Episode Details

In this episode of The Training Officer, host Dave McGlynn welcomes Billy Hux, the chief state fire marshal in Virginia. Hux brings nearly three decades of fire service experience to the conversation, which explores the critical role of fire marshals, including code enforcement, fire prevention, arson investigation, and public education. During the discussion, Hux sheds light on the complexity of code adoption and enforcement, the evolving nature of fire service training, and the vital need for ongoing education in the face of new hazards like energy storage systems. The conversation also addresses leadership challenges, including succession planning and bridging generational gaps within the fire service.