Show Notes
What really happens when fire investigators and sheriff's deputies join forces? Chief Investigator Jerry Means from Adams County Fire Rescue takes us inside his 40-year career—from uncovering the causes behind Colorado's most complex fires to helping honor the legacy of America's fire dogs. Hear how his work with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation forged powerful partnerships across law enforcement.
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