PIO Podcast (09/25/25): Captain Jay Dimoff
Description
We’re back with Episode 8 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast!
Host Captain Shawn Millerick and the team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain.
In this episode:
From San Bernardino International Airport, Captain Jay Dimoff of Station 233 shares his 26-year fire service journey and how his ties to San Felipe, Mexico inspired decades of cross-border donations of fire engines, ambulances, and equipment.
The team also dives into the behind the scenes logistics of getting retired rigs across the border, the role of community groups like the Fontana Rotary, and why outfitting firefighters with the right tools is more than just equipment, it is about dignity and service.
Captain Trent Blanchard from Station 71 calls in to talk Tech Corner, where he breaks down the evolution from hydraulic “line tools” to battery powered extrication gear and why this change matters on scene.
Plus, the Joke of the Day, This Day in History, and San Bernardino County Fun Facts.
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