Isabel talks with Allen Siorek, retired Gainesville Fire Rescue District Chief. They discuss the research projects required for graduation from the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program, how realistic NFPA response time standards are, and the shift toward evidence-based practices in the fire service.

For Your Information:

Executive Fire Officer Program: https://www.usfa.fema.gov/training/nfa/programs/efop.html

NFPA: National Fire Protection Association https://www.nfpa.org/

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