A Powerful Legacy in Firefighting- How to Start with Prevention and Grow into Authenticity

Get ready to ignite your curiosity with the latest episode of The Fire Inside Her podcast. Our captivating guest shares their own journey, from accidentally stumbling into the fire service to retiring with 53 years in the service after blazing new ground, receiving a doctorate, and publishing a book.

It's not just about the heroic tales of bravery and danger. Our speaker also opens up about personal struggles, finding authenticity, and the profound impact of grief. With thought-provoking insights, heartfelt anecdotes, and a passion for risk reduction, this episode will leave you inspired, enlightened, and yearning to discover your own authentic self.

The title of his book, "I Can’t Save You and Don’t Want Die Trying: American Fire Culture " gives you a glimpse ---

Dr. Burton has also founded a scholarship in his late wife's honor targeted at supporting more women coming in to the fire service.

Tune in and let The Fire Inside Her warm your soul.

Dr. Burton A. Clark, EFO has been in the fire service for 53 years working at the local, county, state, national, and international levels; in operations, training, prevention, and administration. He was the Management Science / Organizational Development Chair and the Principal Research Advisor for the Executive Fire Officer Program at the National Fire Academy. He has published and lectured worldwide. His degrees are in business administration and adult education and served on 20 dissertation committees. He was a Visiting Scholar at Johns Hopkins University Bloomsburg School of Public Health at the Center for Fire Safety Research and Policy. He serves as a board member of the Fire Service Psychology Association and John M. Moschella Fire Service Research Grant Trust and as an Expert Technical Review for the National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. In 2021 he was inducted into the National Fire Heritage Center’s Hall of Legends. Finally, he published two books: "I Can’t Save You and Don’t Want Die Trying: American Fire Culture.” Premium Press America, Nashville TN 2023 and “The Feather: Poetry by M. E. Hammond.” Premium Press America, Nashville TN 2020.

To donate to this scholarship or to learn more click HERE -scroll down to designation in the pulldown window and select Carolyn Smith-Clark and Dr. Burton Clark endowed scholarship.