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2010-Decade Forecast: Sighs of the Times

January 01, 2010 - Compiled by Janet Wilmoth, Fire Chief magazine

Fire Chief Magazine asked leading experts to predict how the next decade will unfold for American fire and emergency services. The responses were as unique as the respondents, but one thing is clear: there will be no shortage of challenges. Here are their perspectives on the next decade:

Cultural Barriers
By Kelvin Cochran, U.S. Fire Administrator

Booming Woes
By Denis Onieal, Superintendent, National Fire Academy

Emerging Economy
By Rob Brown, Chief, Stafford County (Va.) Fire Department

Volunteer Issues
By Philip Stittleburg, Chief, LaFarge (Wis.) Fire Department, and Chairman, NVFC

Apparatus Advances
By Peter Darley, President, FAMA, and Chief Operating Officer and Vice President, Darley Co.

Expanded EMS
By Gary Ludwig, Deputy Chief, Memphis (Tenn.) Fire Department, and Chairman, IAFC EMS Section

Federal Deficits
By Bill Webb, Executive Director, CFSI

Safety First
By Rob McLeod, Deputy Chief, Chandler (Ariz.) Fire Department, and Chairman, FDSOA

Creative City Managers
By Bill Wolpin, Associate Publisher/Editorial Director, American City & County magazine

Renewed Hope
By Meri-K Appy, President, Home Safety Council

Budget Efficiencies
By John R. Hill, President, Envizion Financial

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