In December of 1970, the Phoenix Police Department lost two officers in one night, Officer Albert Bluhm was shot and Officer Dale Stone killed in a motorcycle accident while responding to the officer down call of Bluhm. After that night, 6 Phoenix Business Men came together to form an organization in support of the families known as The Phoenix 100…

Our latest episode of “The Call” podcast featuring Jason Schechterle, and his son Masen Schechterle is out now on Spotify and TheCallPod.com! You don’t want to miss how inspiring their stories are and how they overcame adversity as a family. From Jason raising a family as a law enforcement officer, to surviving a near fatal accident, and teaching h…

Our latest episode of “The Call” podcast featuring Dr. Nameeta Sahni is out now on Spotify, Apple Music and also TheCallPod.com! With topics ranging from mental health, to the daily stresses of working in law enforcement, and even sharing stories about past experiences, we hope that our discussion provides insight and resources to help public safet…

Detective Clark Schwartzkopf details one of the most harrowing cases in the valley’s history, and we’re grateful to him and his colleague Andy Hill for sharing their story with us. Check out our exclusive interview for “The Call” podcast on "The Call" Podcast website (See Link Below). Clark and Andy give us details not found in the book! Random Rec…

Northwest Firefighter Gary Watson has spent 20+ years in the fire service, from paramedic to engineer he has experienced a lot. Today, Gary’s mission revolves around putting First Responders First through peer support. Join us on this latest episode of The Call Podcast as Gary shares the story about how he is bringing mental health issues to the fo…

Tucson police sergeant David Allen has found himself in working in many different areas of law-enforcement in his career, each one for a season. Join us for part one of this two-part series of The Call as Sergeant Allen shares with us stories from behind the badge and the many different seasons of his career.…

Tucson police sergeant David Allen has found himself in working in many different areas of law-enforcement in his career, each one for a season. Join us for part one of this two-part series of The Call as Sergeant Allen shares with us stories from behind the badge and the many different seasons of his career.…

As a Tucson Fire Department Public Information Officer, Barrett Baker’s duties included sharing information and details of calls that most could never imagine. In our most recent episode Battalion Chief Baker shares with us how he looks at his career with a No Bad Days perspective, turning tragic calls into education experiences for the public.…

Join us for Part 2 of The Call Episode 19 where we continue our talk with Tempe Police Officer Lindsay Long. In the fall of 2018 Officer Long and her partner set out on a routine call to serve an order of protection, what they didn’t know is the ripple effect that would happen when the suspect opened fire of them. In Part 2, Officer Long talks abou…

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On the latest episode of The Call: Stories from Behind the Badge, we welcome Pima County Sheriff’s Department Detective Gosta Zetterburg. Detective Zetterburg shares with us his 19 year journey from starting in patrol as a Deputy, transitioning to the Border Crime Unit, Special Investigations Unit and to his position now as the head of the Night De…

Troy Hayes spent 34 years as a First Responder—17 of those years with the Arizona Department of Public Safety as a trooper/paramedic with the Air Rescue Unit. Join us on the latest episode of The Call: Stories from Behind the Badge as Troy shares the story of a unique day in Arizona when he happened to end up using his snow shoes—what started as a …

You might know him for his fun firefighter parodies like Turn Out for What, My Knee Hurts Now and Booter, but we know him as Firefighter Brent Fenton of the Daisy Mountain Fire Department. Join us as Firefighter Fenton shares his journey from the son of a Phoenix Police Officer to firefighter, his rise on social media and The Call of his first burn…

From a ride along with a neighbor to Pinal County Sheriff. Sheriff Mark Lamb shares his journey in law enforcement from starting with the Salt River PD working with the gang unit and his path to American Sheriff on the hit reality television shows Live PD & 60 Days In.By 100 Club of Arizona

U.S. Border Patrol Agent Mike has had 17 surgeries, 26 procedures, 18 broken bones, and 19 sets of stitches; he has been stabbed 4 times, in 4 shoot-outs and has lost a pinky. Join us as he tells us the story of the night he ended up alone and under fire while patrolling the U.S. border.By 100 Club of Arizona

Leigha Graziano didn’t know she would be called to be in the fire service from a young age, in fact it wasn’t a dream of hers until she grew to admire the first responders who came to her family’s aid on some of their worst days. Now, after spending 5 years as a Glendale Fire Fighter Leigha shares the story of her brother Dalton, the way he impacte…

Kaile and Tyler's story began in the United States Navy. The two worked together as welders on a ship that naval folks lovingly refer to as "The Love Boat". Friendship blossomed into romance, and after completing their service, Kaile and Tyler moved to Arizona to start their life together. Kaile was attending nursing school while Tyler pursued his …

Each day, our first responders are faced with the harsh realities of our world: darkness, death, danger, and pain. Some calls leave an indelible mark. Join us as Arizona Department of Public Safety's Director, Colonel Frank Milstead, gives us a glimpse into his Law Enforcement career and shares his most memorable calls.…

Our third installment of “You Have the Right to Remain Silent”- Join us as Carroll Cooley wraps up our segment on the Miranda case. "It's March of 1963. The time is approximately 11:30PM. Patricia Weir boards the bus following her shift at the Paramount Theater in Phoenix. She exits the bus at her stop at 7th Street and Marlette Avenue. As Patricia…

Our second installment of “You Have the Right to Remain Silent”- Join us as Carroll Cooley dives deeper into the Miranda case. It's March of 1963. The time is approximately 11:30PM. Patricia Weir boards the bus following her shift at the Paramount Theater in Phoenix. She exits the bus at her stop at 7th Street and Marlette Avenue. As Patricia makes…

It's March of 1963. The time is approximately 11:30PM. Patricia Weir boards the bus following her shift at the Paramount Theater in Phoenix. She exits the bus at her stop at 7th Street and Marlette Avenue. As Patricia makes her way home, a man whom she does not know grabs her and forces her into his vehicle-- she is kidnapped, bound, and raped. Fol…

Steve, a retired Phoenix Firefighter, shares the story of a call that will stay with him forever. It’s circa 1990. 2AM. A three-story nightclub on Mill Avenue in Tempe catches fire. The building is old and has been renovated time and time again. Hidden spaces behind walls and beneath floors conceal fire and smoke. Electricity in the building remain…

Many first responders face the harsh realities of traumatic emotional and physical experiences throughout their career. In May of 2016, Officer Mark Valenzuela responded to a call that would forever change his life. Join us as we dive into Mark's tale of trauma, strength, and forgiveness.By 100 Club of Arizona

Our officers and firefighters put themselves in danger every shift. A "typical" call can turn sideways in an instant; Detective Austin of Phoenix Police Department joins us to tell his story of a "run of the mill" Civil Standby that took an unexpectedly violent turn.By 100 Club of Arizona

Autumn's late husband, Tim Barber (a Detective with Tempe Police Department), passed away in 2011 after fighting a long battle with prostate cancer. Following Tim's death, Autumn was faced with the terrible reality of birthing and raising their unborn twins without her husband at her side. Autumn joins us to share her story of love, loss, and coura…

In April of 2016, Stephen Gunn (an Engineer with Peoria Fire & Medical Department) and 70 other firefighters were dispatched to a house fire near 75th Avenue and Thunderbird. A Peoria home was engulfed in flames following a home invasion that ended in arson, and firefighters received several reports from bystanders and officers that someone was tra…

While on night patrol in 2014, Officer Sheffert and his partner came across a Young man sprinting down a busy roadway. The Teen’s behavior was strange for the neighborhood and the officers stopped him. The young man, Anthony Shultz, explained that he was out for a run because he was training for a wrestling match; Anthony was 16 years old. After ta…