http://disqus.com/by/moe020601/enMon, 23 Feb 2009 13:46:44 -0000http://wildfiremag.com/command/management_not_leadership/#comment-6502351<p>I spent over 31 years in different areas of firesuppression (CFR, Industrial, High Rise, Haz-Mat, Wildland, etc). I have seen management change from fire leadership to safety of the firefighters. This was accomplished by changing fire tactics dramatically from aggressive to passive/safety. This was very aqpparent by switching from attacking the head of the fire to trying to pinch of the fire by attacking the sides of the fire. This allows the fire to keep advancing. This is fine if no structures or people are involved. This a very dangerous occupation. The new breed of fire managers must realize that injuries will occur. My concerns were by trying so hard to prevent all injuries, the tax base will be destroyed by fire. My career path included all ranks from firefighter to fire chief. I never lost anybody.</p>moe020601Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:46:44 -0000