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Chief Brian Fennessy Talks ‘Mind-Blowing’ L.A. Urban Conflagration

On this episode of FireRescue1’s podcast, Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy recounts his personal and professional experience during the devastating Eaton Fire in Los Angeles. As flames tore through his childhood neighborhood, Fennessy rushed to the scene and witnessed a surreal landscape, entire neighborhoods scorched with only a few homes left standing. He discusses the unexpected tactics used to mitigate danger (including milk and beer), the urgent need to rethink wildfire and WUI (wildland-urban interface) training, and his concerns about delays caused by current resource ordering systems. He also highlights the role of the California Fire Service Leadership Alliance in shaping a more effective response framework.

Matt Seldon
Matt Seldon
Matt Seldon, BSc., is an Editorial Associate with HSToday. He has over 20 years of experience in writing, social media, and analytics. Matt has a degree in Computer Studies from the University of South Wales in the UK. His diverse work experience includes positions at the Department for Work and Pensions and various responsibilities for a wide variety of companies in the private sector. He has been writing and editing various blogs and online content for promotional and educational purposes in his job roles since first entering the workplace. Matt has run various social media campaigns over his career on platforms including Google, Microsoft, Facebook and LinkedIn on topics surrounding promotion and education. His educational campaigns have been on topics including charity volunteering in the public sector and personal finance goals.

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