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Below is our website collection of all Chief's Corner articles submitted by Sam DiGiovanna.

Sam DiGiovanna is a 35-year fire service veteran. He started with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, served as Fire Chief at the Monrovia Fire Department and currently serves as Chief at the Verdugo Fire Academy in Glendale. He also is a consultant for www.Cordico.com

Chief's Corner Articles

Hazardous fuel management of the mind

The most versatile fire service employee: Mom!

One small crack does not mean that you are broken

It’s rattlesnake and wildfire season!

Dealing with the irate citizen

How a $20 bar tab can turn into a million dollars’ worth of financial stress!

Beware of the “Spiker”

Failure is an option

Weather or not?

The struggle with jealousy

You have to clean your own house first before you tell other people they aren’t doing it right!

Circle of Influence or Circle of Concern

The Intake Valve to Your Heart!

Firefighters – It’s time for a heart to heart!

Super Bowl Sunday – or Super Bowl spreader?

Are you my type?

Keeping stable during unstable times

Shake, shake, shake – shake your Self and Get Prepared

January is Cancer Awareness Month!

A personal policy for the New Year!

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