Scott Eskwitt

Scott Eskwitt is the director of fire policy and training content for Lexipol. He is an active member of the Fair Haven (N.J.) Fire Department, serving as chief from 2012 to 2015. He is also a member of the Fair Haven First Aid Squad and the Red Bank (N.J.) Fire Department. Eskwitt is also an attorney and has spent his legal career advising municipalities and fire departments on risk management, human resources and labor relations issues. His undergraduate degree in Industrial & Labor Relations was received from Cornell University and his law degree from SUNY Law at Buffalo.

Full list of Scott Eskwitt results

Financial mismanagement: The other smoldering fire
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Put controls in place to prevent fire department fraud, embezzlement and other financial (and PR) nightmares
Why fire departments should consider virtual reality training for firefighters
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Detailing VR options, advantages and how this new tool can complement live-fire training
5 keys to creating a fire department roadway safety program
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The program should address sound policy, equipment preparation, scene size-up, program implementation and post-incident reviews
Managing the risk of ‘move-up’ assignments in fire departments
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Preparing members for greater responsibility, including serving as the incident commander
How lack of trust equates to loss of life in the fire service
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Good policies support a fire department culture of trust, and a culture of trust supports successful execution of a fireground strategy