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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

Be thankful year-round!

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

Please pass the safety!

Fighting fire and fighting diabetes!

An added safety caution this Halloween – watch for rainbow fentanyl

Containing and extinguishing your burnout!

Mental health – yours and theirs!

Fire won’t wait - plan your escape!

Making a stand as we fall into the height of Fire Season

I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain… but the worst is yet to come

Suicidal tendencies

For the love of labor!

A growing trend of fires – the homeless

Well – well – wellness!

How fast Summer passes, we’re back to our classes

The other side of responding to wildfires

So, you want to be on TV?

Take the plunge and start a swimming pool safety campaign!

Keeping an eye on your wellness

We need more top guns!

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