Buzz Lechowski, episode 94, began his fire service journey near his childhood home in Chicago and the northwest suburbs in 1994, becoming an EMT and starting on his fire science degree. Having split time in Arizona during his teens, it didn’t take long for him to gravitate back west to Sedona. Attending Yavapai College, he started volunteering with the Sedona Fire District and became a career Firefighter/EMT in 1999. Continuing his education, he became a Paramedic in 2000, completed his bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership, and a Master’s degree in Communication from Arizona State University.
While with Sedona Fire, Buzz has progressed through each rank from Firefighter, to Engineer, Captain, Battalion Chief, and for nearly four years was the Division Chief of Operations. He is currently the Division Chief of EMS.
He has served on the Honor Guard, pipe band, peer-support team, charity board, L3690 E-Board, and dozens of RBO committees while with SFD.
He has a love for education and teaching, devotes time to several non-profit organizations including the Arizona Burn Foundation, and is passionate about mental health and wellness for himself, his fellow fire service members, and community.
Married for 28 years with five children and now one beautiful granddaughter, he has kept busy away from work growing, chasing, and driving his family for 25 years.
Buzz has a desire to learn, love, and lead others, helping those he encounters thrive in whatever they endeavor.
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Ep.28, Heart Fit For Duty with Kepra Jack
Ep.27 Storytelling on Purpose with Nick Baskerville
Ep.26 Everyone Goes Home w/ Christopher Baker
Ep. 25 Eat more protein! Understanding macro eating and healthy mindset with Krista Moreland
Ep. 24 Ghost Squad and more with Creston Ludlow
Ep.23 Hiking and getting after it! with Ely Rivera
Ep. 22 "Dead Weight", a story of difficulty and success with Patrick O'Neill
Ep. 21 Career planning and so much more w/ Darrell B. Wiseman
Ep. 20, Life in the Alarm Room with Kimberly Brophy
Ep.19 Squad Life... take 2, with Greg Hawk
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Ep.16 Motivational Quotes with Austin Moreland
Ep.15 Your Mental Health: How to stay in the game with Dr. Kerry Ramella
Ep.14 The commute to Cali; leadership, complacency and training with Matt Bryant
Ep.13 Trip review and being 20ish!
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