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Training is by no means a punitive thing. In contrast it’s supposed to be fun and that is something former New Haven Fire Department Battalion Chief Frank Ricci understood and as the department’s drill master made sure to adjust accordingly. The result? Not only a renewed focus on training for those involved but the kind
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An author of “Command Presence”, a prolific contributor to major publications such as the Daily Caller, Newsweek, and The Hill, and a Fellow at the Yankee Institute for Public Policy, he’s a retired Battalion Chief and Union President for my hometown New Haven Fire Department having served our city for 23 years ranging from 1997
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An author of “Command Presence”, a prolific contributor to major publications such as the Daily Caller, Newsweek, and The Hill, and a Fellow at the Yankee Institute for Public Policy, he’s a retired Battalion Chief and Union President for my hometown New Haven Fire Department having served our city for 23 years ranging from 1997
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Been learning a lot lately on Chain of Command and more specifically how pivotal it is each role be filled to a tee. In regards to emergency management, there’s not much better to explain that concept and philosophy than Ron Kanterman. A professor wisened by both books and the street, his near 50 years of
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On the docket this week on the Mic’d In New Haven Podcast: (WEDNESDAY, 7PM) He had a varied and interesting run to say the least out on the left coast in California, a police officer and later supervisor out in the City of Sausalito. A graduate of the FBI National Academy, he remains active in
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It’s 1995 and Joe Bonanno is 16 years into his FDNY. By this point a firefighter in Ladder 152, he’d been a chef for sometime and with some prodding from friends, finally put the finishing touches on a project he’d been sitting on: a healthy cookbook for firefighters. Launching him into his 15-minutes of fame,
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(WEDNESDAY, 6PM) Well naturally when New Yorkers hear the name Joe Bonnano the association isn’t necessarily a positive one but while THAT Joe Bonnano may have ran around the streets of New York doing harm, THIS Joe Bonnano ran around the streets of New York doing good. A 22-year veteran of the FDNY, he aided
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“I think I’ll name him blaze.” If you’re familiar with the podcast, you’ll know one of the running jokes is the one between loyal viewer Joe Maliga and myself whenever a fire or police guest is on is ‘Did you ever deliver a baby?’ The answer varies between a yes or no naturally but here
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(FRIDAY, 7PM) He has lived a life dedicated to serving others in times of crisis and emergency. Born in Glendale, L.A. County, California, he embarked on a journey that took him from the bustling streets of New York City to the tranquil shores of Pasadena, Texas. Along the way, he has worn many hats, from
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(FRIDAY, 7PM) He has lived a life dedicated to serving others in times of crisis and emergency. Born in Glendale, L.A. County, California, he embarked on a journey that took him from the bustling streets of New York City to the tranquil shores of Pasadena, Texas. Along the way, he has worn many hats, from