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...
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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...
Chief Rich Marinucci talks about the great opportunities that he’s had over the years. One of his goal has always been to earn the respect of his peers. He also talks about the future of the fire service and the role of training and safety. While the core values of service will remain the same, the...
Chief Rich Marinucci says get involved! He urges firefighters be personable and to meet people outside your department. He recalls many of the great fire service leaders that he’s encountered over the years and how that has helped him grow.
Chief Rich Marinucci talks about how he started in the volunteer fire service, eventually becoming a career firefighter, and later a fire chief. He always focused on training and being a life-long student of the fire service to be proficient in what you’re doing. Rich talks about the changes in the...
Congressman Steny Hoyer is a long-time friend of the American fire service. He has supported legislation both on the state and nation level to help firefighters with training and equipment they needed to stay safe and effective. The Congressman also attends the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial...
Congressman Steny Hoyer discusses how training and education helps empower firefighters and officers to share their experiences and improve their work. Collective thinking is better than individual training.
Congressman Steny Hoyer is most proud of “showing up” and being faithful to his constituents, and firefighters, and doing things to make communities better. He notes that you may not succeed every day, but there is accomplishment in knowing that you have tried every day to make a difference.
Congressman Steny Hoyer talks about the Fire Service Caucus, the largest caucus in U.S. Congress, and its connection to the fire service and the community. He also talks about legislation like the FIRE ACT and SAFER grants programs, which support their work in the communities and let them know that...
Chief Buckman talks about his passion about the volunteer fire service.
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