Leesburg Chief Joe Mirra on evolving equipment, training and future firefighters
Chief Joe Mirra, hired in 2002 and named chief in 2022, discusses how technology such as portable thermal imagers and battery-powered rescue tools has changed firefighting, and outlines goals to pass the department’s culture to new recruits.
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Joe Mirra described how the job has changed since he was hired in February 2002 and how technology has altered day-to-day firefighting. He said thermal imaging cameras have become far more portable and hydraulic rescue tools have shifted from gasoline power to battery-electric operation.
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