Love the book, you can feel the passion & inspiration come off the pages. Even in the opinions that challenge my way of thinking or the run counter to mine there's a undeniable impact in Chief Halton's word

Bobby Halton was a long time friend. I knew Bobby through our involvement in the International Association of Fire Chiefs. Bobby matured as a leader and really began to blossom as an influencer in the fire service. I told Bobby he was like a “rock star” when he walked into a room. Everyone wanted to shake his hand, have their photo taken with him and talk with him for whatever time he would allow. I was privileged to take the photograph that he used as his editorial photograph and now is on the cover of the book. He also used a photo of him in a somber pose on the main stage at FDIC. He always had a smile to give to others. The editorials he wrote are compelling, emotional and thought provoking. The editorials can also produce an emotional response from the reader. That response could be either positive or negative. If you disagreed with his editorial comments he would listen to your reasoning and engage you in debate. He pushed the fire service to look at many of our past practices to make sure those practices were still appropriate today. He is one of about a dozen fire service leaders who created a paradigm shift in our way of thinking and our actions. He was a reader of all kinds of books relating to world history, politics, funny books and serious issues. I believe the “Editor’s Opinion” should be required reading for all recruits joining the fire service.