Chicago Fire Department’s retired chief of special operations, John Eversole, died Sunday evening at the age of 62. Nationally and internationally referred to as the “Chief of Hazmat,” Eversole was a visionary who fought endlessly for better, safer conditions for firefighters. Everyone looked up to John, and not just because he was taller than most.
Archive for May 25th, 2007
He Did It His Way
Needed Equipment for Greensburg
Earlier this month I wrote about how Greensburg, Kan., was wiped out by a tornado. Many readers responded and offered donations and services. The Kansas State Fire Marshal’s office has sent FIRE CHIEF a list of items that the Greensburg Fire Department needs.
