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I think this firefighter is a hero, what say you?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Eddie Crombie Dec 23.
The 3rd. FDIC online
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The 3rd. FDIC online
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Chief Bobby Halton Editor in Chief of Fire Engineering Magazine
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First of all I think it is great that you posted this for everyone to listen to. Not only is it a wonderful learning tool, it really shows what this job is all about. I think there is no question that he did the right thing. From day one we are prog…
I was at this conference once and the speaker once said:
We risk a little to save a little! We risk a lot to save a lot! WE WILL RISK EVERYTHING TO SAVE A VIABLE PERSON!
Thank you for those words
Take Care Chief!
Your friend, Todd McKee
I agree Brother Mike!
I see our brothers actions as selfless and heroic like in the mantra above. If I may I would also like to bring up another of our brothers. One who in front of thousands said that sometimes we tend to get TOO into the safety i…
-When I saw this interview I was certain this firefighter acted correctly and am shocked that anyone would question his actions.
-The only thing I could anticipate from detractors is that as a professional firefighter, his actions were outside of es…
This job is made for people whos heart tells them to do the good things (running into the building) when others are doing the smart things (getting out of the building). We just have to keep reminding each other to work as safe as we can, so that we…
Thank you for posting this for everyone to be able to listen and learn from. This man without a doubt is a hero in our service and should get a pat on the back for what he has accomplished. Any firefighter worth his weight will realize that this was…
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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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FDNY Chief Sal Cassano is the new FDNY commissioner.
Posted on December 21, 2009 at 2:00pm —
Syracuse Names Right Man for the Job
Posted on December 18, 2009 at 11:36am — 1 Comment
Safer Deadline Extended and the Rules Have Changed
Posted on December 17, 2009 at 9:40am —
911 Tenth Anniversary Challenge Coin
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WPI Gets a Million, Give as Much as It Takes!
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Comment Wall (80 comments)
- At 1:20pm on December 15, 2009,
Brad Hoff said…
- Andres Looks like a spammer to me. I guess we can ask him to post some more info and to add his last name.
- At 4:08pm on November 10, 2009,
Ben Fleagle said… - Hey Chief:
Hope things are well with your wife and each of your sons! May the Lord watch over them as they serve our nation. Hope your are well, you're doing a great thing with the FE Community forum, keep it up!
- 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
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