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This House Rocks!
Captain Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Captain Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) are having a blast talking with other firefighters are about making their firehouse great... A place everyone wants to work.
Michael M. Dugan
Apr 27, 2011
Stephen Charlton
Apr 27, 2011
Nick Morgan
Thanks for the add Mike, look forward to following the discussion. I'd like to see STLFD E-28 become a "house that Rocks!".
Apr 28, 2011
Mike Gagliano
Dan Madrzykowski (NIST) live interview/Q and A on Wednesday May 25th at 4:30 PM(Pacific) on Fire Engineering Radio
Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire Dept.) as they chat with Dan Madrzykowski, of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), on a range of issues including:
1. Are fires “hotter” today than ever before?
2. What is the impact of plastics and synthetics on heat release rates and heat flux?
3. How should lightweight construction impact your tactical decisions?
4. Does correctly applied ventilation actually “cool” the interior environment?
5. Are we taking a risky approach in our current procedures in ventilating fuel rich, under ventilated situations?
6. Why are things like “flow paths” critical to both vent plan?
7. What is the latest information on “wind driven” fires?
8. Should we be hitting fires from the outside with water more often than is currently practiced?
9. Can we actually push fire with hose streams?
10. How is our current PPE, including the durability of our face pieces under high temperatures, holding up in today’s fires?
11. How accurate is the new wave of “scientific” research as it applies to the dynamic, variable intensive emergency scenes faced by firefighters?
These and a host of other questions, including the ones you call in ask, will be answered by the 2009 IFSI Instructor of the Year, Dan Madrzykowski.
You can access the show at http://www.fireengineering.com/index/blogs/fireengineeringtalkradio... and call in live beginning at 4:30 PM (Pacific) at 1-877-497-3973 (Toll Free)/1-760-454-8852.
May 23, 2011
Mike Gagliano
Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire Dept.), on Wednesday June 1st at 4:30 PM (Pacific), as they chat with Ch. Brian Kazmierzak
(Clay FD) and Ch. Forest Reeder (Pleasantview FPD) of Firefighterclosecalls.com.
If you are interested in effective training or creating drills that will elevate the game of your firefighters, this is the show for you. If you struggle with getting your members to passionately embrace the idea of strategic and tactical excellence, Brian and Forest will provide some answers. Or if you would simply like to ask a question of two of the finest minds in the fire service, whose collaboration with Chief Goldfeder (Firefighterclosecalls.com) has set the standard for online training, here’s your chance.
Call in with questions at 1-877-497-3973 (Toll Free)
or 1-760-454-8852. You can listen in at http://www.fireengineering.com/index/blogs/fireengineeringtalkradio...
All prior programs are available in archive.
May 31, 2011
Mike Gagliano
Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire Dept.), on Wednesday June 15th at 4:30 PM (Pacific), as they chat with Ch. Robert Burns (FDNY) on the subject of Fire Department Leadership.
If you are interested in learning about effective leadership in the dynamic world of the fire service, you will not be disappointed. Chief Burns has created some of the most innovative and successful leadership programs in the history of the FDNY and will answer your questions live and with no punches pulled.
Robert Burns is a retired Battalion Chief from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). Prior to his recent retirement in 2011, he served the FDNY for 37 years, the last 18as a chief officer. During his career, Chief Burns spent 34 years in various field commands throughout the city and also served as a Safety Battalion Chief, a HazMat Chief and an original member of the FDNY’s Incident Management Team.
In addition to having been an adjunct instructor teaching leadership at John Jay College, BC Burns headed the curriculum development group responsible for designing and delivering the leadership modules of the FDNY promotional training courses for lieutenants, captains, and battalion chiefs. He served as the Director of the New York State First Line Supervisor’s Training Program at the FDNY Fire Academy from 2007 until 2010. Chief Burns is a nationally certified Fire Instructor level II, and currently conducts leadership training workshops for career and volunteer fire departments around the country.
Call in with questions at 1-877-497-3973 (Toll Free)
or 1-760-454-8852. You can listen in at: http://www.fireengineering.com/index/blogs/fireengineeringtalkradio...
All prior programs are available in archive.
Jun 13, 2011
Mike Gagliano
Suggested Reading List for Chief Bob Burns (FDNY)
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen R. Covey
This is not a quick read. It is sometimes a little corny, but very thought provoking. If you take it to heart, it will make you a better person not just a better leader.
From Buddy to Boss - Chase Sargent (Virginia Beach FD Ret.)
This is the best leadership book written by a member of the fire service for the first line supervisor. There are some interesting quotes from past and present leaders and enough valid leadership lessons to make it worth your time.
Crucial Conversations - Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, Switzler
This is an excellent book on oral communication. It is the first in a series of four books written by these authors. I recommend that all students read it. Most people that start with this book eventually end up reading all four.
The Leadership Challenge - Kouzes and Posner
A traditional Leadership book. Good background and reference material.
Three websites that all fire officers should have in their favorites folder:
I am always available to answer questions or discuss leadership issues via e-mail BCBB344@gmail.com If you put Elsmere 2011 on the subject line, I will make sure that I open it promptly and respond as soon as possible.
Jun 16, 2011
Michael J. Anderson
Jun 16, 2011
Mike Gagliano
Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire Dept.) as they speak with FDNY legend, Chief Vincent Dunn, at 4:30 PM (Pacific Time) this Wednesday (June 29).
Chief Dunn will be answering questions on High Rise firefighting strategy and tactics. You can listen to the radio show athttp://www.fireengineering.com/index/blogs/fireengineeringtalkradio.html and call in to ask questions of your own at 1-877-497-3973/1-760-454-8852.
The show will be archived for podcasts.
Chief Dunn was a veteran of 42 years on the Fire Department of New York (FDNY), 27 of which were as a chief officer. He is the author of Safety and Survival on the Fireground andCollapse of Burning Buildings. Fire Engineering Books recently released his newest book,Command and Control of Fires and Emergencies. He developed and taught a number of courses for the FDNY, the FBI and the National Fire Academy and is a regular contributor to WNYF. He has a masters degree in urban studies, a bachelor’s degree in sociology and an associate degree in fire administration from Queens College, City University of New York.
Jun 28, 2011
Mike Gagliano
Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) on Wednesday June 13, at 4:30 PM (Pacific) to discuss creating good drill opportunities and how to run a great fire academy with Chief Mike Gilbert (Brevard CC Fire Training Academy/Melbourne FD) and Chief Bob Hahn (Cold Spring Harbor FD).
Chief Gilbert and Chief Hahn will share over 75 years of combined fire service experience in an effort to help you plan better drills, maximize your results and create a fire training academy that gets the best results possible.
As always, you can listen live or in archive at http://www.fireengineering.com/index/blogs/fireengineeringtalkradio... and call in with any questions at 1-877-497-3973 or 1-760-454-8852
Jul 12, 2011
Mike Gagliano
Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) on Wednesday July 27th, at 4:30 PM (Pacific) as they discuss strategy and tactics in private dwellings with Chief John Norman (FDNY).
Chief Norman literally wrote the book on how to fight fires in the modern fire environment and continues to educate and prepare the fire service to meet the challenge when the bell hits and all preparation is done. This is your chance to listen to and ask of one of the brightest minds in the history of the fire service.
As always, you can listen live or in archive at http://www.fireengineering.com/index/blogs/fireengineeringtalkradio... and call in with any questions at 1-877-497-3973 or 1-760-454-8852
Jul 26, 2011
Mike Gagliano
Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) on Wednesday August 24th, at 4:30 PM (Pacific) as they discuss their newest project: This House Rocks!
There is nothing quite like a firehouse. It can be the most incredible experience of your life or a miserable exile to purgatory. It can be place of learning where skills are honed and techniques refined or a stagnant cesspool where competence erodes into ineffective complacency.
What is it that causes one place to be cohesive and brimming with camaraderie while just down the road there is dissension and drudgery? The authors believe there are five key areas that can turn any firehouse into the type of place that enables firefighters to thrive and fulfill their calling.
Call in with your thoughts, questions, ideas and insights at 1-877-497-3973 or 1-760-454-8852.
http://www.fireengineering.com/index/blogs/fireengineeringtalkradio
Aug 24, 2011
Mike Gagliano
Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) on Wednesday September 21st, at 4:30 PM (Pacific) as they discuss leadership and effective boss behaviors with America’s Fire Chief, Alan Brunacini (Phoenix Fire Dept. (Ret.)).
This will be a no holds barred look at how you can improve your ability to serve and lead as an effective boss in today’s fire service. Chief Brunacini is a master communicator and brilliant teacher. His insights are sought by departments all over the world and he’ll be answering your questions as well as sharing advice from his long career.
Among the topics we’ll be discussing are:
What are a few things that typically undermine someone’s ability to effectively leader firefighters?
What advice do you have for firefighters who are struggling with controlling/micro-management type bosses?
What advice do you have for firefighters who are witnessing the increasing trend of promoted bosses who are clearly not ready for the job?
What do you mean by “Sweating the Big Stuff”?
What is “Loyal Disobedience/Insubordination”?
How do you establish trust and keep it?
Why are so many organizations “tone deaf” to what is truly happening on the streets?
How can we truly make customer service and member support the core of what we do?
This a simply scratching the service of areas we hope to cover and would love to hear your questions for Bruno. Chat with you there.
As always, you can listen live or in archive at http://www.fireengineering.com/index/blogs/fireengineeringtalkradio... and call in with any questions at 1-877-497-3973 or 1-760-454-8852
Sep 21, 2011
Mike Gagliano
Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) on Wednesday October 5th, at 4:30 PM (Pacific) as they discuss “Leading with Attitude” with Division Chief Eddie Buchanan (Hanover (VA) Fire & EMS).
Chief Buchanan brings his 24+ years of experience to airwaves and will share experiences and insights from his nationally recognized program: “Leading with Attitude”. Enthusiasm and Passion are an essential part of leadership. This program will look at how to make the right kind of attitude contagious and sustainable in your firehouse and fire department.
Among the things we’ll try to tackle, along with your thoughts and questions are:
Why is attitude important? What difference does it make?
What are the keys to maintaining a good attitude?
Describe personal leadership.
What does it mean to be a good follower and why is that critical to success?
What is informal leadership and how does it help or harm you efforts to lead?
How does loyalty and trust impact both our attitude and ability to lead?
Can we adapt Command Decision Making Skills into our everyday life?
What do you use to help keep your priorities in focus?
What impact do things our values have on actual behavior?
As a nationally recognized authority on leadership and president of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors, Chief Buchanan will stretch your knowledge base and fire you up.
As always, you can listen live or in archive at http://www.fireengineering.com/index/blogs/fireengineeringtalkradio... and call in with any questions at 1-877-497-3973 or 1-760-454-8852
Oct 5, 2011
Mike Gagliano
Hey Glen...
Thanks for the encouragement and it is great to know the messages are helping you in your efforts to excel. We are thinking of guys like you when we put it all together and believe with all our hearts in what you are trying to accomplish.
Keep leading and hopefully we'll catch up somewhere down the road...
Mike
Oct 18, 2011
Mike Gagliano
Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) on Wednesday October 5th, at 4:30 PM (Pacific) as they discuss strategy and tactics with Captain Bill Gustin Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue.
Captain Gustin is 38 year veteran of the fire service and is recognized as one of finest street level tacticians in the world. He is assigned to one of busiest engine companies in Miami Dade and shares his knowledge across the world as highly sought after instructor.
He delivered a rousing keynote at FDIC this year and is a frequent contributor to Fire Engineering Magazine, as well a key member of the FDIC/FE advisory board. There is no finer writer, instructor or fireground officer in the world than Capt. Gustin and he’ll answer your questions on the show today.
Among the things we’ll try to tackle, along with your thoughts and questions are:
You can call in with your questions at 1-877-497-3973 or 1-760-454-8852. The show is available live and in archive at http://www.fireengineering.com/index/blogs/fireengineeringtalkradio...
Oct 19, 2011
Michael Posner
Oct 19, 2011
Mike Gagliano
thanks mikey....
hope you and your beautiful family are doing well... say hey for me....
mike
Oct 22, 2011
Mike Gagliano
Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) on Wednesday November 11, at 4:30 PM (Pacific)/7:30 (Eastern) as they discuss basement fire strategy and tactics with Chief Robert Moran (Brewster FD) and Lt. John Lewis (Passaic FD).
Basement fires present some of the most hazardous conditions you are likely to face in the “Bread and Butter” world of residential fires. Rob and John have lectured across the country on how to recognize and attack these difficult emergencies and will share their knowledge and answer your questions tonight. They recently wrote the following article for Fire Engineering: http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-164/issue-10/f...
As always, you can call in to chat at 1-877-497-3973 or 1-760-454-8852 or listen in live at
http://www.fireengineering.com/index/blogs/fireengineeringtalkradio...
JOHN J. LEWIS joined the volunteer fire service in 1978 and began his career as a firefighter/EMT in 1985. He is a lieutenant (ret.) with the Passaic (NJ) Fire Department and an instructor at the Bergen County (NJ) Fire Academy and for the NJ Division of Fire Safety through Kean University in Union, NJ. Lewis is a member of the NJ State Firefighter Health and Safety Advisory Committee. He has NJ certifications as a fire inspector/fire official, a level 2 fire instructor, an IMS level 3 instructor, and a fire investigator. Lewis has developed and presented educational programs for various fire conferences and schools across the country.
ROBERT MORAN, MA, CPM, CFO, is chief of the Brewster (MA) Fire Department. He recently retired after a 25-year career with the Englewood (NJ) Fire Department, where he served as chief of department from 1998 to 2011. Moran has also served as a member of the Bergen County (NJ) Arson Task Force, the Mid Bergen Hazardous Material Team, and the New Jersey Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1 and as an instructor at the Bergen County Fire Academy. He is an adjunct instructor for Kean University and the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety and is a founding partner of "Jersey Guys" Fire Service Training, LLC.
Nov 16, 2011
Mike Gagliano
Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) on Wednesday November 16, at 4:30 PM (Pacific)/7:30 (Eastern) as they discuss basement fire strategy and tactics with Chief Robert Moran (Brewster FD) and Lt. John Lewis (Passaic FD).
Basement fires present some of the most hazardous conditions you are likely to face in the “Bread and Butter” world of residential fires. Rob and John have lectured across the country on how to recognize and attack these difficult emergencies and will share their knowledge and answer your questions tonight. They recently wrote the following article for Fire Engineering: http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-164/issue-10/f...
As always, you can call in to chat at 1-877-497-3973 or 1-760-454-8852 or listen in live at
http://www.fireengineering.com/index/blogs/fireengineeringtalkradio...
JOHN J. LEWIS joined the volunteer fire service in 1978 and began his career as a firefighter/EMT in 1985. He is a lieutenant (ret.) with the Passaic (NJ) Fire Department and an instructor at the Bergen County (NJ) Fire Academy and for the NJ Division of Fire Safety through Kean University in Union, NJ. Lewis is a member of the NJ State Firefighter Health and Safety Advisory Committee. He has NJ certifications as a fire inspector/fire official, a level 2 fire instructor, an IMS level 3 instructor, and a fire investigator. Lewis has developed and presented educational programs for various fire conferences and schools across the country.
ROBERT MORAN, MA, CPM, CFO, is chief of the Brewster (MA) Fire Department. He recently retired after a 25-year career with the Englewood (NJ) Fire Department, where he served as chief of department from 1998 to 2011. Moran has also served as a member of the Bergen County (NJ) Arson Task Force, the Mid Bergen Hazardous Material Team, and the New Jersey Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1 and as an instructor at the Bergen County Fire Academy. He is an adjunct instructor for Kean University and the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety and is a founding partner of "Jersey Guys" Fire Service Training, LLC.
Nov 16, 2011
Mike Gagliano
Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) on Wednesday December 30th, at 4:30 PM (Pacific)/7:30 (Eastern, as they talk about Strategic Planning with Chief Mark Wallace (Fire Marshall, Oregon).
Chief Wallace is the author of “Fire Department Strategic Planning: Creating Future Excellence” and is a recognized expert in helping fire departments, and those who wish to lead them, create an environment for sustained excellence and growth.
He will be answering your questions at 877-497-3973 or 760-454-8852 or you can listen in live at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/fireengineeringtalkradio
Nov 30, 2011
Mike Gagliano
Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) on Wednesday December 14th, at 4:30 PM (Pacific) as they discuss High Rise Strategy and Tactics with Chief Dave McGrail (Denver Fire Department).
Chief McGrail is a respected and highly sought after instructor who will answer your questions and expand your knowledge. His approach to effective High Rise tactics has become a standard throughout the country.
As always, you call in with any questions at 1-877-497-3973 or 1-760-454-8852 or listen live at http://www.fireengineering.com/index/blogs/fireengineeringtalkradio...
All past episodes are available in archive at fireengineering.com
Dave McGrail is a 29-year veteran of the fire service and a District Chief with the Denver Fire Department (DFD) assigned to District #2 in the heart of Denver’s busy downtown high-rise district. As a Captain, Dave served as the company commander of DFD Engine Co. 3, and then Rescue Co. 1, two of the DFD’s busiest fire companies. He instructs internationally on a wide range of fire service topics, specializing in high-rise firefighting and engine company standpipe operations. He was the lead instructor and developed the first engine company (standpipe operations) hands-on training (HOT) at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, FDIC West, Sacramento and Los Angeles, and FDIC East Atlantic City. He was a keynote speaker on United States high-rise firefighting operations, at the Fire and Emergency Services Asia (FESA) Singapore, 2005. He was also the keynote speaker at the British Columbia Fire Training Officer’s Association annual conference, Vancouver, 2008, and FDIC, Indianapolis, 2009. He is a member of the FDIC Educational Advisory Board and is editorial advisor and contributing editor for Fire Engineering Magazine. He is the author of the book Firefighting Operations in High-rise and Standpipe Equipped Buildings published by PennWell (Fire Engineering Books and Videos) in 2007. Dave holds two Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Fire Science Technology, one with a focus in Fire Suppression, and the other with a focus in Fire Prevention. Dave also holds two Bachelor of Science Degrees, one in Human Resource Management, and the other in Fire Service Administration.
Dec 14, 2011
Mike Gagliano
Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) on Wednesday January 25th, at 4:30 PM (Pacific) as they discuss “The 10 Commandments of Truck Operations” with Chief John Mittendorf (L.A. City Fire).
Chief Mittendorf makes a return appearance to the show and will be talking about his brand new DVD training series, fireground operations and anything else that is on your mind. Feel free to call in, listen in or download the program for future training.
The call in numbers are 1-877-497-3973 or 1-760-454-8852. You can listen in live at http://www.fireengineering.com/index/blogs/fireengineeringtalkradio...
Jan 23, 2012
Mike Gagliano
Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) on Wednesday February 15th, at 4:30 PM (Pacific) as they continue their discussion on “The 10 Commandments of Truck Operations” with Chief John Mittendorf (L.A. City Fire). Chief Mittendorf will also spend some time going over RECEO and his thoughts on how it works on today’s fireground.
Thanks to the good folks at Pennwell books, Mike and Mike will be giving away a free copy of Chief Mittendorf’s new DVD series to a random caller who has a question for Chief Mittendorf. In addition, we’ll be giving out a discount code for 20% off the entire series should you not be the lucky winner.
The call in numbers are 1-877-497-3973 or 1-760-454-8852. You can listen in live at http://www.fireengineering.com/index/blogs/fireengineeringtalkradio...
Chief Mittendorf will be covering the final 5 Commandments and RECEO:
#6 EVALUATE AND SET PRIORITIES
#7 BECOME A MENTAL GENERAL CONTRACTOR
#8 WHEN IN DOUBT, VENTILATE
#9 CONTINUALLY EVALUATE YOUR FIREGROUND ENVIRONMENT
#10 ENSURE THE VIABILITY OF AN ESCAPE ROUTE
BIO
Feb 13, 2012
Mike Gagliano
Just a reminder... Today at 4:30 (Pacific) Dugan and I will be giving away a copy of Mittendorf's "10 Commandments of Trucks Ops" to a random caller to the radio show...
Come hang out, chat with John and maybe win a cool prize to boot... The call in numbers are 1-877-497-3973 or 1-760-454-8852. You can listen in live at http://www.fireengineering.com/index/blogs/fireengineeringtalkradio.html
Feb 15, 2012
Mike Gagliano
Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) on Wednesday March 21st, at 4:30 PM (Pacific) as they speak with Steve Kerber from Underwriters Laboratories. Steve is a former Deputy Chief with the College Park Volunteer Fire Department and has conducted groundbreaking research in the areas of ventilation and fire dynamics.
The fire service is buzzing with the latest findings from NIST and UL. You have the chance to listen to and chat with one of the key researchers into how you will be fighting fire in the years to come.
The focus will be on ventilation and fire dynamics with particular reference to the following documents:
http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/offerings/industries/buildingmat...
http://fire.nist.gov/bfrlpubs/fire08/PDF/f08025.pdf
http://fire.nist.gov/bfrlpubs/fire08/PDF/f08016.pdf
http://fire.nist.gov/bfrlpubs/fire05/PDF/f05018.pdf
http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2009/03/ifire-engineering-i...
The call in numbers are 1-877-497-3973 or 1-760-454-8852. You can listen in live at http://www.fireengineering.com/index/blogs/fireengineeringtalkradio...
Steve Kerber Bio:
STEVE KERBER is a fire research engineer at Underwriters Laboratories (UL). His areas of research include improving firefighter safety, fire service ventilation, lightweight construction, and smoke management fire modeling. A 13-year veteran of the fire service, with most of his service at the College Park Fire Department in Prince George's County Maryland where he served at ranks up through Deputy Chief. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in fire protection engineering from the University of Maryland and is currently working on his doctorate in Fire Safety Engineering at Lund University in Sweden. Steve is also a registered professional engineer.
Mar 21, 2012
Mike Gagliano
Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) on Wednesday April 25th, at 4:30 PM (Pacific) as they discuss Rapid Intervention Training with Asst. Chief Jim Crawford (Midway Fire Rescue(SC), retired Pittsburgh Fire Bureau of Fire).
Chief Crawford has been instrumental in transforming Rapid Intervention into a mainstay of the fire service and a core element of training programs across the nation. He and his team have trained firefighters to be ready when seconds count and give endangered firefighters every chance possible to survive their own MAYDAY. From the “Pittsburgh Drill” to the latest developments in practical RIT training, you’re knowledge of this essential skill is about to get a kickstart.
The call in numbers are 1-877-497-3973 or 1-760-454-8852. You can listen in live at http://www.fireengineering.com/index/blogs/fireengineeringtalkradio...
Chief Crawford recently retired as the Assistant Chief of Operations with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire after 20 years of service. He is also the retired Deputy Chief of Operations for the 171st Air Refueling Wing Fire Department, Pennsylvania Air National Guard after 23 years of military service as well a graduate of the Air Force Fire Academy where he spent four years on active duty as a firefighter. Jim is also a former Deputy Chief of Training for the Pennsylvania USAR Strike Team where he also served as a Rescue Manager. Chief Crawford is also a life member and past Fire Chief of the Ben Avon Volunteer Fire Company, Pa. Along with these great accomplishments he was the ISFSI Fire Instructor of the Year recipient in 2002 for his aggressive national efforts in firefighter rescue training. He lectures nationally and is the lead HOT instructor for the popular FDIC program “RIT Combat Drills”. Chief Crawford has over 35 years experience in the career and volunteer fire service and is a third generation firefighter who loves the job and history of the American Fire Service.
Apr 25, 2012