I Can’t Save You And Don’t Want To Die Trying: American Fire Culture
By Dr. Burton A. Clark, EFO
About the book… Dr. Clark challenges that society re-examine perspectives on fire fatalities. He calls for a transition to a more proactive fire safety culture focused on prevention and survival, for firefighters and civilians. This book serves as an actionable roadmap for stakeholders to reduce loss of life and property from fire.
It offers lawmakers, regulators and advocates constructive guidance on improving fire safety laws, prevention policies, public outreach, and upgrading fire codes. Dr. Clark’s extensive experience will prove invaluable for discussions and policy development around these pressing issues.
“Required reading for any lawmaker serious about upgrading fire codes and prevention policies.”~ Senator Anne Jones (D-CA)
Hence, as Founder & Director, of Ripple of Change Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit “It is natural to unite with Dr. Burton A. Clark, EFO, to expand his reach and drive to change fire culture, to reevaluate risky traditions and prioritize firefighter safety so more firefighters make it home safely.” Dr. Clark’s book will empower positive community impact by supplying the right resources at the right time to the people who need them most.
About the author…
With over 50 years of expertise across local to international levels, Dr. Burton A. Clark, EFO has protected presidents and neighbors alike. He has published over 200 articles, and his vision aligns with the US Fire Administrator goals for firefighter safety and public education.
Dr. Clark’s knowledge and experience of the culture change process that covers the social, political, economic and technological sectors makes this publication an essential guide for officials, policymakers, community leaders, firefighters and citizens.
RIPPLES OF PREVENTION & SURVIVAL
GOAL:
To that end, our 501(c)(3) Foundation will accept, as well as seek funds to distribute copies of I Can’t Save You And Don’t Want To Die Trying: American Fire Culture by Dr. Burton A. Clark, EFO to all those who can begin the positive Ripple of Change. Including stakeholders at the local, state, and national levels, including public administrators, fire safety training facilities, fire marshals, and the like, to educate as many people as possible to effect the positive change required to ensure the safety of all our first responders.
Dr. Clark’s book is a road map that social, political, economic, and technological stakeholders can use to reduce the loss of life and property from fire. From the firehouse to the state house, from the boardroom to the living room, we must do better to prevent and survive fires.
BACKGROUND of Foundational Legislative Outreach Before ROC:
During Fire Prevention Week every member of the 114th U.S. Congress received, courtesy of FAMA/FEMSA GAC, a customized edition of Clark’s first book I Can’t Save You, But I’ll Die Trying: The American Fire Culture. Ex. Administrator Karen Burnham whose joint Government Affairs Committee hosted the project said, “Providing congressional members with important information on a variety of issues facing firefighters, elected officials, government leaders, public administrators, educators, and citizens regarding fire safety is a great first step in getting everyone thinking and talking about how to significantly reduce death and property loss by fire.” Members of Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) and Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association (FEMSA) through their joint Government Affairs Committee (GAC) supported the 114th Congressional Edition.
DRIVING CHANGE:
Books were well-received, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, 30th Congressional District, Dallas, Texas wrote, “Starting a conversation on fire safety is crucial to helping save lives of firefighters and civilians; I appreciate the fact this book aims to initiate a meaningful dialogue on the American fire culture.”
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