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Chief Eric Valliere: ‘Safety isn’t about backing off’

The Scottsdale (Arizona) assistant chief says the true meaning of fireground safety is getting lost in the discourse

“NOT. HERE.” Scottsdale (Arizona) Assistant Chief Eric Valliere gets fired up talking about preventing firefighter line-of-duty deaths because “it’s a passion to keep your people safe.” The problem is that too many people are losing the true meaning of safety, he says, underscoring that safety isn’t about backing off; it’s about making sure your members are set up for success. We dig into all of this, plus:

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