Events - Police and Fire Service Day 2023

myBurbank Talks went on the road for our first-ever remote podcast, and we positioned ourselves on the apparatus floor of Station 11 where we had guests join us and talk about the different aspects of their jobs and responsibilities.

We discussed the Paramedic Program, Extraditions, Drone Operations, the new Parking Enforcement, and Hazmat Operations.

We even had Burbank Police Chief Michael Albanese stop by and discuss the day and the Police Department.

This, by far, is our most extended podcast at 2:05:00 in length, but you can look below for your favorite subjects to listen to, although we think that you find every section very informative.

Thank you to our guests and the Burbank Fire Department for hosting us!

Podcast Guests – Police and Fire Service Day, May 13, 2023

 00:46 – Senator Anthony Portantino

05:47 – Captain Jeff Cortina – Paramedic program

16:44 – Firefighter Nick Barthe – Extraction

27:46 – Burbank Motor Officer (aka “Merry 72), Drone Operator Ryan Rhoads

42:16 – Burbank Police Chief Michael Albanese

1:01:40 – Battalion Chief and Fire Marshall Dave Burke 

1:13:26 – Fire Inspector Karina Wakefield

1:23:54 – Rene Mendoza – Project Manager of Laz Parking

1:38:35 – Firefighter Kenny Maler – Hazmat Specialist 

1:52:14 – Captain Eric Rowley – Burbank Firefighters Local #778 President and BBQ Master