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Recognition of LANL Training Division Chief Paul Grano for Completing the Executive Fire Officer Designation through the National Fire Academy
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On January 29, 2018, Division Chief Paul R Grano received the Executive Fire Officer (EFO) designation through the US Fire Administration (USFA) National Fire Academy (NFA).
The NFA EFO Program provides senior fire officers with a broad perspective on various facets of fire and emergency services administration. This program enhances professional development through a series of four graduate and upper-division-baccalaureate equivalent courses taken over a four-year period. In each year of the program, Chief Grano completed an Applied Research Project (ARP) - completing an investigation, reaching conclusions and offering recommendations that contribute to the improvement of LAFD. These ARPs included research in Company Officer Development for LAFD, Developing a Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults in Los Alamos County, Pre Incident Plan Program Evaluation, and Ball Sports - Helping or Hurting Firefighter Physical Fitness. By writing the ARP, the EFO Program students not only launch continuous improvement initiatives, but contribute to the fire service literature as well.