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

Latest Tweets

Follow @BobbyHalton on twitter.

Latest Facebook Posts

Bobby Halton

1 month ago

Bobby Halton

Just had the pleasure of visiting with a 27-year-old Columbia South Carolina firefighter named Matthew who is hospitalized with cancer in Indianapolis. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook
·Share

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Google PlusShare on Linked InShare by Email

  • Likes: 66
  • Shares: 12
  • Comments: 8

 

Comment on Facebook

Thanks for the outpouring of support from the Indianapolis Fire Team!! Felt like Columbia Fire with his brothers coming out for him!! I’m so glad he has so much support!!

‪Chief thanks for checking on one of #SouthCarolina’s finest. He’s a great #countryboy and loves the outdoors, so prayers are needed so we can get him back in woods for #deerhunting #CancerSucks #ThisIsMyFight ‬

Prayers for this young warrior.

Thank you for your support of this fine young man.

Prayers

Thoughts and Prayers on the way for brother Matthew.

Sending prayers and positive vibes

🙏praying 💕🙏

+ View previous comments

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.

Contact Me

Contact Us
Sending
40
Fire Service Years
1,000+
Speeches Delivered
400+
Articles Writen
6
Departments Served