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SAFD HEAT 🔥Ramblin' with Chief FraustoSix months in to her appointment as Fire Chief, we sat down to talk with Chief Valerie Frausto. The discussion slid into a bit of rambling, thanks to Mater PIO Joe Arrington. Listen and enjoy!2025-05-1925 min
ENside Politics2024’s biggest scandals in San Antonio politicsGreg Jefferson and reporters Megan Rodriguez and Brooke Park discuss what they consider to be the biggest controversies this year at City Hall and the Bexar County Courthouse.Suggested reading:Councilman Marc Whyte takes plea deal in drunken driving caseBoard reprimands Council Member Marc Whyte for ‘knowingly’ violating ethics rules‘An embarrassment’: San Antonio loses out on $20M in tax credits for affordable housingEast Side councilman could go before ethics board after misleading truck dealerCommissioner Grant Moody's abstentions raise concerns over leadersh...2024-12-2450 min
KLRNA new San Antonio Fire ChiefThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we meet the SAFD Fire Chief Valerie Frausto.
Then, Randy chats with former county judge and longtime lawmaker Nelson Wolff about the election, the election process, and how things look moving forward.
On Reporter’s Roundtable, we get a wrap up of the city’s propositions that passed in this week’s election with local government reporter Andrea Drusch from the San Antonio Report.
On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app and on our Facebook page.  Watch all pas...2024-11-0826 min
Everything Theater PodcastStage Combat and PlaywritingDavid Bunce, local actor/fight choreography/playwright joins us to talk about stage combat, the SAFD (Society of American Fight Directors), and his work on "Red Maple", his play that was produced at Capital Repertory Theatre and Curtain Call Theatre.2024-10-0134 min
The Actor's Instrument with Hassiem MuhammadHow to Be a Multi-Hyphenate with Leraldo AnzalduaIn today’s entertainment industry, versatility is key, and few exemplify this better than Leraldo Anzaldua. As a renowned Fight Director, Voiceover Actor, Motion Capture Performer, and Intimacy Director, Leraldo Anzaldua stands out for his exceptional work across multiple fields.With over 25 years of experience, Leraldo is a Fight Master and Certified Teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD). His expertise in Stage Combat choreography and fight direction has earned him global acclaim. Leraldo has choreographed and directed combat scenes for numerous productions worldwide, showcasing his extensive knowledge and skill.In the realm of...2024-08-1230 min
The Actor's Instrument with Hassiem MuhammadShakespeare, Swords, & Stories with Fight Master Dale GirardFight Master Dale Girard not only teaches actors how to break boards with their bare hands, but might just teach them more about storytelling than any collegiate acting class. Dale Girard is an award-winning Fight Director, as well as a professional Stunt Coordinator, Director, Martial Artist, Actor, Educator and Author. With over 35 years' experience in professional theatre, opera, and ballet, Dale has staged more than 275 Equity and AGMA productions across the US and Canada, as well as having over 500 additional professional, semi-professional and university fight directing credits. As a stunt coordinator and action artist, Dale has brought his creative v...2024-07-2236 min
Nothing is OB: Golf PodcastEp 114 - SAPD vs SAFD - 21st Annual Alamo Cup Captains "The Patriot Cup"Ep.114 I will have on the captains of the SAFD and SAPD teams for the 21st Annual Alamo Cup. Benny Rodriguez of SAFD and Joe Zulaica of SAPD the captains of each respective team will talk about the history of the Alamo Cup some of their stories and more Tune in!!!
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...2024-06-1151 minSAFD HEAT 🔥Meet SliderDr. Melissa Graham drops by with Slider, SAFD's new therapy dog. Also, Dr. Graham updates us on the progress made since the stand down on mental health.2023-05-2416 minSAFD HEAT 🔥Meet Slider, SAFD Therapy DogDr. Melissa Graham drops by with Slider, SAFD's new therapy dog. Also, Dr. Graham updates us on the progress made since the stand down on mental health.2023-05-2416 min
The Community of TheatreEpisode 12: Stage CombatI’m joined by co-founder of The Broke Thespians Nate Nelson to discuss stage combat at the community theatre level.
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The Medevac Podcast#074 - Kevin Burke - Firefighter PoetMedevac Podcast welcomes poet, punk rocker, and firefighter, Kevin Burke. The last 8 years, he's been a member of the fire service, and the last five years of that he has been proud to be part of SAFD's Rescue. Kevin has been a long standing and seasoned artist, touring as a musician and as a poet, shared stages with world renowned poets and grammy award winning musicians. His work has been published by Freeze Ray Press, Into Quarterly, Timber Mouse Publishing, Button Poetry (video), and Write About Now Publishing. Kevin is also the 2011 Austin Poetry Slam Champ, 2011 Southwest Shootout Slam Champ...2023-03-301h 19
LA Theatre Bites - PodcastInterview with Battlesong of Boudica Actress/Fight Choreographer Jen AlbertInterview with Battlesong of Boudica Actress/Fight Choreographer Jen Albert. Jen Albert trained with Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) fight master David Woolley and is certified in Unarmed, Rapier and Dagger, Smallsword, Broadsword, Sword and Shield, and Quarterstaff. She is also a martial artist and an original company member of Babes with Blades, Chicago’s only all-female stage combat company. She is the first female to win the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle award for Fight Choreography for the School of Night’s production of Punch and Judy. In addition, she received the 2019 Stage Raw award for Fight Choreography for Mari...2023-03-2431 min
Multiple Calls PodcastEpisode 59 - Kevin BurkeEpisode 59 with Kevin Burke is now available!
Poet, punk rocker, and firefighter, Kevin Burke is a difficult individual to sum up. The last 8 years of his life, he's been a member of the fire service, and the last five years of that he has been proud to be part of SAFD's Res51cue. Prior to his time as a public servant, Kevin has been a long standing and seasoned artist. He has toured as a musician and as a poet, shared stages with world renowned poets and grammy award winning musicians, and has always tried to make art that makes a di...2023-01-261h 55SAFD HEAT 🔥The most important podcast continued- Cancer awareness.Fire fighter occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths in the fire service. In 2019, more than 75% of the names of fire fighters added to the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Wall of Honor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, were of members who died from occupational cancer.In partnership with the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), the IAFF has designated January as Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month to provide fire fighters the necessary tools and guidance to develop life-saving protocols for cancer prevention and to support those with a cancer diagnosis within their departments.Learn...2023-01-0620 min
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Smart FirefightingEpisode 139: How Proactive CRR Efforts Improve Emergency Resource Allocation with Bryan Norris | TSI Mini SeriesBy the way: CRR = community risk reduction!
Hello Smart Firefighting Community!
Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!
This is the third episode of our TSI Mini Series. Hosted in Texas during October 2022, Technology Summit International - IAFC's newest conference - brought the tech of the future to today’s fire and emergency service professionals — helping them reduce risks to their communities, improve their ability to respond to emergencies, and save live...2022-11-1713 minSAFD HEAT 🔥The most important podcast.Honest talk about mental health in the SAFD.2022-11-1433 min
Multiple Calls PodcastEpisode 55 - Daniel DruryDaniel is a Marine Corps Veteran. He has been serving as a Firefighter with San Antonio for 5 years and is currently riding Truck 17. He is an SAFD mentor for probationary Firefighters and an MV Fire Rescue TX Lead Instructor. He has been published in Firehouse magazine and featured on The Rogue Tailboard Podcast.
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Logistics: @haileyfirefit2022-11-101h 09SAFD HEAT 🔥MDA Fill the Boot is backMDA Fill the Boot is backGuests Capt. Roger Lopez and Lt. Chris Fink fill us inWe talk to an incredible woman with muscular dystrophy with a lot of love for SAFD and Fill the BootJoe says B shift will once again prevail and raise the most money…2022-10-0321 minSAFD HEAT 🔥And we're back! Brisket with HEB and Brother Albert returns to us.HEB treats SAFD with their 'brisket-abilities' for 'helping heroes' and our miracle brother Albert Pedroza returns to duty!2022-09-0131 min
Özgür YorumKılıçdaroğlu tek kale oynuyor!Birkaç ay önce, başkanlık yarışında şans tanınmayan Kılıçdaroğlu, peşpeşe yaptığı ataklarla mevcut adayları sollayıp öne geçiyor. İmamoğlu, yaptığı hatalarla kendi adaylığını baltalarken, Mansur Yavaş en önemli konularda ne düşündüğünü ısrarla gizlerken o, kararlı adımlarla rakip kaleye yürüyor. Erdoğan için bir yolunu bulup Kılıçdaroğlu’nu safdışı bırakmak, stadı yakmak , maçı çalmak ya da iptal ettirmek dışında yol kalmamışa benziyor.2022-05-2602 min
KENS 5 Eyewitness News NOWWEDNESDAY, DEC. 1 | 18-year-old girl shot in the chest; SAFD using new video chat tech for 911 callsAn argument between two teenage girls ends up with one of them shot.
San Antonio fire dispatchers are using new 911 technology that's saved lives and freed up resources for other emergencies.
Those stories and more in today's Eyewitness News NOW.
2021-12-0102 minSAFD HEAT 🔥Episode #8 Talking bunker gearSAFD HEAT Episode # 8  We are talking bunker gear changes with Lt. Dennis Chavez & First Responders Ruck to Remember with Tom Schwennesen.2021-11-1027 min
Rapid FireThe Evolution of PPE Since 9/11Learn about the changing culture within the fire service that has led to a better understanding of health and safety needs for firefighters through advancements in PPE in the years since 9/11.   WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO LEARN:Conceptualization of today's particulate blocking hoods  Expectations of gear inspections and cleaning  Inefficiencies in past PPE technology Ergonomic design of modern turnout gear  Introduction of alternative PPE  ABOUT OUR GUEST :Jim Reidy was a Lieutenant on Ladder 46 for the San Antonio Texas Fire Department (SAFD) where he...2021-09-1356 minSAFD HEAT 🔥Episode #7 SAFD goes viralHeavy Rescue gained national exposure recently with the condo tragedy in Florida.Recently, SAFD went viral with two rescues by our own TRT.Lt. Juan Velez and Lt. David Philipp discuss Heavy Rescue, why San Antonio has so many MVC's and also express confusion over Joe's vacation mustache.2021-07-1329 min
The Voracious Studentk. Jenny Jones - Intimacy and Consentk. Jenny Jones is a fight master, fight director, actress and a professor of acting at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). She also served as Board President for the ground breaking organization Intimacy Directors International (IDI) and is a passionate advocate for consent culture. In this episode, she discusses intimacy, the relatively new position of the intimacy director and coordinator, its connection to the #metoo movement and how this work improves so many aspects of the rehearsal process. Denis and k. Jenny also discuss the difference between safety and comfort, the director/actor relationship, setting boundaries...2021-06-1051 minSAFD HEAT 🔥SAFD History (pt.2)A brothel fire and a Chief put in Jail  .. and much much more!2021-05-0514 minSAFD HEAT 🔥SAFD History (pt.1)This month, learn about the history of SAFDFire Companies pre-1891Our first steam engine was delivered by ***** ???The Davy Crockett ladder truck?A brothel fire and a Chief put in Jail  .. and much much more!2021-04-2931 minSAFD HEAT 🔥Episode #4 Cancer & workers' compCancer prevention and resources From the OCC (what is the OCC?)...and SAFD has an APP now!Capt. Craig BalterLt. Dan Barto &Help and info for workers comp claimsEdward Guerra Jr.Beth Wedige2021-03-3124 minSAFD HEAT 🔥Episode #3 Snovid-21February 14th-19th was like no other, ever, for SAFD. Let’s discuss; Episode #3 is ready for your listening pleasure.2021-02-2536 minSAFD HEAT 🔥Episode #2 Wildland vs. EMS and Social Distortion or The Ramones?This month's guests, MOF Josh Frandsen and Engineer Stuart Henricksen Wildland Fire.  2021-01-1335 min
Podcaster App Film SerileriSafdıe Kardeşler, Yeni Nesil Yönetmenler IVKariyerlerine yirmili yaşlarının başında başlayan Amerikalı Josh ve Benjamin kardeşler, kısa sürede adlarından söz ettirmeyi başarmışlardır. Robert Pattinson’ın başrolünde yer aldığı Good Time’ın ardından tempoyu hiç düşürmeden, başrolünde Adam Sandler’ın yer aldığı Uncut Gems’i çekerek zirveye oynayan ikilinin filmleri hakkında konuşuyoruz. Keyifli dinlemeler!BAHSİ GEÇEN FİLMLERThe Pleasure of Being Robbed (2008)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1189259/Soygun- Good Time (orijinal adı)- (2017)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4846232/Uncut Gems- (2019)htt...2020-12-1506 minSAFD HEAT 🔥Episode #1 'off we go and goodbye to 2020'This month's guests:Lt. Rich Anderson talks about the importance of knowing your first due, and life as a new Lieutenant. Also, we put a Probie on 'The Hot Seat.'2020-12-0925 min
We All Have a StoryEpisode 3 - Guest: Angela Bonacasa, Stage Combat InstructorIn this episode our guest is Angela Bonacasa. Angela is a stage combat instructor and fight director based in Castine.  She has been a certified teacher of stage combat with the Society of American Fight Directors (www.safd.org) since 2001.  She is also a director and actor, and is the Artistic Director of the Orono based True North Theatre.  Note: This episode was recorded in August 2020 in the middle of the COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") pandemic.You can find out more about Angela by visiting her website: www.angelabonacasa.comOther Things Mentioned in this Episode:...2020-09-1347 min
Faith of Our HeroesSAFD Engineer Kade MillerBobby and Kade talk about coming to faith as an adult, living out your faith at work, entertaining angels, and more on this episode of Faith of Our Heroes. For comments, questions, or to be a guest, email faithofourheroes@gmail.com For prayer, email HFDPrayer@gmail.com Check out our weekly devotional https://thefirefighterdevotional.blogspot.com/2020-08-271h 06
San Antonio's VoiceFire Chief Charles Hood talks coronavirusNow when you dial 9-1-1, there are changes due to COVID-19. But will they hurt your ability to receive care? Charles Hood, Chief of the San Antonio Fire Department, talks to Randy Beamer about emergency response in the midst of a pandemic.
Hood also reveals that some firefighters infected their loved ones at home, his opinion on wearing or not wearing a mask, and why a SAFD program put in place years ago is now at the forefront of COVID-19 testing.
Hood has been Fire Chief since 2007 and commands approximately 1,800 personnel.
Contact...2020-06-0538 min
The Curvy PodTiza GarlandTiza Garland is an Associate Professor of Theatre at the University of Florida where she teaches in the MFA, BFA, and BA programs.  Her primary teaching responsibilities including teaching the Movement for the Actor courses, Stage Combat, and Period Styles Movement.Professor Garland is a Certified Movement Analyst (CMA) of Laban Movement Analysis (LMA).  She is a Certified Teacher with the National Michael Chekhov Association and she is a Certified Teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD), a Certified Teacher with the British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat (BASSC), and a Senior Teacher with Dueling Arts Internat...2019-08-1900 min
Thespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Dan Granke, Director, Intimacy Director, Fight DirectorS1 Ep29 2019-4-25 Thespis Interviews Dan Granke, Director, Intimacy Director, Fight Director Melanie talks with Director, Intimacy Director, Fight Director, and Educator, Dan Granke. Bruce and Melanie catch-up. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. https://www.teamidi.org https://www.safd.org https://www.cherokeehistorical.org/unto-these-hills http://theatreanddance.arts.usf.edu/content/go/theatre2019-04-2655 min
Arts InArts In: Dan GrankeFight director Dan Granke is a master of physical storytelling and a professional expert on violence.
Dan teaches at the University of South Florida and choreographs stage combat for a range of Bay area and Sarasota theatres, and even the St Pete Opera.
He’s also a Shakespeare expert who helped to found the Tampa Shakespeare Festival’s free outdoor performances.
In a conversation full of laughter and surprising details, Dan explains the art of stage violence, the storytelling skills behind it and how to safely make it look like you just stabbed somebody in the neck.
Dan takes us thro...2018-03-1834 min