#41 - Pranay Manghirmalani: Battling California’s Fires & Witnessing Tragedy (International Firefighters' Day)

May 6, 2022

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In this episode, I sat down with Pranay Manghirmalani to discuss his experience working with CAL FIRE, the journey of becoming a firefighter and fighting the 2020 California fires. This episode dropped on May 6th but Pranay drove down from Oregon to spend the day with me on the 4th: International Firefighters' Day. We dive into joining the Police Academy & Air Force before returning to CAL FIRE to make a difference on the front lines at the height of California’s flames. Don’t fall off, in the second half of this episode Manghirmalani opens up about a few specific dispatch calls that spiraled into a breakup, putting Pranay at a low point he almost didn’t make it out of. With resilience, a passion for saving lives & the help of CAL FIRE Pranay is alive and has taken a leadership role in multiple organizations that continue serving key roles in our Bay Area community. I’m excited to share with you the story of my good friend, Pranay Manghirmalani.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcoming
01:54 Background
05:57 Going Down The Wrong Path
07:59 Becoming A Firefighter
17:23 Firefighter Agencies
20:54 Joining The Academy
22:51 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
31:02 The Water Rescue Call
33:01 Enlisting In The Military
37:49 Moving To Oregon
41:18 The Benefits of Red Dots
43:23 What It’s Like Working For Cal Fire
57:25 The Heat of The 2020 Fire Season
1:01:08 The Dispatch Calls That Changed My Life
1:25:45 Getting Help From Cal Fire
1:28:51 Key Takeaways For Physical & Mental Health
1:37:20 Advice To Firefighters Who Need Help

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