Handoff to the Fire Family Collective
05/22/25 • 30 min
In this episode, Peter McKenzie and Amanda Ellis discuss the transition of the Firehouse Roundtable podcast to the Fire Family Collective, focusing on the importance of community and support for families of firefighters. Amanda shares her personal journey of feeling isolated as a new firefighter's spouse and how connecting with others in similar situations has been transformative. They explore the vision for the Fire Family Collective, including mentorship programs and upcoming resources aimed at supporting families. The conversation emphasizes the need for connection, understanding, and shared experiences within the firefighting community.
Host: Capt. Peter McKenzie (ret.) of Ventura Fire Foundation Inc.
Guest Host: Amanda Ellis
Link: Request Access to the Fire Family Collective
Connect with Ventura Fire Foundation on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Text the show - feedback, guest suggestions, etc.
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Copyright of Ventura Fire Foundation 2025.
In this episode, Peter McKenzie and Amanda Ellis discuss the transition of the Firehouse Roundtable podcast to the Fire Family Collective, focusing on the importance of community and support for families of firefighters. Amanda shares her personal journey of feeling isolated as a new firefighter's spouse and how connecting with others in similar situations has been transformative. They explore the vision for the Fire Family Collective, including mentorship programs and upcoming resources aimed at supporting families. The conversation emphasizes the need for connection, understanding, and shared experiences within the firefighting community.
Host: Capt. Peter McKenzie (ret.) of Ventura Fire Foundation Inc.
Guest Host: Amanda Ellis
Link: Request Access to the Fire Family Collective
Connect with Ventura Fire Foundation on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Text the show - feedback, guest suggestions, etc.
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Copyright of Ventura Fire Foundation 2025.
Previous Episode
Previewing the Fire Family Collective
Guest host Amanda Ellis talks with three other fire spouses, Stephanie Kay, Maggie Hernandez, and Anna Young, about the Ventura Fire Foundation's newest initiative, the Fire Family Collective. To be launched in January 2025, the Fire Family Collective is a supportive digital community for USA fire families offering resources, education, and connection. The Collective will empower fire families to overcome adversity, strengthen their relationships, and foster a sense of belonging within the fire service community. The discussion on this show taps into many topics the Collective will focus on, including parenting, relationships, and mental health.
Host: Capt. Peter McKenzie (ret.) of Ventura Fire Foundation Inc.
Guest Host: Amanda Ellis
Guest: Stephanie Kay
Guest: Maggie HernandezGuest: Anna Young
Link: Request Access to the Fire Family Collective
Connect with Ventura Fire Foundation on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Text the show - feedback, guest suggestions, etc.
Text the show - feedback, guest suggestions, etc.
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Copyright of Ventura Fire Foundation 2025.
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