Today on Firehouse – Ep. 16: Talking Smart Firefighter Training with Demond Simmons
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Peter Matthews talks with Battalion Chief Demond Simmons about his article, "Smart Training and Firefighting." Simmons explains the basis for the article and concept, which examines the roles of "smart" and "aggressive" in educating firefighters. Also, a discussion on the role of company officers in encouraging their firefighters to work smarter on the fireground.
Demond Simmons
Demond Simmons is a 23-year member of the Oakland, CA, Fire Department. He is on detail as the special operations battalion chief. Simmons serves on the board of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (Company Officers Section) and is an adjunct instructor at the National Fire Academy. He teaches at numerous colleges and universities. Simmons has a doctorate in business administration.
Peter Matthews | Editor-in-Chief/Conference Director
Peter Matthews is the conference director and editor-in-chief of Firehouse. He has worked at Firehouse since 1999, serving in various roles on both Firehouse Magazine and Firehouse.com staffs. He completed an internship with the Rochester, NY, Fire Department and served with fire departments in Rush, NY, and Laurel, MD, and was a lieutenant with the Glenwood Fire Company in Glenwood, NY. Matthews served as photographer for the St. Paul, MN, Fire Department.
