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Rick Markley

Editor’s Note

Rick Markley is the former editor-in-chief of FireRescue1 and Fire Chief, a volunteer firefighter and fire investigator. He serves on the board of directors of and is actively involved with the International Fire Relief Mission, a humanitarian aid organization that delivers unused fire and EMS equipment to firefighters in developing countries. He holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and a master’s of fine arts. He has logged more than 15 years as an editor-in-chief and written numerous articles on firefighting. He can be reached at Rick.Markley11@gmail1.com.

LATET ARTICLES
Houston fatal crash a reminder of roadside danger
They are impossible to predict or prevent, yet we must take steps to ward off the motorists who are trying to kill you
April 30, 2014 03:45 AM
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NYPD fire death highlights need for education
It may fall to the fire chiefs to train and educate police on what to do when they are first on scene at a fire
April 21, 2014 06:15 AM
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Fire Chief
8 Leadership tips from the rank and file
Not paying attention to the needs of firefighters can undermine a chief’s ability to lead; here’s how to avoid that trap
April 07, 2014 12:55 PM
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Charity event brawl exposes dark underbelly of public service
There are enough real enemies out there without finding reasons to hate those we serve with
April 07, 2014 07:00 AM
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Make a strong first impression on fire recruits
Show a recruit class the department’s best instructor from day one to lay the right firefighter foundation
April 02, 2014 07:08 AM
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LA’s smart timeout in fire department hiring game
The department needs to analyze and revamp hiring to avoid lawsuits and hire the best firefighters
March 24, 2014 05:54 AM
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Career vs. volunteer battle has no place in future fire department
Whether or not career and volunteer find themselves increasingly on the same department, it is time for old animosities to die
March 17, 2014 06:24 AM
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Fire department risk-assessment program previewed
The Vulnerability Assessment Program will allow fire departments to assess levels of risk to firefighters
March 12, 2014 07:11 AM
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Making sense of LODD numbers
Gordon Routley unpacked 10 years of LODD statistics
March 12, 2014 07:09 AM
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FDNY Commissioner talks safety culture
Salvatore Cassano outlines how FDNY improved its safety performance and what new programs it is rolling out
March 11, 2014 02:33 AM
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