Derrick Bean, a Fire Engineer, Girl Dad, and new member of the Foundation's Board celebrates the show's 50th epsiode with guest host Joe Booth. Derrick shares his unique journey to becoming a firefighter, including his multicultural background and experiences in various fire departments. The conversation delves into the importance of diversity in the fire service, the role of fire cause investigation, and the challenges of balancing family life as a firefighter. Derrick also discusses his recovery from a significant injury and the support he received from his community. The episode concludes with insights on encouraging future generations to consider firefighting as a career and the current challenges in recruitment within the field.Host: Joe Booth, Executive Director of Ventura Fire Foundation Inc.Guest: Engineer Derrick Bean of Ventura City FireLink: Register for Webinar  Connect with Ventura Fire Foundation on social media: Facebook | Twitter | InstagramSupport the showJOIN US! 👉 https://bit.ly/JoinFireFamilyCollectiveSupport our Mission. 👉 https://bit.ly/Donate2FFCConnect with us on Instagram. 👉 https://www.instagram.com/firefamilycollective/Listen on the go:Apple podcasts: https://apple.co/4kvLKwbSpotify: https://spoti.fi/45IIRDlWatch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrNC3faooGcHBr1dHm_FVYBsPQ7XAtBtd ----------------- Copyright of Ventura Fire Foundation 2025.