Drew Neal

Drew Neal is a battalion chief with Hutto (Texas) Fire Rescue, Williamson County Emergency Services District #3. He joined the organization as a volunteer in 2006 and became a full-time career member in 2010. Neal currently sits on the IFSTA 7th Edition Validation Committee and is a graduate of the Texas Fire Chief’s Academy.

LATEST ARTICLES

Level Up Your Mayday Training

How to introduce new members to mayday training

Four simple steps to teach rookies about the seriousness of mayday incidents

July 10, 2023 10:16 AM

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Company Officer Development

‘I used to be a good company officer’

Coming to terms with what changes – and why – through the course of promotions and increased responsibilities

January 25, 2023 09:22 AM

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Leadership

The fire service ‘it’ factor: What separates the go-to firefighters from the rest?

This unique trait can be built, typically by our leaders who exhibit perseverance and actively choose to work on themselves and the department

November 03, 2021 05:28 PM

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Education & Training

Back to the basics: My experience updating a fire department training program

A realization about advanced training skills leads to a renewed focus on fundamentals

October 06, 2020 11:46 AM

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Fire Department Management

Extreme ownership in the fire service: A key to firefighter success

When we start owning our happiness, success and morale individually, we will be successful as a team

August 06, 2020 01:38 PM

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