RE: Dallas selects new fire chief....

[Guest guest]

I'm not sure what it will mean for DFR, I'm pretty sure what it will mean to

Eddie. It will make him shake his head and wonder why he ever left Fort

Worth. Dallas devours its police and fire chiefs with its archaic city manager

system.

This will be fun to watch.

GG

> I wonder what this will mean for Dallas's EMS program....?

>

> -Wes Ogilvie

>

>

> Dallas selects new fire  chief

> 04:49 PM CST on Wednesday, March  1, 2006

> By DAVE LEVINTHAL / Staff  Writer 

> A veteran Fort Worth firefighter with a job-appropriate name will become

> the 

> Dallas Fire-Rescue Department’s new chief. 

> Fort Worth Fire Department Executive Deputy Chief Eddie Burns will assume 

> Dallas’ top job as of April 19, City Manager Suhm announced

Wednesday. 

> Ms. Suhm cited Chief Burns’ “very impressive history†and

“progressive 

> fire-fighting experience†as reasons for his hiring. She said his commitment

> to 

> diversity in hiring and promotions, as well as emphasis on physical fitness 

> among firefighters, also contributed to his selection. 

> “Dallas has one of the nation’s premier departments,†Chief Burns said 

> Wednesday evening. “And I see this as an opportunity to enhance it and grow

> it 

> and take it to another level.â€Â 

> Among his goals: improve departmental diversity and firefighter training,

> and

> create a more efficient EMS service. Chief Burns added that he plans to

> assess  the quality of Dallas’ fire stations and equipment, and recommend

> improvements  as necessary. 

> As for the firefighters themselves, Dallas is filled with talent, he said. 

> And while staff diversity is important, “I want the most qualified

> individuals 

> available,†Chief Burns said. 

> A Fort Worth firefighter since 1979, Chief Burns fills a spot vacated in 

> September by former Chief Steve Abraira, who resigned under pressure from

> Ms. 

> Suhm. Louie Bright III, one of four finalists along with Chief Burns, has

> served

> as interim chief since then.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I'm not sure what it will mean for DFR, I'm pretty sure what it will mean to

Eddie. It will make him shake his head and wonder why he ever left Fort

Worth. Dallas devours its police and fire chiefs with its archaic city manager

system.

This will be fun to watch.

GG

> I wonder what this will mean for Dallas's EMS program....?

>

> -Wes Ogilvie

>

>

> Dallas selects new fire  chief

> 04:49 PM CST on Wednesday, March  1, 2006

> By DAVE LEVINTHAL / Staff  Writer 

> A veteran Fort Worth firefighter with a job-appropriate name will become

> the 

> Dallas Fire-Rescue Department’s new chief. 

> Fort Worth Fire Department Executive Deputy Chief Eddie Burns will assume 

> Dallas’ top job as of April 19, City Manager Suhm announced

Wednesday. 

> Ms. Suhm cited Chief Burns’ “very impressive history†and

“progressive 

> fire-fighting experience†as reasons for his hiring. She said his commitment

> to 

> diversity in hiring and promotions, as well as emphasis on physical fitness 

> among firefighters, also contributed to his selection. 

> “Dallas has one of the nation’s premier departments,†Chief Burns said 

> Wednesday evening. “And I see this as an opportunity to enhance it and grow

> it 

> and take it to another level.â€Â 

> Among his goals: improve departmental diversity and firefighter training,

> and

> create a more efficient EMS service. Chief Burns added that he plans to

> assess  the quality of Dallas’ fire stations and equipment, and recommend

> improvements  as necessary. 

> As for the firefighters themselves, Dallas is filled with talent, he said. 

> And while staff diversity is important, “I want the most qualified

> individuals 

> available,†Chief Burns said. 

> A Fort Worth firefighter since 1979, Chief Burns fills a spot vacated in 

> September by former Chief Steve Abraira, who resigned under pressure from

> Ms. 

> Suhm. Louie Bright III, one of four finalists along with Chief Burns, has

> served

> as interim chief since then.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I'm not sure what it will mean for DFR, I'm pretty sure what it will mean to

Eddie. It will make him shake his head and wonder why he ever left Fort

Worth. Dallas devours its police and fire chiefs with its archaic city manager

system.

This will be fun to watch.

GG

> I wonder what this will mean for Dallas's EMS program....?

>

> -Wes Ogilvie

>

>

> Dallas selects new fire  chief

> 04:49 PM CST on Wednesday, March  1, 2006

> By DAVE LEVINTHAL / Staff  Writer 

> A veteran Fort Worth firefighter with a job-appropriate name will become

> the 

> Dallas Fire-Rescue Department’s new chief. 

> Fort Worth Fire Department Executive Deputy Chief Eddie Burns will assume 

> Dallas’ top job as of April 19, City Manager Suhm announced

Wednesday. 

> Ms. Suhm cited Chief Burns’ “very impressive history†and

“progressive 

> fire-fighting experience†as reasons for his hiring. She said his commitment

> to 

> diversity in hiring and promotions, as well as emphasis on physical fitness 

> among firefighters, also contributed to his selection. 

> “Dallas has one of the nation’s premier departments,†Chief Burns said 

> Wednesday evening. “And I see this as an opportunity to enhance it and grow

> it 

> and take it to another level.â€Â 

> Among his goals: improve departmental diversity and firefighter training,

> and

> create a more efficient EMS service. Chief Burns added that he plans to

> assess  the quality of Dallas’ fire stations and equipment, and recommend

> improvements  as necessary. 

> As for the firefighters themselves, Dallas is filled with talent, he said. 

> And while staff diversity is important, “I want the most qualified

> individuals 

> available,†Chief Burns said. 

> A Fort Worth firefighter since 1979, Chief Burns fills a spot vacated in 

> September by former Chief Steve Abraira, who resigned under pressure from

> Ms. 

> Suhm. Louie Bright III, one of four finalists along with Chief Burns, has

> served

> as interim chief since then.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

It is called passion, desire and commitment to do your best. After all, 27

years with FTFD is impressive, let alone the experience level obtained. I

say Congratulations and Good Luck. Mayors don't last forever.

[Guest guest]

It is called passion, desire and commitment to do your best. After all, 27

years with FTFD is impressive, let alone the experience level obtained. I

say Congratulations and Good Luck. Mayors don't last forever.

[Guest guest]

In Dallas, the Mayor has no power. It's all in the City Manager, who is a

certified idiot. The City Manager outlasts many Mayors. That's why I'm

skeptical. I too wish Chief Burns the best, but he's going to have a baptism

by

fire before he knows it. Dallas is not a nice place. It is about equal to

the District of Columbia in dysfunction. The FD is not as dysfunctional as

is the DCFD, but no Chief can really achieve anything significant because the

City Manager is always on his ass.

It will be interesting to see how much political clout Chief Burns can

muster. I'd guess not a lot.

Stay tuned.

Gene G.

> It is called passion, desire and commitment to do your best.  After  all,

> 27

> years with FTFD is impressive, let alone the experience level  obtained.  I

> say Congratulations and Good Luck.  Mayors don't last  forever.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In Dallas, the Mayor has no power. It's all in the City Manager, who is a

certified idiot. The City Manager outlasts many Mayors. That's why I'm

skeptical. I too wish Chief Burns the best, but he's going to have a baptism

by

fire before he knows it. Dallas is not a nice place. It is about equal to

the District of Columbia in dysfunction. The FD is not as dysfunctional as

is the DCFD, but no Chief can really achieve anything significant because the

City Manager is always on his ass.

It will be interesting to see how much political clout Chief Burns can

muster. I'd guess not a lot.

Stay tuned.

Gene G.

> It is called passion, desire and commitment to do your best.  After  all,

> 27

> years with FTFD is impressive, let alone the experience level  obtained.  I

> say Congratulations and Good Luck.  Mayors don't last  forever.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Why leave FWFD? You don't deal with EMS and you have an incredible

relationship with the city. Who would want to leave that.

_____

From: [mailto: ] On

Behalf Of wegandy1938@...

Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 7:26 PM

To: ExLngHrn@...;

Subject: Re: Dallas selects new fire chief....

I'm not sure what it will mean for DFR, I'm pretty sure what it will mean to

Eddie. It will make him shake his head and wonder why he ever left Fort

Worth. Dallas devours its police and fire chiefs with its archaic city

manager

system.

This will be fun to watch.

GG

> I wonder what this will mean for Dallas's EMS program....?

>

> -Wes Ogilvie

>

>

> Dallas selects new fire chief

> 04:49 PM CST on Wednesday, March 1, 2006

> By DAVE LEVINTHAL / Staff Writer

> A veteran Fort Worth firefighter with a job-appropriate name will become

> the

> Dallas Fire-Rescue Department's new chief.

> Fort Worth Fire Department Executive Deputy Chief Eddie Burns will assume

> Dallas' top job as of April 19, City Manager Suhm announced

Wednesday.

> Ms. Suhm cited Chief Burns' " very impressive history " and " progressive

> fire-fighting experience " as reasons for his hiring. She said his

commitment

> to

> diversity in hiring and promotions, as well as emphasis on physical

fitness

> among firefighters, also contributed to his selection.

> " Dallas has one of the nation's premier departments, " Chief Burns said

> Wednesday evening. " And I see this as an opportunity to enhance it and

grow

> it

> and take it to another level. "

> Among his goals: improve departmental diversity and firefighter training,

> and

> create a more efficient EMS service. Chief Burns added that he plans to

> assess the quality of Dallas' fire stations and equipment, and recommend

> improvements as necessary.

> As for the firefighters themselves, Dallas is filled with talent, he said.

> And while staff diversity is important, " I want the most qualified

> individuals

> available, " Chief Burns said.

> A Fort Worth firefighter since 1979, Chief Burns fills a spot vacated in

> September by former Chief Steve Abraira, who resigned under pressure from

> Ms.

> Suhm. Louie Bright III, one of four finalists along with Chief Burns, has

> served

> as interim chief since then.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Why leave FWFD? You don't deal with EMS and you have an incredible

relationship with the city. Who would want to leave that.

_____

From: [mailto: ] On

Behalf Of wegandy1938@...

Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 7:26 PM

To: ExLngHrn@...;

Subject: Re: Dallas selects new fire chief....

I'm not sure what it will mean for DFR, I'm pretty sure what it will mean to

Eddie. It will make him shake his head and wonder why he ever left Fort

Worth. Dallas devours its police and fire chiefs with its archaic city

manager

system.

This will be fun to watch.

GG

> I wonder what this will mean for Dallas's EMS program....?

>

> -Wes Ogilvie

>

>

> Dallas selects new fire chief

> 04:49 PM CST on Wednesday, March 1, 2006

> By DAVE LEVINTHAL / Staff Writer

> A veteran Fort Worth firefighter with a job-appropriate name will become

> the

> Dallas Fire-Rescue Department's new chief.

> Fort Worth Fire Department Executive Deputy Chief Eddie Burns will assume

> Dallas' top job as of April 19, City Manager Suhm announced

Wednesday.

> Ms. Suhm cited Chief Burns' " very impressive history " and " progressive

> fire-fighting experience " as reasons for his hiring. She said his

commitment

> to

> diversity in hiring and promotions, as well as emphasis on physical

fitness

> among firefighters, also contributed to his selection.

> " Dallas has one of the nation's premier departments, " Chief Burns said

> Wednesday evening. " And I see this as an opportunity to enhance it and

grow

> it

> and take it to another level. "

> Among his goals: improve departmental diversity and firefighter training,

> and

> create a more efficient EMS service. Chief Burns added that he plans to

> assess the quality of Dallas' fire stations and equipment, and recommend

> improvements as necessary.

> As for the firefighters themselves, Dallas is filled with talent, he said.

> And while staff diversity is important, " I want the most qualified

> individuals

> available, " Chief Burns said.

> A Fort Worth firefighter since 1979, Chief Burns fills a spot vacated in

> September by former Chief Steve Abraira, who resigned under pressure from

> Ms.

> Suhm. Louie Bright III, one of four finalists along with Chief Burns, has

> served

> as interim chief since then.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

It sounds crazy to me. Who would want to deal with every day and

all the fighting between the people and the city. You never hear anything nice

on the NEWS about Dallas City Hall.

Potts wrote: Why leave FWFD? You don't deal with

EMS and you have an incredible

relationship with the city. Who would want to leave that.

_____

From: [mailto: ] On

Behalf Of wegandy1938@...

Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 7:26 PM

To: ExLngHrn@...;

Subject: Re: Dallas selects new fire chief....

I'm not sure what it will mean for DFR, I'm pretty sure what it will mean to

Eddie. It will make him shake his head and wonder why he ever left Fort

Worth. Dallas devours its police and fire chiefs with its archaic city

manager

system.

This will be fun to watch.

GG

> I wonder what this will mean for Dallas's EMS program....?

>

> -Wes Ogilvie

>

>

> Dallas selects new fire chief

> 04:49 PM CST on Wednesday, March 1, 2006

> By DAVE LEVINTHAL / Staff Writer

> A veteran Fort Worth firefighter with a job-appropriate name will become

> the

> Dallas Fire-Rescue Department's new chief.

> Fort Worth Fire Department Executive Deputy Chief Eddie Burns will assume

> Dallas' top job as of April 19, City Manager Suhm announced

Wednesday.

> Ms. Suhm cited Chief Burns' " very impressive history " and " progressive

> fire-fighting experience " as reasons for his hiring. She said his

commitment

> to

> diversity in hiring and promotions, as well as emphasis on physical

fitness

> among firefighters, also contributed to his selection.

> " Dallas has one of the nation's premier departments, " Chief Burns said

> Wednesday evening. " And I see this as an opportunity to enhance it and

grow

> it

> and take it to another level. "

> Among his goals: improve departmental diversity and firefighter training,

> and

> create a more efficient EMS service. Chief Burns added that he plans to

> assess the quality of Dallas' fire stations and equipment, and recommend

> improvements as necessary.

> As for the firefighters themselves, Dallas is filled with talent, he said.

> And while staff diversity is important, " I want the most qualified

> individuals

> available, " Chief Burns said.

> A Fort Worth firefighter since 1979, Chief Burns fills a spot vacated in

> September by former Chief Steve Abraira, who resigned under pressure from

> Ms.

> Suhm. Louie Bright III, one of four finalists along with Chief Burns, has

> served

> as interim chief since then.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

It sounds crazy to me. Who would want to deal with every day and

all the fighting between the people and the city. You never hear anything nice

on the NEWS about Dallas City Hall.

Potts wrote: Why leave FWFD? You don't deal with

EMS and you have an incredible

relationship with the city. Who would want to leave that.

_____

From: [mailto: ] On

Behalf Of wegandy1938@...

Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 7:26 PM

To: ExLngHrn@...;

Subject: Re: Dallas selects new fire chief....

I'm not sure what it will mean for DFR, I'm pretty sure what it will mean to

Eddie. It will make him shake his head and wonder why he ever left Fort

Worth. Dallas devours its police and fire chiefs with its archaic city

manager

system.

This will be fun to watch.

GG

> I wonder what this will mean for Dallas's EMS program....?

>

> -Wes Ogilvie

>

>

> Dallas selects new fire chief

> 04:49 PM CST on Wednesday, March 1, 2006

> By DAVE LEVINTHAL / Staff Writer

> A veteran Fort Worth firefighter with a job-appropriate name will become

> the

> Dallas Fire-Rescue Department's new chief.

> Fort Worth Fire Department Executive Deputy Chief Eddie Burns will assume

> Dallas' top job as of April 19, City Manager Suhm announced

Wednesday.

> Ms. Suhm cited Chief Burns' " very impressive history " and " progressive

> fire-fighting experience " as reasons for his hiring. She said his

commitment

> to

> diversity in hiring and promotions, as well as emphasis on physical

fitness

> among firefighters, also contributed to his selection.

> " Dallas has one of the nation's premier departments, " Chief Burns said

> Wednesday evening. " And I see this as an opportunity to enhance it and

grow

> it

> and take it to another level. "

> Among his goals: improve departmental diversity and firefighter training,

> and

> create a more efficient EMS service. Chief Burns added that he plans to

> assess the quality of Dallas' fire stations and equipment, and recommend

> improvements as necessary.

> As for the firefighters themselves, Dallas is filled with talent, he said.

> And while staff diversity is important, " I want the most qualified

> individuals

> available, " Chief Burns said.

> A Fort Worth firefighter since 1979, Chief Burns fills a spot vacated in

> September by former Chief Steve Abraira, who resigned under pressure from

> Ms.

> Suhm. Louie Bright III, one of four finalists along with Chief Burns, has

> served

> as interim chief since then.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I agree. Sometimes it's better not to take the " easy road, " but to take

on a challenge and try to improve things for the betterment of the

members and the citizenry. No risk, no gain. If it works, he takes all

the credit, if not, he takes all the blame. Tough job. Best of luck to

Chief Burns and the DFR.

Steve

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Re: Dallas selects new fire chief....

It is called passion, desire and commitment to do your best.

After all, 27

years with FTFD is impressive, let alone the experience level

obtained. I

say Congratulations and Good Luck. Mayors don't last forever.

[Guest guest]

Hopefully with the way screwed the Fire and Police (who were both

key in getting her elected) we will not have to worry about her having a second

term.

Lee

Re: Dallas selects new fire chief....

In Dallas, the Mayor has no power. It's all in the City Manager, who is a

certified idiot. The City Manager outlasts many Mayors. That's why I'm

skeptical. I too wish Chief Burns the best, but he's going to have a baptism

by

fire before he knows it. Dallas is not a nice place. It is about equal to

the District of Columbia in dysfunction. The FD is not as dysfunctional as

is the DCFD, but no Chief can really achieve anything significant because the

City Manager is always on his ass.

It will be interesting to see how much political clout Chief Burns can

muster. I'd guess not a lot.

Stay tuned.

Gene G.

> It is called passion, desire and commitment to do your best.  After  all,

> 27

> years with FTFD is impressive, let alone the experience level  obtained.  I

> say Congratulations and Good Luck.  Mayors don't last  forever.

>

>

>