Chris DelBello

Training & Tactics

Chris DelBello is a 31-year veteran of the fire service. He currently holds the rank of senior captain with the Houston Fire Department, working in the Midtown District. He is also the district training officer, which encompasses all the stations in downtown and midtown, and holds a Training Officer II certification. DelBello also serves as a captain with the Fort Bend County (Texas) Emergency Service District. Connect with DelBello via email.

LATEST ARTICLES

Apparatus

Aerial operations: Best practices for top-of-the-ladder-pipe firefighters

Plan ahead and think proactively for safe, effective use of multiple aerial devices

February 16, 2021 02:37 PM

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Rescue Equipment

Life safety rope: 3 options for how to deploy it during rescues

All companies should carry a rescue rope for emergency situations for themselves or victims in need of a quick save

December 19, 2020 07:33 PM

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Education & Training

Bailout basics: Why you need a bailout system and tips for training with it

As more mid-rises go up, firefighters increasingly need a way to safely exit a window or balcony

November 17, 2020 06:15 PM

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Water Supply

Warehouse fires: The big fire that requires big water

What firefighters need to know about size-up, ventilation, fire attack – and when to go defensive

August 13, 2020 10:34 AM

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New Officers, Are You Ready to Run the Show?

The do’s and don’ts of commanding your first fire

What new incident commanders should and shouldn’t do before, during and after their first fire

May 01, 2020 02:27 PM

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Fire Apparatus

Ladder pipe operations: Best practices for firefighters

Understanding how to flow water from the tip, charge the pipe and stay safe

April 13, 2020 02:21 PM

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Leadership

COVID-19 concerns from the company officer perspective

Our organizations should have been better prepared for this pandemic

April 09, 2020 12:37 AM

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Leadership

Company officer COVID-19 advice: Time, distance and shielding

Social distancing tips for company officers leading their crews through the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic

March 31, 2020 02:11 PM

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Technical Rescue

High-rise and mid-rise firefighting: Operational divisions, sectors and groups

Part 3 – Outlining the roles and responsibilities of each part of the response effort

March 27, 2020 03:30 PM

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Structure Fire

High-rise and mid-rise firefighting: Fire attack and stairwell operations

Part 2 – It’s critical to train in actual stairwells to understand the mental and physical requirements of these operations

February 11, 2020 11:18 AM

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