Hal Bruno: The best friend a firefighter and the fire service could have

Hal Bruno

“Hal Bruno is one of the most important figures in the history of this country’s fire service. Hal died last night (November 8, 2011) at age 83. I imagine that many of the younger firefighters and a few older ones who read this site aren’t familiar with the name Hal Bruno. Hal wasn’t a fire chief and his expertise wasn’t in fireground tactics, hazardous materials, truck company or engine company operations. Hal’s specialty was firefighters. He was the best friend a firefighter and the fire service could have. But Hal Bruno wasn’t the friend who just slapped you on the back and told you what you wanted to hear. Hal cared enough to tell us all what we needed to hear. ” Dave Statter, STATter911.com Posted 11/09/2011 HERE

For more than 60 years, Hal Bruno served as an active member of the fire service community, giving selflessly as a dedicated volunteer firefighter, advocate, commentator and leader. He is renowned for his commitment to fire safety initiatives and his compassion for the members of the fire service and their families. From the NFFF Memorial Page, HERE

Hal Bruno on Building Construction and Risk

Hal Bruno on the Fundamentals of Firefighting

Links

• Hal Bruno of ABC News Dies at 83, HERE
• Read National Fallen Firefighters Foundation statement on the passing of Hal Bruno
• Statement from the NFFF About the Death of Hal Bruno
• Share a Memory or Tribute: On the Hal Bruno Tribute Page
• Video: Remembering Hal Bruno, NFFF Chairman Emeritus
• http://www.firehero.org/brunotribute/

Hal Bruno

“It was a pleasure to have known you over these many years and thank you for your legacy and contributions to the fire Service”