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...
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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...
Dr. Dan Madrzykowski talks about an experiment early on in his career that drove home the importance of sharing information that could potentially change the outcome of an incident. He stresses the responsibility of every firefighter to be the eyes and ears of the incident commander on the...
Chief Dennis Compton talks about his first dealing with a fallen firefighters family and how it changed him.
Chief Buckman talks about a fire in 1979 that injured nine firefighters and the effects that it had on him.
For Chief Steve Hirsch, his department’s response to a fatal Christmas fire reminds him of the dedication and compassion of the nation’s volunteer fire service. Leadership isn’t always about rank, sometimes it’s about putting your heart into whatever you’re doing.
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