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Bobby Halton's Discussions
I think this firefighter is a hero, what say you?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Eddie Crombie Dec. 23, 2009.
The 3rd. FDIC online
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The 3rd. FDIC online
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Started this discussion. Last reply by John K. Murphy Dec. 17, 2009.
Chief Bobby Halton Editor in Chief of Fire Engineering Magazine
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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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Third annual Ray Downey Courage and Valor FDIC Fun Run
Posted on March 13, 2010 at 2:23pm —
CT LODD Beacon Falls Captain Kevin Swan
Posted on March 12, 2010 at 12:22pm —
Support Courage and Valor / Support NFFF / Be a Leader
Posted on February 20, 2010 at 1:53pm —
Chief Burton Phelps, Firefighter, Instructor, Leader has Died
Posted on February 9, 2010 at 11:01am — 1 Comment
Listen to Middletown Explosion Live
Posted on February 7, 2010 at 1:30pm —
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Fire Engineering University is changing the way fire service professionals approach continuing education. Our goal is to provide you with relevant, topical educational content that is easily accessible. For a full listing of courses with descriptions, credits, and fees, go to www.fireengineeringuniversity.com.New Vehicle Extrication: 2010 Lexus HS250h
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Take care Bro
Jeff
Thanks for putting this on again!
Dave
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!
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