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Bobbi: Just another blow and demonstrated incompetency from this city’s administration and leadership compounding the aftermath of the death of Firefighter Wilson. When does effective leadership ensure that the elected and appointed officials look...
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If you haven't had a chance to read the article which explains the reasons that the Department of Justice has denied the claim for benefits for Rachel Wilsons children here's the link I find this very upsetting on several levels, first how come t...
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If you haven't had a chance to read the article which explains the reasons that the Department of Justice has denied the claim for benefits for Rachel Wilsons children here's the link I find this very upsetting on several levels, first how come t...
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Bobby Halton and Dan Rice are now friends
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All things under the heading Forcible entry/ exit. Tools, methods (which are most effective in your area?) , locks, bars, gates, enclosures (What's new on the buildings?), Bolt patterns on commercial occupancy rear doors, Tips and tricks!
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Looking for personal experiences/stories of how Tom Brennan inspired, lead, or taught you about firefighting. From Random Thoughts, to war stories of the hey day in Brooklyn's Nut House, to growing up in his household.
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From STATter911.com http://www.statter911.com: Watch what happens at 3:10. A bit of a close call on Wednesday October 7, 2009 as the DC Fire & EMS Depart...
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Residence.
Collinsville OK
Department:
Retired Albuquerque Deputy Chief Operations / Coppell Texas Fire Chief
Title/rank:
Editor in Chief Fire Engineering Magazine
Years of public service:
28
Agency structure:
Paid fire department
Professional Qualifications:
Chief Fire Offficer, Haz Mat
Topics you provide training for:
Tactics / Fire Behavior / Leadership / Decision Making / Critical Incident Management / Blue Card Certification / Assessment Center Training / Public Speaking
Areas of expertise:
Public speaking, Fireground tactics, Fireground decision-making, fire behavior, interpersonal dynamics, Leadership in the fire service, Fireground command, instructional dynamics, Classroom presentations, Fire service politics
Bio:
Chief Bobby Halton ret. is currently editor in chief of Fire Engineering magazine and education director of the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC). Chief Halton is a native New Yorker. He began his career in structural firefighting with the Albuquerque (NM) Fire Department and rose through the ranks to include chief of training. Bobby was chief of operations until his retirement from Albuquerque in 2004. He then became chief of the Coppell (TX) Fire Department, Bobby left Coppell to assume the duties as editor in chief of Fire Engineering Magazine.

Chief Halton is a graduate of the University of New Mexico, left a member in good standing with the International Association of Fire Fighters, is a member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, and has served on several of the National Fire Protection Association technical committees. He is active with the National Fallen Firefighters Life Safety Initiatives. He has done extensive speaking and training for the fire service in the United States, Canada and internationally.
Web site:
http://FireEngineering.com

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IAFF WEEK OF ACTION

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A very interesting study by NIST

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Safer Grant Application Period Open

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Sprinklers Win Common Sense Wins Finally!

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At 3:46pm on October 10, 2009, Alex Simon said…
Hi Bobby!
At 11:04am on October 7, 2009, Rick Fritz said…
The new Basics book looks great!
At 1:55pm on October 6, 2009, Mike Cody said…
Hey, I resemble that remark. Sorry I haven't added you yet. I just realized that I didn't have you as a friend. But yes I'm are hardly late for dinner, how can you tell? God Bless and Be Safe.
At 12:35pm on September 23, 2009, Bruno Lamarre said…
Calgary runs a pretty good Dept. My wife has family out there and we try and make it out at least once a year.
They have a pretty sweet training division, worth the visit, if you have time. They run some very nice rigs. Staffing seems to be quite the hot topic, or it was a year ago. They still have minimum staffing issues in the stations that run more then one rig. They have used pre-fabricated temporary stations as the city is growing so fast.
If you have the chance, and want to try the best restaurant in all of western north america drive down to the Longview Steakhouse, 102 Morisson Road, Longview (403-558-2000). It's about an hour south of calgary but worth the drive. You will need reservations cause it's tiny.
Bon Voyage!
At 4:31am on September 21, 2009, Pascal Marchand said…
Hi Sir,
Thank for the invitation to join your friends list.
At 7:55pm on September 7, 2009, Brent Sanger said…
Chief, it is an honor and a pleasure to work with you. I hope you and your family have a safe Labor Day holiday too.
At 9:23am on August 12, 2009, Dave Coker said…
Chief,
Just wanted to forward you a quick link. This is our union newsletter and we used a quote from your Week in Review in our "Quote of the Issue" section (page 8). We've also got an article from one of our guys who attended AFTD. Hope you enjoy. Thanks for all you do.

http://pffg.org/docs/PFFG%20May%20June%202009%20Feederline.pdf
At 4:21pm on July 29, 2009, David DeStefano said…
Chief,
Congrats on the ISFSI appointment! I'm sure the organization will benefit from your experience.- Dave
At 11:38am on July 28, 2009, Alex Simon said…
Hi Bobby :)
At 9:10pm on July 3, 2009, Kristopher Holien said…
Looking forward to hearing you speak at the Redmond IMS symposium this fall. Keep up the great work on the site!
 
 

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