American Fire Command Class
American Command is a unique course taught by Chief Halton that covers the basics of command. Not command as a fireground function but command as a way of life for the American fire officer and senior firefighter. Officers learn the art of command from their seniors in their first days as firefighters and cadets. Learning how to counsel, advance skills and knowledge in the art and science of firefighting is the basis of command. In this interactive program chief Halton will cover an overview of the command phenomena, students will participate in analysis of today’s field issues look at a list of major trends in each topic, discuss potential research work and books on those specific topics and engage in reflection and discussion regarding command issues the American fire service.
Speeches
- The Firefighter
- Honor Enough
- Loyalty and Service
- No Left Behind
- The Fallen
- Duty Honor Country
- Married to Heroes
- Teaching and Service
- The Breakaways
- The Firefighters Creed
- The Sourdough Boys
- Resilience Gus’s Third Boy
- Teamwork
- Strength and Honor
- Meaning and Purpose
- Joe Louis and Ward Parker
- Drift and Influence
- Managing the Unexpected
- Celebrity and Heroes
- The Principles of the American Fire Service
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Who Is Bobby Halton
Fire 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 began his career in structural firefighting with the Albuquerque 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 the Congressional Fire Services Institute and the Firefighters Cancer Support Network. He has done extensive speaking and training for the fire service in the United States and internationally.
Specialties: USAR, Structural firefighting specialist, Haz Mat, Terrorism, EMS, Wildland interface.
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Chief Slaughter says while Dwyer’s act is heroic, to go outside of incident command jeopardizes his safety and the safety of other firefighters.Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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I struggle with this one because I can see and appreciate both sides of the argument. I do think the Chief could have handled it differently and less extreme though
Bobby-I'd seriously appreciate and welcome your feelings and insight on this.
If you don’t get wrote up every now and then your not trying! I say sign it and smile! 😇😁💪 #strongwork.
Well, just simple, the CHief has forgotten the JOB, so hey Chief here is a suggestion pull the captain in your office chew his ass for doing what he did, ask him he learned anything, praise him in the privacy of again your office, make sure the crews know what he did was outside the command and control of the organization But suspend someone for this is stupid...just my opinion
Maybe the chief or city administration can have the balls to admit that this was the act of a fire-fighter and overturn their decision and give this guy a medal for bravery to encourage other to uphold their oath ?!
No one won the Medal of Honor for following the rules. The greater good has to be the priority. Shame on the Chief, if he had a true issue with this close door discuss the said issue and move on.
“We make men without chests and expect from them virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst.” ― C.S. Lewis, The Abolition of Man
Right inside the doorway... who wouldn’t have made an attempt on their own.... I stand by Capt Dwyer.
FDIC needs to fly this guy to Indy all expenses paid and give him an award at the opening ceremonies. Just sayin’.
Chief, here is your 2020 Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award winner!
For God, Country , Community & all Line function Captains past/ present. Hold the Line you have to live with yourself at the end of day. We stand strong with your call.
I wonder what the taxpayers of Atlanta are saying to all of this?!
I guess all those Marines are wrong too,when they rescued the old people in are national capital. Remember.
If you don’t get wrote up every now and then your not trying! I say sign it and smile! 😇😁💪 #strongwork.
The Chief Made wrong call on this! Any real fire Captain would have done the same thing. I know for sure I would have done it. I sent 38 years in fire service. That's what we do! Try to save lives!!! If you can't handle the risks than your in the Wrong profession!!
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