National Fire Heritage Center Inducts 2022 Legends

The National Fire Heritage Center (NFHC) Fire and Emergency Services Hall of Legends, Legacies, and Leaders (HLLL) provides individual recognition of significant contributions and distinguished service to the fire and emergency services mission. The NFHC and the virtual “Hall” are in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Nominees had to have completed at least 25 years of service and been known in the national/international fire service arena.

This year’s inductees are Robert C. Andrews Jr., Meri-K Appy, Stephen P. Austin, Robert J. Brady Sr., Randy R. Bruegman, Dr. Kelvin J. Cochran, Harry E. Diezel, William D. Killen, Roger A. McGary, Patricia T. Mieszala, Donald B. Moltrup, Pamela A. Powell, and Ronald J. Siarnicki.

The 2022 inductees were recognized at FDIC International Opening Ceremony Day 2 in Indianapolis.

Dave McGlynn and Brian Zaitz

The Training Officer: The ISFSI and Brian Zaitz

Dave McGlynn talks with Brian Zaitz about the ISFSI and the training officer as a calling.
Conyers Georgia chemical plant fire

Federal Investigators Previously Raised Alarm About BioLab Chemicals

A fire at a BioLabs facility in Conyers, Georgia, has sent a toxic cloud over Rockdale County and disrupted large swaths of metro Atlanta.