Chief Dennis Compton is a respected executive advisor and the author of several books including his latest titled Progressive Leadership Principles, Concepts, and Tools(https://www.ifsta.org/shop/search?search_block_form=Progressive+Leadership+Principles+Concepts+and+Tools ). His previous books include a three-part series titled When in Doubt, Lead, and another titled Mental Aspects of Performance for Firefighters and Fire Officers(https://www.ifsta.org/shop/search?search_block_form=Mental+Aspects+of+Performance ). He has also authored many chapters and articles for various books and other publications.  

Dennis was the Fire Chief in Mesa, Arizona for 6 years and Assistant Fire Chief in Phoenix where he served for 28 years. Chief Compton is a current member and Past Chairman of the Executive Board of the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA), and Past Chairman of the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) National Advisory Council (NAC). He has also served as Chairman of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) Board of Directors and Secretary of the International Public Safety Data Institute Board of Directors.  Chief Compton is a past recipient of the George D. Post National Fire Service Instructor of the Year Award – and has been recognized as the American Fire Sprinkler Association Fire Service Person of the Year. Dennis has been selected as the University of Phoenix Distinguished Alumnus of the Year – and is the recipient of the 2003 CFSI/ Motorola Solutions Mason Lankford National Fire Service Leadership Award. He has received the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association Lifetime Achievement Award and the Arizona Fire Chiefs Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Chief Compton is a recipient of the Dr. John Granito Award for Excellence in Fire Service Leadership and Management Research, and is a recipient of the IAFC EMS Section James O. Page EMS Achievement Award. He also received the 2019 IAFC President’s award for outstanding national contributions throughout his fire service career. In 2011, Dennis was inducted into the National Fire Heritage Center Hall of Legends, Legacies, and Leaders; and in 2018, he was inducted into the Firehouse Legends and Icons National Hall of Fame. Chief Compton is also a charter member of the Arizona Fire Service Hall of Fame. 

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