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San Bernardino County Fire: PIO PodcastAuthor: San Bernardino County Fire
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PIO Podcast (12/4/25): Bomberos Over Borders
Thursday, 4 December, 2025
We’re back with Episode 17 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and the team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain.Episode HighlightsTraining Day at Station 221Shawn Millerick takes the PIO podcast on the road and sets up in the training room at Station 221, recording with a full mobile studio. Mike Arvizo joins him on the mic, and they welcome a special group of guests who traveled far beyond county lines.A Ladder Truck for MexicaliFirefighters from Mexicali arrive in San Bernardino County for hands-on training with their newly donated American LaFrance tiller truck. Shawn and Mike discuss how this donation happened, why the Rotary Club and local partners stepped up, and what this rig will mean for a city of more than one million people that sees frequent structure fires. The crew also shares stories about the department’s size, stations, and the challenges of protecting such a dense and busy metro area.Meet the Mexicali FirefightersThrough translation and conversation, listeners learn about the visiting firefighters’ ranks, backgrounds, and the unique structure of their department. From volunteers trying to earn paid spots, to their tallest buildings, busiest stations, and daily call load, the episode highlights the deep passion and pride behind their service. The group reflects on the international brotherhood of the fire service and what it means to train together across borders.Life at Station 221Shawn sits down with the crew to talk about station life, new remodels, future plans for the training rooms, and the nonstop flow of activity at one of the busiest places in the county. The conversation drifts into personal hobbies, including Tony’s love for bicycles and Mike’s constant travel stories.Tech CornerShawn briefly revisits the National Emergency Response Information System training and shows the team the SBC Fire app. The crew also discusses new air monitors arriving across the county and how much more advanced the technology has become.This Day in HistoryWith the episode set to release on Thursday, Shawn looks ahead to celebrate Walt Disney’s birthday, shares a clip from Disneyland’s opening day, and adds a fun fact about his own time working in the park.Joke of the DayA classic groaner makes its way into the episode when Shawn asks the crew for a clean joke and eventually lands on a pun that earns at least one chuckle.Spark of Love and Holiday Season NotesThe team touches on Spark of Love events ramping up across the county and updates listeners on equipment and technology rolling out to the field.Links Mentioned in the Episode:Video Show Notes for Episode 17
