Fire Instructor Melfi’s life was changed in 2002 when he attended the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend to honor a close friend who had died in the line-of-duty. Instructor Melfi, also the father of a firefighter, is acutely aware of the risks associated with the profession both he and his son have chosen. He urges all firefighters to cherish time with their families and talk to other firefighters to learn as much as possible. Instructor Melfi goes on to ask seasoned veterans to work with new firefighters and impart sound advice regarding safety—so everyone has the best chance of going home.
“I went to my first Memorial Service in 2002, realizing that if you’ve never been to a Memorial Service at the National Fire Academy, that changes your life.” – Paul Melfi
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- Everyone Goes Home® Speak Up – Deputy Fire Chief Steve Przibowski, Santa Clara County Fire Department
- Everyone Goes Home® Speak Up – Mike Wieder, Executive Director, IFSTA
- Everyone Goes Home® Speak Up – Paul Melfi, State Fire Instructor, New York State Office of Prevention & Control
- Everyone Goes Home® Speak Up – Fire Chief Shane Ray (Ret.), President, National Fire Sprinkler Association
- Everyone Goes Home® Speak Up – Rich Marinucci, Executive Director, Fire Department Safety Officers Association
- Everyone Goes Home® Speak Up – Mike Wieder, Executive Director, IFSTA
- Everyone Goes Home® Speak Up – Deputy Chief Tim Cowan
- Everyone Goes Home® Speak Up – Captain Rich Goddard
- Everyone Goes Home® Speak Up – Captain David Harris
- Everyone Goes Home® Speak Up – Deputy Chief Matt Tobia
- Everyone Goes Home® Speak Up – Chief Trisha Wolford
- Everyone Goes Home® Speak Up – Captain John Dixon
