JOHN HAWKINS SPEAKS AT COCEP
Nationally recognized speaker Deputy Chief John R. Hawkins was the speaker at last weeks COCEP training at FHMTC. Deputy Chief Hawkins is currently assigned to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's Riverside County Fire Department.
His presentation focused on the command aspects of large scale brush fires with a particular emphasis on Firefighter Safety.
Specific topics included:
1. I-Zone* Firefighting (*Interface)
2. Large Fire Keys
3. Incident Commander Tricks of the Trade
4. Case Study Reviews of Firefighter Deaths and Injuries.
Chief Hawkins has been designated as the Incident Commander on a number of significant Wildland Incidents and is perhaps best known as the Incident Commander of the 2003 Cedar Fire in San Diego County. He is pictured above briefing President Bush on the Cedar Incident.
Additional photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Deputy Chief Hawkins' presentation was both informative and thought provoking. All members are highly encouraged to take any opportunity offered to attend one of Chief Hawkins' outstanding seminars.
