Sam DiGiovanna

Sam DiGiovanna

Sam DiGiovanna is a 35-year fire service veteran. He started with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, served as fire chief at the Monrovia Fire Department and currently serves as Chief at the Verdugo Fire Academy in Glendale, California. DiGiovanna also serves as executive vice president of fire operations for Cordico, which provides access to critical mental health information and resources to help those on the front lines best take care of themselves and ensure they are best prepared to serve others. Cordico was acquired by Lexipol in 2020.

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Caught in the comparison trap: 7 habits for a happier, healthier responder
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The tendency to compare ourselves to others also wastes time and energy focusing on things we can’t control
Can you hear me now? Preventing hearing loss for firefighters
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Firefighters regularly work with 13 different kinds of equipment that can produce noise that exceeds the 85-decibel threshold
National Fire Prevention Week 2022: Prepping for the big event
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The National Fire Protection Association has announced its theme for this year: “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.”
Jumping to conclusions: How assumptions can impact our mental health
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A career in public safety amplifies our natural human tendency to anticipate danger, which can be complicated when it expands beyond work
How to manage ‘This-Isn’t-What-I-Signed-Up-for Syndrome’
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Building resilience within our members so they trust that the fire service is still the career for them, even as it evolves
Fear and fire: What wildland firefighting teaches us about harnessing fear
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As with wildfire, we must learn to co-exist with our fears to keep them in a healthy balance
The approval trap: Time for a mayday?
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While everyone appreciates praise and a sense of acceptance, they shouldn’t come at the expense of your own sense of self
Emotional problems in the firehouse: The company officer's role
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The most important thing a leader can do is offer a listening ear to those they encounter going through a tough time
Firehouse drama: Why is gossip so prevalent among firefighters?
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How to manage firehouse negativity and learn to redirect our own bad behavior
A week in the life of a fire chief: ‘It’s lonely at the top’
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A Monday to Sunday breakdown of what’s it’s like to serve as a fire chief for a mid-size fire department
How personal conviction can serve the greater good in public safety
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It's critical we maintain strong convictions that define who we are and what we do to better serve our community
Scorched helmets and dirty gear: It’s time to end this type of firefighter bravado
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Failing to protect the gear that protects you is foolish and sets a bad example for new members
Leadership’s role in inspiring excellence
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5 ways to motivate the unmotivated, and to help those floundering to flourish
‘Heads up and clear out’: Firefighter safety around air drops
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How to ensure safe operations around aircraft, plus what to do if caught unaware in a drop zone
Public safety ‘pit stops’: It’s critical to take breaks to avoid burnout
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Strategies for first responders to manage stress during busy shifts
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