Type of Organization

N/A

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

45+

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

RFG Fire Rescue Consulting

Years With Department/Agency

after 40 years in 4 departments in 3 states, I retired from management to do public safety consulting and to share what I have learned with the next generation of public safety professionals (career and volunteer)

Dept. Web Site:

http://firerescueconsulting.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

FF, Lt, Capt, Battalion Chief, Director Ops 9-1-1 City of Rochester New York. Fire Chief; Cherokee County GA, Stamford CT, Fulton County GA

My Training:

Lots: Its in my first book: Fire Chief Lessons learned climbing the ladder: an autobiography

About Me:

I am the principal in RFG Fire Rescue Consultants. We are Efficiency, Effectiveness & Safety Planning Consultants specializing in joint Community & Emergency Service Provider based reviews and planning for local governments, Fire & Rescue Departments, Emergency Medical Services & 9-1-1 Emergency Communications.
Author:
The Fire Chief's Tool Box, a career development guide for fire department personnel with the goal of becoming leaders and for Fire Chiefs who want to stay Fire Chiefs. published by Fire Engineering Books and Videos
and
Fire Chief Lessons learned climbing the ladder: an autobiography. Every story in the book is true.

Day Job:

Public safety consultant

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://firerescueconsulting.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Started as a volunteer firefighter in high school and college. I tested for & took the job as a firefighter in Rochester NY. Retired from Rochester as a Battalion Chief to become the first career County Fire Chief in Cherokee County GA. 5 Years Fire Chief Stamford CT, 3 years Fulton County F&R GA. When I took the job, I never thought I would make it a life time career and get to do so many things with so many great folks all over the world.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The dedicated people in this profession

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety, Safety, Safety. We need to look at why and how we do things and why we sometimes do them so unsafely for such little potential gain.
Need to develop tommorrows leaders through on going career development for every firefighter and officer.
Need to educate, market and sell for the needs of our profession everyday
Need to assure the public that our services are being managed efficiently, effectively and safely