Billy Goldfeder

Fired Up!

Chief Billy Goldfeder, EFO, a firefighter since 1973, serves as deputy fire chief of the Loveland-Symmes (Ohio) Fire Department. He also serves as Lexipol’s senior fire advisor and is a member of the Fire Chief/FireRescue1 Editorial Advisory Board. Goldfeder is a member of the Board of Directors for several organizations: the IAFC, the September 11th Families Association and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). He also provides expert review assistance to the CDC NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. Goldfeder is the recipient of numerous operational and administrative awards, appointments and recognitions. He has served on several NFPA and IAFC committees, has authored numerous articles and books, and presented several sessions at industry events. Chief Goldfeder co-hosts the website www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com.

LATET ARTICLES

What’s YOUR Problem?

Let’s talk about fire service mentors

Chief Goldfeder shares the fire service mentors who have made a major impact on his career and offers guidance for learning from some of the best of the best

April 23, 2021 05:57 PM

Billy Goldfeder

What’s YOUR Problem?

Some of our firefighters are missing the mark – a lot!

Chief Goldfeder weighs in on how to deal with underperforming firefighters who can cramp the style of the entire crew

April 23, 2021 05:37 PM

Billy Goldfeder

What’s YOUR Problem?

How do we win back community trust after a financial scandal?

Chief Goldfeder considers how a department can get back in the good graces of the community after an officer was caught stealing from the fire department -- and the taxpayers

April 23, 2021 02:46 PM

Billy Goldfeder