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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

The manager’s role in employee well-being

Avoiding problems this St. Patrick’s Day

March madness and the fire service

How full is your self-esteem tank?

Love yourself a bit more -even during times of rejection!

Everyone is a designated Safety Officer on Super Bowl Sunday

Navigating the wind shears of life: Policies are like Doppler radar!

CAUTION: Sad Crossing

The other smelly side of gas!

January is Cancer Awareness Month

Lessons unlikely learned in the Academy!

You are New Year’s Eve IC!

Where is the safest and most fun way to spend New Year’s Eve?

Listen up: They’ll love you forever with this gift!

Facing a retrial and your trial is pending!

CAUTION: Sad Crossing

Be thankful year-round!

Black Friday tip: Keep safety in the forefront of your mind!

Please pass the safety!

Fighting fire and fighting diabetes!

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