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Fire Chief William "Ray" Colburn, who retired in April.
Fire Chief William "Ray" Colburn, who retired in April.
Photo Courtesy of Reedy Creek Emergency Services

Reedy Creek Emergency Services Fire Station 1.
Reedy Creek Emergency Services Fire Station 1.
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Reedy Creek Emergency Services Fire Station 3.
Reedy Creek Emergency Services Fire Station 3.
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The department staff a heavy rescue squad with an ALS provider around the clock.
The department staff a heavy rescue squad with an ALS provider around the clock.
Photo Courtesy of Reedy Creek Emergency Services

A sample of the various emergency vehicles that Reedy Creek emergency responders use to access patients and fire situations.
A sample of the various emergency vehicles that Reedy Creek emergency responders use to access patients and fire situations.

Firehouse Interview: Chief Ray Colburn (ret.), Reedy Creek Emergency Services

Ben May recently interviewed William “Ray” Colburn, who retired as the fire chief of Reedy Creek Emergency Service in late April. Colburn started with the Reedy Creek Emergency Services in Lake Buena Vista, FL, as a firefighter/paramedic in 1979. Richard D. LePere Jr. was appointed fire...

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Firehouse Interview: Chief Ray Colburn (ret.), Reedy Creek Emergency Services

Ben May recently interviewed William “Ray” Colburn, who retired as the fire chief of Reedy Creek Emergency Service, which protects Walt Disney World in Florida, in late April.

Article • May 15th, 2013
Weekly Drill: No. 117 - The Officer's Role

Have you ever wondered, what "other" roles fire officers play? Readers will learn the officer's responsibilities when they are not at the incident scene.

Article • May 12th, 2013
Carter: Sylvester Sequester and the New Star in D.C.

Ladies and gentlemen, the shovel-makers are at work in Washington, DC and Sylvester Sequester is the name of that shovel.

Article • May 7th, 2013
20 Tough Questions For the Fire Chief: Are You Prepared To Answer Them? - Question 13

There are two components to this question. First, should the fire department be providing FIRST-RESPONDER medical services? Second, should the fire department be providing TRANSPORT medical services? The heart of the policy issue for fire-based EMS...

Article • May 1st, 2013
Chief Concerns: Electromagnetic Pulse Awareness for the Fire Service

I magine a world without power, computers, radios and telephones. More specifically, imagine modern emergency response without any of the above. Americans have come to rely on the prompt and effective delivery of fire, police, rescue and emergency...

Article • April 27th, 2013
The Fire Scene: What's On That Rig? Be Sure You Know

We just had an interesting training night at the local firehouse. The usual 15 or so firefighters and officers were there and although a training topic was scheduled, we tried something different. The firefighters were all asked to gather around the...

Article • April 1st, 2013
20 Tough Questions For the Fire Chief: Are You Prepared To Answer Them? Question 12

As budgets have become tighter, many fire departments have been forced to find ways to reduce operating costs. Many of the “20 Tough Questions” are focused on the benefits and consequences that result from creative problem solving. Question 12...

Article • April 1st, 2013
Weekly Drill: No. 111 - Mission Statement

Drill #111: Mission Statement Readers will learn why having a clear understanding of their department’s Mission Statement will allow them to move forward with planning and goal setting. The drill is designed to be a single page of information...

Article • March 31st, 2013
Almost: The Fine Art of Just Settling for Something

How many of you have a litany of stories about how you almost won something, were elected to something, or just missed winning something? After more than six decades of trying and succeeding (and trying and failing) I am here to tell you that for far...

Article • March 15th, 2013
20 Tough Questions For the Fire Chief: Are You Prepared To Answer Them? Question 11

In many communities, the number of structure fires has been trending downward. The reduction in these fire responses can be attributed to many factors, not the least being effective fire prevention programs, active inspection programs and aggressive...

Article • March 4th, 2013
Today's Fire Service: Actions Show Your Pride

I have heard it said that if your expectations aren't being met, lower your expectations. I would challenge today's fire service to do the opposite.

Article • March 1st, 2013
Fire Politics: 15 Lessons in Leadership From the U.S. Senate Floor

A speech was given on the floor of the U.S. Senate in late January that provided interesting insight into the leadership beliefs of a particular outgoing senator. He was leaving office after 28 years in the Senate. The speech was 50 minutes long, but...

Article • March 1st, 2013
Weekly Drill: No. 107

Drill #107: National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) Readers will learn the importance of participating in the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). The drill is designed to be a single page of information to conjure up...

Article • February 25th, 2013
Lessons from the Circus: 2013

One of the great joys which I have been able to experience in the many years since my retirement from the good, old, Newark Fire Department is the ability to travel when I want to and not when a vacation spot or personal day is open. Thanks to this...

Article • February 1st, 2013
The Fire Scene: Times Are Tough, And So Are We

It’s been going on for more than a few years and sometimes it seems like the current not-so-rosy national financial conditions are here to stay. Although that is certainly not true, we are all suffering some type of service or staffing cuts or other...

Article • January 29th, 2013

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