlott
Podcast
·
Podcast
9: Director Ken Pimlott
8: Fire Captain II Erik Scott
Podcast
·
Podcast
8: Fire Captain II Erik Scott
7: Fire Chaplain Jim Cook
Podcast
·
Podcast
7: Fire Chaplain Jim Cook
The Baker Podcast · Episode
6: Assistant Chief Rayne Gray
Podcast
·
Podcast
6: Assistant Chief Rayne Gray
The Baker Podcast · Episode
5: Fire Captain II Tim Werle
Podcast
·
Podcast
5: Fire Captain II Tim Werle
4: Deputy Director Nick Schuler
Podcast
·
Podcast
4: Deputy Director Nick Schuler
3: Fire Chief Jason Caughey
Podcast
·
Podcast
3: Fire Chief Jason Caughey
2: Chief Daniel Berlant
Podcast
·
Podcast
2: Chief Daniel Berlant
1: Chief Timothy Sendelbach
Podcast
·
Podcast
1: Chief Timothy Sendelbach
Contact Host Christopher Baker
Contact Host Christopher Baker
View on mobile
Explore other Linktrees
Kaitlyn Johnson
@missynjohnson
Tiara Willis
@thetiarawillis
Ken Eurich
@keneurich
ericclapton
@ericclapton
Simpson Street
@simpsonstreet
Mythical Kitchen
@mythicalkitchen
Hunter Vought
@huntervought
Be Fat Be Happy
@befatbehappy
jimgaffigan
@jimgaffigan
SAG Awards
@sagawards
previous
next
Discover more
See all
@slowrecipe_
@gabrielbuettner
@evaristoemm
@Jackclaasy
@jcproduccionesof
@tsimports
@erinfaganfilms
@coley06
@shenshenkj
@nayadenunesterapeuta
@valegirls11
@simplyygab
@care4nanaktravel
@Melbet_bd
@Traimeo
@granolua
@siddharthkatiyar
@Djevilhunter
@sm8rties
@embodied_heart_
@AmmarNftNomad
@optimumpromotion
@enricobelloni
@jorgemauricio
@gbullet
@Tanyas.cz
@slugosk
@bubbleteafactory
@dinemension
@DaanWassenaar
@ulyamualamah
@huntingtown
@odehorreur
@goodjujuconcepts
@jakzzstore
@MG_ATACAD0
@franvelservicoselocacao
@institutoassertive
@Deno.sz
@tg.fitness
@reidigital9
@Ana_Ricardo
@hazeljoyc
@maddy.ward
@jendelafinansial
More from Linktree
Products
Link in bio + tools
Manage your social media
Grow and engage your audience
Monetize your following
Measure your success
Templates
Marketplace
Learn
Resources
How to use Linktree
Pricing
Link in bio + tools
Link in bio
Customize your Linktree
Link shortener
Create trackable, shareable short links
QR code generator
Turn links into scannable QR codes
Canva Background Editor
Import your custom designs from Canva into your profile
Linktree for every social platform
Grow and engage your audience everywhere
Instagram
TikTok
LinkedIn
X
Manage your social media
Schedule and auto-post
Hands-free, hassle-free social media planning
Instagram auto reply
Automated replies and DMs triggered by comments
AI content & caption generator
Instant AI-powered post ideas and captions
Hashtag generator
Trending hashtag suggestions for better reach
Social integration for every social platform
Plan, auto post, and share across all platforms
Instagram
TikTok
Facebook
Pinterest
LinkedIn
Threads
Youtube
Grow and engage your audience
Collect leads with contact forms
Turn visitors into subscribers
Manage and activate your audience
Organize, tag, and track contacts
Send contacts to email tools
Sync with Mailchimp, Klaviyo, Kit & more
Monetize your following
Earn with a Linktree Shop
Sell products and earn commission
Sell an online course
Create and sell your expertise easily
Host digital products
Sell digital products and build your email list
Earn by hosting sponsored links
Share brand offers and earn for every sign-up or sale
Get rewarded for growing your Linktree
Earn points, level up and unlock cash bonuses
Booked and paid, easily
Offer sessions and earn from your expertise
Measure your success
Social + link analytics
Track clicks, engagement and audience insights
Resources
Read our blog
All the latest tips, tricks and growth strategies
Success Stories
Real people, real results on Linktree
How to use Linktree
Linktree Help Centre
Get answers, guides and support
✕