Driving is a team sport that requires every firefighter on the rig’s attention, and nowhere is that more true than on the highway where fast-moving semis are common. Chief Wylie walks through some good highway driving practices to avoid becoming the emergency. You can see the full video here.Sponsored by Globe Turnout Gear.
Chief Rob Wylie is a 29-year fire service veteran who retired as fire chief of the Cottleville FPD in St. Charles County, Missouri. Wylie has served as a tactical medic and TEMS team leader with the St. Charles Regional SWAT team for the past 19 years. He is a certified instructor and teaches at the state, local and national level on leadership, counter-terrorism and TEMS operations. Wylie graduated from Lindenwood University, the University of Maryland Staff and Command School and the National Fire Academy’s EFO Program. Connect with Wylie on LinkedIn.
