Chief's Corner: Safety Tips. seeing the first tri-city Verdugo Fire Recruit Academy, with excellent results. He also is a consultant for www.Cordico.com Sam DiGiovanna is a 35-year fire service veteran. Prior to GCC, his 35 years in fire service included stints with the LA Co. Fire Department and 20 years with the City of Monrovia, six years as fire chief. Chief Fish was born and raised in the Los Angeles area. Sam D., Fire Chief at Verdugo Fire Academy "For over 30 years Rodney has maintained a laser like focus on organizational culture. After graduating from Verdugo Hills High School, he attended Glendale Community College. Threats of A lot of people can die in a situation like that, says Sam DiGiovanna, an ex-fire chief of crews both public and private, and the coordinator of the Verdugo Fire Academy. In 1999, Chief Fish began teaching Fire Science courses at Glendale Community College and served as an instructor at what is now the Verdugo Fire Academy. and now is Chief at the Verdugo Fire Training Academy in Glendale, Calif. We are all recent graduates of the Glendale Community College Verdugo Fire Academy and are eager to learn and do all that it takes to get hired as Firefighters. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. You may have seen him on NBC-4 Los Angeles where he provides fire/life safety stories. Sam DiGiovanna is a 33-year fire service veteran. Be prepared to climb down quickly if conditions change rapidly. Sam DiGiovanna is a 35-year fire service veteran. More Posts 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. Mendieta was sponsored by the San Gabriel Fire Department. This joint training academy Sam DiGiovanna is a 33-year fire service veteran. Sam DiGiovanna started with the Los Angeles County Fire Dept. 1. The 17-week program consists of both manipulative and practical instruction in the general areas of firefighting, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, and urban search and rescue. 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, Calif. He also is VP of Fire Operations for www.Cordico.com In addition, he is a regular contributor to NBC News 4 Los Angeles. In 1999, Chief Fish began teaching Fire Science courses at Glendale Community College and served as an instructor at what is now the Verdugo Fire Academy. 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.. Don't Threaten. Training is provided in fire protection, fire prevention, law enforcement, administration, resource management, and fire crew management. Sam DiGiovanna is a 33-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, Calif. First Round of COVID-19 Vaccine. 3. This is a great way to provide safety to horses while giving peace of mind to owners during a wildfire- Sam Dagiovanna, Fire Chief Verdugo Fire Academy It is a good idea to practice evacuation drills once a month, especially during fire season, getting everyone (including horses) used to blanketing quickly. Accredited Firefighter 1 Academy, Wildland Fire Academy (with a Type II Hand-crew tied to the Angeles National Forest), and a Los Angeles County approved Emergency Medical Technician Program. Verdugo Fire Academy is based out of Glendale Community College with its main sponsor being the Glendale Fire Dept., although the Academy does receive support from the departments within Verdugo Fire Dispatch (Communications Center). served as fire chief at the Monrovia Fire Department and currently serves as chief at the Verdugo Fire Academy in Glendale, Calif. Debate and disagreement are welcomed on our platforms but do it with respect. The latest Tweets from VerdugoFireAcademy (@VerdugoAcademy): "@Regran_ed from thefuturefirefighter - #Repost @lbfd Can you handle the heat? Many times those [sponsored students] started out as Explorers, said Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna of the VFA. About Chief Sam DiGiovanna. 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, Calif. Verdugo Fire Academy director Sam DiGiovanna congratulates Class XXI graduate and class batallion chief Victor Gonzalez at the graduation ceremony, held at Share this: Firebrand Media LLC wants comments that advance the discussion, and we need your help to accomplish this mission. Can you tell us how you came to join the Verdugo Fire Academy? Verdugo Fire Academy Graduate Giselle Mendieta was the first female recruit in the Verdugo Fire Academy to receive the top award. 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, Calif. Sam also serves as Executive Vice President of Fire Operations at CORDICO INC. 2. He previously worked in Monrovia. Sam DiGiovanna, of Aliso Viejo, is the training chief of Glendales Verdugo Fire Academy.