[Cover Photo Image Credits: California Training Officers Association | (L to R) | Fire Chief (Retired) Kevin Wise | Battalion Chief Tim Sandifer | Chris Delcour | Jesse Roberts | Author | Deputy Chief (Retired) Anthony Sornetta | Battalion Chief Matt Miranda]. Ed Bent Award: Christopher Baker Randy Sheer Memorial ...
Throughout my fire service career, I have worked nearly every shift schedule available. When I first started as a volunteer, I signed up for 24-hour shifts on a Kelly Schedule as a paid reserve. About a year later, I received the opportunity to be a wildland firefighter and transitioned to the 72-hour shift schedule. As a wildland firefighter, I so...
Mentorship is vital to the future succession planning of the fire service. Everyone can positively benefit from having a mentor. Mentorship is how we bring continuous improvement to our profession. There is value in having an established advisor in your life to offer you counsel and guidance throughout your career. I have immensely benefited from t...
