John Tippett

Director of fire service programs at National Fall and Firefighters Foundation. Previously served in leadership for Montgomery County, Maryland and Charleston fire departments.

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Aug 7, 2025 • 56min

Aggressive firefighting: ‘We’ve corrupted the concept’

Join chiefs John Oates and John Tippett as they tackle the complexities of modern firefighting. Oates, CEO of the International Public Safety Data Institute, and Tippett, Director of fire service programs at the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, delve into the balance between aggressive tactics and safety culture. They discuss critical insights from the 'What Firefighters Want in 2025' survey, the significance of after-action reviews, and the alarming number of reported close calls, all while advocating for continuous education and community trust.

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