Madeira Beach fire chief attends national symposium
Article published on Tuesday, April 8, 2008
MADEIRA BEACH – Derryl O’Neal, Madeira Beach fire Chief, participated in the 20th Executive Fire Officer Program Graduate Symposium March 28 to 30 at the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Md.
The annual event brought together about 200 senior fire officials to discuss various facets of fire service leadership.
Presentation topics varied from the fire executive’s role in homeland security to that of learning about safety culture. Additional presentations examined a range of topics, including exercising leadership in times of crises, leadership and technology.
O’Neal graduated from NFA’s Executive Fire Officer Program in 2003.
Article published on Tuesday, April 8, 2008
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