The Barbless Podcast Channel
Chico Fire Division Chief - Jesse Alexander
Chico Fire Division Chief - Jesse Alexander
Season 2Ep 55Published 8/1/2018

Chico Fire Division Chief - Jesse Alexander

In this bonus episode we welcome Jesse Alexander on the show to quickly chat with us about the Carr Fire currently raging in Redding, Ca. Here are some ways you can help now Salvation Army is not yet requesting volunteers, but you can track updates on the Redding relief efforts and their evolving needs at GoSalArmy.org. The Red Cross, which assists fire evacuees, also can use donations; you can give online by clicking here, calling 800-RED-CROSS or texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation, billed to your wireless carrier fund. United Way of Northern California is accepting donations for its Shasta County Fire Relief Fund. All proceeds will benefit victims of the Carr Fire. Donate to the United Way Shasta County Fire Relief Fund here or by texting CARRFIRE to 91999, which will text you back with options for giving. Shasta Community Regional Foundation is accepting donations toward its Community Disaster Relief Fund here. You can learn about how the fund will be used on its website. Tri Counties Bank has pledged an initial $25,000 to a Carr Fire Fund 2018 in a verified GoFundMe campaign to help those impacted by the fires. Read more about it and donate here. Additionally, GoFundMe is consolidating all verified fundraising campaigns related to the Carr Fire in one place. Find more information on who is raising money on the platform and where the funds are going here. Give to a California food bank that’s helping victims, but first, call and make sure they need donations. Find your local food bank here. If you are a medical or health worker in the area, find information on how to qualify and register to be a Disaster Healthcare Volunteer in Shasta County. The Haven Humane Society is raising money on Facebook to 5support its efforts to house animals displaced by the fires. Those in the area can also donate dog and cat crates, food, and water bowls. Read more here: SacBee ABC 7 News Newsweek

Listen & Subscribe

No spam. Just smart stories about the outdoors.

Why This Story Matters

In this bonus episode we welcome Jesse Alexander on the show to quickly chat with us about the Carr Fire currently raging in Redding, Ca. Here are some ways you can help now Salvation Army is not yet requesting volunteers, but you can track updates on the Redding relief efforts and their evolving needs at GoSalArmy.org. The Red Cross, which assists fire evacuees, also can use donations; you can give online by clicking here, calling 800-RED-CROSS or texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation, billed to your wireless carrier fund. United Way of Northern California is accepting donations for its Shasta County Fire Relief Fund. All proceeds will benefit victims of the Carr Fire. Donate to the United Way Shasta County Fire Relief Fund here or by texting CARRFIRE to 91999, which will text you back with options for giving. Shasta Community Regional Foundation is accepting donations toward its Community Disaster Relief Fund here. You can learn about how the fund will be used on its website. Tri Counties Bank has pledged an initial $25,000 to a Carr Fire Fund 2018 in a verified GoFundMe campaign to help those impacted by the fires. Read more about it and donate here. Additionally, GoFundMe is consolidating all verified fundraising campaigns related to the Carr Fire in one place. Find more information on who is raising money on the platform and where the funds are going here. Give to a California food bank that’s helping victims, but first, call and make sure they need donations. Find your local food bank here. If you are a medical or health worker in the area, find information on how to qualify and register to be a Disaster Healthcare Volunteer in Shasta County. The Haven Humane Society is raising money on Facebook to 5support its efforts to house animals displaced by the fires. Those in the area can also donate dog and cat crates, food, and water bowls. Read more here: SacBee ABC 7 News Newsweek

Listen Now

0:00--:--
00:07:557.3 MB

Guests

Jesse Alexander

Jesse is the Division Chief of Administration for the Chico Fire Department.

Behind the Mic

Real guides and anglers sharing practical stories, conservation wins, and lessons learned on Western waters.

Chad Alderson

Chad Alderson

Producer & Co-hostActive

Chico, Ca.

Chad Alderson is the creator and producer of The Barbless Podcast, a Northern California show focused on fishing, conservation, and science. He’s chased stripers on the Sac River and Delta, trout on the McCloud and Lake Almanor, and carp through the canals of Scottsdale and most of California’s tributaries. His goal: help anglers “Know Better, Fish Better.”

Nick Hanna

Nick Hanna

Co-hostFormer

Chico, Ca.

Nick hosted the The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast with co-host Chad Alderson from 2016 to 2020. Considered by many to be one of Northern California’s most elite anglers, Nick is an expert fly fisherman.

More from this season

An Introduction to NOAA - Biologist Monica Gutierrez
Striper and Bass on The Fly - Guides Chuck Ragan and Hogan Brown
Fly Fishing Bollibokka on the McCloud River and More - Guide Steven Fry
Yuba River Fly Fishing - Guide Jon Baiocchi

Stay Connected to the Water

Hear real stories from guides, anglers, and innovators across the West. Unsubscribe anytime.