DANIEL BYRNE is a firefighter/paramedic and the community support officer for the Burton, SC, Fire District and a paramedic for Beaufort County EMS. He is a National Fire Academy alumnus and has been conducting fire service public relations programs for over 15 years. Byrne holds associate of science and bachelor of science degrees in fire science and is a Fire Instructor II. He has received state and local awards for educational programs and partnerships. Byrne is a former U.S. Marine Corps recruiter now serving with the Georgia Air National Guard Fire Protection Division. He may be contacted at dbyrne.burtonfd@gmail.com.
Articles by Daniel
Guest Commentary: Father's Day, a Time to Take Stock of Ourselves
by Daniel Byrne
June 1, 2013
A s a third-generation firefighter, and as Father’s Day approaches, my...
Global Lessons: Bringing Fire Prevention Home
by Daniel Byrne
February 5, 2013
While residential fires continue to be our biggest problem in the U.S...
Power of the Badge: It is Time to Stop Feeling Helpless
by Daniel Byrne
December 18, 2012
As with most emotions that occur in the fire service we can’t describe...
Firehouse Humor: The Ultimate Prevention Solution?
by Daniel Byrne
September 5, 2012
Firefighters who do prevention consistently ask how they can get support...
Talking with People: Yes, It's That Easy
by Daniel Byrne
June 1, 2012
Current economic difficulties are negatively impacting the fire service...
Prevention Points: Ripped from the Headlines
by Daniel Byrne
May 4, 2012
Reading the news headlines of 2011, I have to wonder if we in the fire...
Using Fire Prevention Week 2011 to Build a Solid Program
by Daniel Byrne
September 12, 2011
Fire Prevention Week 2011 (Oct. 9 – 15) is closing in and too many fire...
Our Culture Is Sick
by Daniel Byrne
August 30, 2011
We are a dynamic culture. We are men and woman who put the...
Fire Prevention: Our Culture Is Sick
by Daniel Byrne
August 3, 2011
We are a dynamic culture. We are men and woman who put the well-being of...
After 100 Years: The Lesson to be Learned from Triangle Shirtwaist
by Daniel Byrne
March 18, 2011
Anniversaries serve several purposes; to remember, to honor, to get a day...
Is It Time to Start Fighting Fire With Fire?
by Daniel Byrne
February 26, 2011
A debate buzzing around the fire prevention community concerns...
A Call to Reform the Fire Service in 2011
by Daniel Byrne
January 7, 2011
Tradition: the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs...
Fire Prevention: It Takes a Community
by Daniel Byrne
November 24, 2010
As the fire services continues to take the brunt of the economic...
The Marines Are Looking, So Is The Fire Service - Part 2
by Daniel Byrne
October 4, 2010
As stated in Part 1 of this article, there is a significant parallel...
Designing a Target Hazard Program
by Daniel Byrne
September 1, 2010
It's no secret that the economy is in a slump. I am sure this is not a...
Offensive Fire Prevention: Target Acquisition
by Daniel Byrne
June 9, 2010
For fire prevention programs to be efficient and productive they need to be...
Prevention Culture Destroying Fire Service?
by Daniel Byrne
March 3, 2010
Our society's culture and values have changed, and so must we if we are...
The Marines are Looking, so is the Fire Service - Part 1
by Daniel Byrne
February 8, 2010
According to the National Volunteer Fire Council, volunteers make up 72...
Changing a Culture, One Firefighter And One Fire Department at a Time
by Daniel Byrne
September 29, 2009
Any fire chief worth his or her salt sees the value in fire prevention...
Fire Prevention Week 2009: Are You Training or Entertaining?
by Daniel Byrne
September 15, 2009
Fire Prevention Week 2009 is coming around very soon (Oct. 4-10). How...
