Fire Headlines Podcast
WFCA's Podcast for the Latest Fire Service News
In the Fire Headlines weekly podcast, industry thought leader Chief Ken Kehmna teams up with Western Fire Chiefs Association host Samantha Didion to explore the most popular fire service news stories alongside subject matter experts from various backgrounds.
It is our collective mission to bring you, the listener, into the conversation about the rapidly changing landscape of emergency response in America. Together, we will assess both the challenges and opportunities that first responders face today.
Topics are selected from the most popular news stories from our newsletter, the Daily Dispatch (DD). The DD delivers FREE, daily, state-specific fire service news straight to your inbox. Sign up if you aren’t already a subscriber, and follow Fire Headlines on your podcast platform of choice to make sure you never miss an episode.
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Fire Headlines Host
Samantha Didion has been with the Western Fire Chiefs Association since June 2023 and has been hosting the Fire Headlines Podcast since September 2023. She earned her Master’s degree in Strategic Communications from Washington State University in May 2024. With a passion for storytelling and communication, Samantha brings a fresh perspective and dynamic expertise to the podcast.
Originally from Ohio, Samantha moved to Southern Oregon after completing her undergraduate degree in 2020 to work as a multimedia journalist at a TV news station. After a year in the news industry, she transitioned into the fire service, taking on the role of Community Engagement Coordinator at a local fire department. Her unique blend of media experience and fire service insight now enriches her work on the podcast, where she’s excited to share compelling stories and critical information with a broader audience.