Anthony Avillo

Feb 7, 2025 | fireengineering.com | Paul Combs |Anthony Avillo

“A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life.” – Vince Lombardi. Recently, my good friend Paul Combs had asked me to write an article for Fire Engineering that he would do an accompanying cartoon for. I originally wrote part of this piece for a local paper over 20 years ago.

Nov 10, 2024 | fireengineering.com | Anthony Avillo

The Command Post: Size-Up and the 360Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss size-up and the 360. They discuss the critical observations made and the important results that come from performing these tasks.

Sep 3, 2024 | fireengineering.com | Anthony Avillo

BY EDWARD FLOOD AND ANTHONY AVILLOThe only constant in the fire, rescue, and emergency services is change. Fire is a physical phenomenon. The laws of physics have not changed. However, time, social tides, evolving technologies, hazard profiles, and population migration and densities are some of the forces that demand that fire, rescue, and emergency services continually evolve and change to meet the service needs and expectations of the populations served.

Aug 12, 2024 | fireengineering.com | Anthony Avillo

Anthony Avillo and Jim Duffy talk about the Fire Engineering Advisory Board and what the board has been working on. They delve into FDIC, how to make your submission the best it can be, and other ways to contribute to the community. • Fireground Strategies and Other Stuff from the Streets: Rusty Ricker• Fireground Strategies: The Culture in The Fire Service

Jul 30, 2024 | fireengineering.com | Anthony Avillo

Jim Duffy and Anthony Avillo speak with Rusty Rocker, the president of the New England F.O.O.L.S. organization. They discuss his career, the history of the New England F.O.O.L.S., and what they do to promote training for the fire service. Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics and LogRX. • Fireground Strategies: The Culture in The Fire Service• Fireground Strategies (and Other Stuff from the Streets)