))
Fire Chief David Gerboth on Salem’s Community Safety Innovation
Manage episode 492366175 series 3594698
Content provided by Jacob Espinoza. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jacob Espinoza or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem!
In this episode, Jacob Espinoza and Eleanore Ryan sit down with Salem Fire Chief David Gerboth to discuss:
- The major transition bringing Salem’s ambulance service back in-house with 60 new hires.
- Plans for alternative service delivery to preserve resources for major emergencies.
- Preparing for wildfire season and Fourth of July safety.
- And much more!
Timestamps:
06:42 - Interview with Fire Chief David Gerboth begins
12:51 - The culture of compassion in emergency response
20:10 - Bringing ambulance service back to Salem Fire Department
26:00 - Recent train trestle fire
28:18 - Fourth of July safety and fireworks guidelines
34:13 - Eleanore's house fire story
42:00 - Community engagement and ride-along programs
46 episodes
Share
