Quit posting your opinions on social media!

Chief Goldfeder underscores the dangers of posting ill-advised comments on social media posting and how much it can jeopardize your career

April 23, 2021 01:51 PM •

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In this episode of “What’s YOUR Problem?” Chief Billy Goldfeder tries to underscore the importance of being smart on social media and how you can get through to others that their actions could seriously jeopardize their careers.

Check out Goldfeder’s response.

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Billy Goldfeder

Chief Billy Goldfeder, EFO, a firefighter since 1973, serves as deputy fire chief of the Loveland-Symmes (Ohio) Fire Department. He also serves as Lexipol’s senior fire advisor and is a member of the Fire Chief/FireRescue1 Editorial Advisory Board. Goldfeder is a member of the Board of Directors for several organizations: the IAFC, the September 11th Families Association and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). He also provides expert review assistance to the CDC NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. Goldfeder is the recipient of numerous operational and administrative awards, appointments and recognitions. He has served on several NFPA and IAFC committees, has authored numerous articles and books, and presented several sessions at industry events. Chief Goldfeder co-hosts the website www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com.