Out of the Ashes : Stories from Lancashire
Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service's first podcast series.
We talk to people who have had life-changing experiences that brought them together with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. They tell the often unseen side of emergencies and their stories could save your life.
Podcasting since 2023 • 12 episodes
Out of the Ashes : Stories from Lancashire
Latest Episodes
Episode 12: Future Firefighters: Your Guide to Fitness and Fuel
Fitness is a key part of being a firefighter, whether you’re on-call or wholetime. In this episode, we speak to Amanda, our Service Fitness Advisor, about everything you need to know to get fit for the fireground.We cover how to prepare ...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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23:31
Episode 11: Alert and Ready: An On-Call Firefighter’s Story
Have you ever been curious about what it’s like to be an on-call firefighter, what the fitness test involves, and how to apply for the position?With recruitment for on-call firefighters opening soon, we’ve put together a podcast episode ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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22:57
Episode 10: Reflections with the Retiring Chief Fire Officer
In this heartfelt episode of Out of the Ashes: Stories from Lancashire, we sit down with Chief Fire Officer Justin Johnston as he prepares for retirement after an extraordinary 30-year career in the fire service. Jus...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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43:58
Episode 9 - Empowering Young Lives Through The King's Trust Programme
In episode 9, we’re shining a light on a surprising but incredibly impactful area of our work at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service—the positive influence we have on children and young adults through our community programs. We’re particularly f...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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26:20
Episode 8: Unexpected Businesses Disruptions, Are you prepared?
In episode 8, we’re joined by three expert guests: Esma, Senior Business Continuity and Emergency Planning Officer at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Services; Emergency Planning and Risk Manager, Julie Ferguson from Lancaster University; and Dharme...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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29:36