Sam DiGiovanna
Articles by Sam DiGiovanna
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Keeping the chief in check
Being a chief officer is a rewarding position. But the saying "to whom much is given, much is expected"…
Thursday, May 18, 2017 -
Hey Chief, stand down and take 5
We all complain. Just like poor eating habits or lack of exercise, it's an easy trap to fall into…
Thursday, May 04, 2017 -
Hey Chief, what keeps you up at night?
Do you find yourself checking your cellphone often? When your city manager says, "I need to see you,"…
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 -
Spring training for wildfire season
Spring training is wrapping up for Major League Baseball, and the regular season starts April 2. Over…
Thursday, March 30, 2017 -
Spread the word: Firefighters need cancer screenings
It's been just over five years now since my good friend Captain Andy Troncale of the Arcadia (Calif.)…
Thursday, March 16, 2017 -
Talkin’ ‘bout my generation: Recruiting millennials to the fire department
In my last article, I detailed some of the characteristics that mark the millennial generation. Many…
Thursday, March 09, 2017 -
Talkin’ ‘bout my generation: Dealing with millennials in the fire department
I've seen a lot of new recruits come through the training center over the past several years. Although…
Thursday, March 02, 2017 -
Your ‘jaws of life’ can build up or tear down
As chief officers, when was the last time you went to the engine or the truck and looked at the equipment…
Thursday, February 16, 2017 -
Have a heart, chief — a healthy one
You're a chief officer now, congratulations! You're at the top of your organization's ladder, so it's…
Thursday, February 02, 2017 -
Fighting the flu is a lot like fighting fires
During the winter season, we remind communities to change their smoke detector batteries, advise them…
Thursday, January 19, 2017
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