The value of fire prevention in the fire department is something that is a key component. Having the best fire suppression efforts isn’t enough, in order to reduce fire deaths, you also have to empower every member of the department to prevent fires. Who else could understand the value of...
ALL VIDEOS - Chief Russ Sanders
An incident that sticks with Chief Russ Sanders happened on Mother’s Day, where two children were killed in a fire. This fire taught him to not take anything for granted and the importance of playing an active role in preventing fires. Having children of his own, the fire deaths of young children...
Fire Chief Russ Sanders talks about his early career in the fire service and the leadership of Captain John Ridge. He learned about the importance of command presence the role in a company officer in shaping the fire company and the department. He also talks about the importance of fire prevention...
Fire Chief Russ Sanders stresses the importance of work hard, pride, and respect to those entering the fire service. Chief Sanders says the best piece of advice that he has ever received was from John Ridge “you should treat others how you want to be treated.” He remembers this advice from John...