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.

LATET ARTICLES

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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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Structure Fire

High-rise and mid-rise firefighting: Lobby control basics

What firefighters need to know about the features of the FCC and how to properly train on lobby control

January 21, 2020 07:05 PM

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Leadership

Training time: A company officer’s guide for avoiding risk

How company officers can focus on training in a way that underscores risk management essentials

December 09, 2019 12:50 AM

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How to Fund & Run Effective Hands-On Training

Why travel? Hold your own exercise to maximize your training budget

How to host your own training exercise in order to save on costs and engage all members

November 22, 2019 05:05 PM

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Education & Training

Halligan basics for firefighter forcible entry training

Three tried-and-true forcible entry techniques using the Halligan will save time and create less damage to the structure

August 26, 2019 10:46 AM

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Leadership

Have you forgotten? A call to chiefs to remember who they serve

Show your firefighters that you haven’t forgotten them, their sacrifices or the love of the job

August 13, 2019 11:24 PM

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