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Eradicating the Scumbags; Restoring Trust.
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Stories like this one make my blood boil.…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bobby Halton Jun 4, 2011.
Air Management
I was wondering how many of you took sessions at FDIC that dealt with the dangers of toxic gases at fire scenes (CO and HCN) or on how to manage your air?In addition, the Cyanide Poisoning Treatment…Continue
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Started Mar 31, 2011
Avon, Illinois-First Responders Shut Down
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One Elgin gas leak victim still hospitalized-Discussion
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Art "Chief Reason" Goodrich's blog post was featuredVolunteer; No Experience OR Training Required!
Note: I wasn’t going to post a blog until after FDIC, but then I watched BC Michael Walker’s address on livestream and it really struck a chord. He spoke to the very essence of what it is to call yourself “fireman”, the strong bond between firefighters and what our communities expect when they call us.Now and again, Firegeezer ( http://firegeezer.com/) comes up with an article that makes you go, “Hmmm”.Such is the case with an article written by FireHat. (…See More
Kyle Taylor commented on Art "Chief Reason" Goodrich's blog post Volunteer; No Experience OR Training Required!"Chief, now for my own thoughts on this legislation. I put this in a separate post to make sure that everyone knows it is my own and not part of the commission remarks on your article. To begin with, I am a former member of SFFMA and my department…"
Kyle Taylor commented on Art "Chief Reason" Goodrich's blog post Volunteer; No Experience OR Training Required!"I wanted to help clarify some of the questions that you had. I asked the Texas Commission on Fire Protection to help with the numbers on their end. Here is the response I received.
"Let me state right up front that the commission staff does…"
Art "Chief Reason" Goodrich commented on Art "Chief Reason" Goodrich's blog post Volunteer; No Experience OR Training Required!"Roger that. I understood what you were commenting to and I agree.
For this senate bill, they did a financial impact statement over loss of certification and re-certification fees.
What got my attention was that part where it said that the…"
"Chief, I was providing comment in regard to how to address the problem of getting Volunteers trained in the first place. But you do raise an interesting question. Looking at your remarks again, I agree, the math doesn't work. I do expect to see…"
Art "Chief Reason" Goodrich commented on Art "Chief Reason" Goodrich's blog post Volunteer; No Experience OR Training Required!"Harv:
Long time. Thanks for your response.
Am I missing something?
If I understand the current laws in Texas; the TCFP charges $85 at the time of certification exam and then the taker must pay an additional $85 with their application for a total of…"
"I will NOT be on the list of friends of the Bean counters after this Post, but so be it. There IS a National Model for how a State Fire Traing Program SHOULD operate, and it's Maryland's... Here, The Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute…"
Art "Chief Reason" Goodrich posted a blog postVolunteer; No Experience OR Training Required!
Note: I wasn’t going to post a blog until after FDIC, but then I watched BC Michael Walker’s address on livestream and it really struck a chord. He spoke to the very essence of what it is to call yourself “fireman”, the strong bond between firefighters and what our communities expect when they call us.Now and again, Firegeezer ( http://firegeezer.com/) comes up with an article that makes you go, “Hmmm”.Such is the case with an article written by FireHat. (…See More
Art "Chief Reason" Goodrich posted a blog postWho Fits the Profile?
Are you at your strongest when others may be at their weakest?Do you study your enemy to find its weaknesses?Do you practice your fighting skills until you can’t get them wrong?Do you come from generations of warriors or is it simply in your blood?Have you taken the sacred oath that will place you among the elite?Are you willing to risk your life for what you believe?Do you fit the profile?If you do, then you are a firefighter and more specific to this article; a volunteer firefighter.I was…See More
Art "Chief Reason" Goodrich commented on Paul Combs's blog post FDIC IS FINALLY HERE!"I will see you on Friday."
Art "Chief Reason" Goodrich commented on Chris Willis's blog post Are we any different than the news crews"Chris:
Not long ago, Bill Carey posted on Facebook. It was a video, but I commented on the still photo that I saw no stretched hose lines. Now; I was in a hurry and didn't watch the video until Bill called me out on it. So, when I viewed the…"
Art "Chief Reason" Goodrich commented on Chris Willis's blog post Are we any different than the news crews"Chris:
Chowing down on someone's mistakes has been around since that first call for mutual aid went out. That was well before the explosion of social media. Not only did social media send it world wide, but with supersonic speed.
Back in my…"
Art "Chief Reason" Goodrich posted a blog postOur Darkest Hours Gives Rise to Brighter Days
God, how I miss the sweet innocence of days gone by.Take me back to a time when, as kids, young brothers and sisters could walk to the neighborhood grocery store to buy penny candy and drink a 7-ounce bottle of Coca-Cola.Growing up, it was called “dinner” and “supper”. And if you weren’t home at the agreed upon time, you didn’t eat. That wasn’t child abuse. That was the rule. The television could not be on during mealtime. We ate at five; news at six.Now, it’s called “lunch” and “dinner”. It’s…See More
Art "Chief Reason" Goodrich commented on Paul Combs's blog post BOSTON GIVES DEATH A BAD DAY"Don't blame you. What is p****** me off is that all of the pundits and politicos are making it a partisan du jour.
People's lives changed forever yesterday. America changed, but for the politicians, it's the same old song and dance.…"
Art "Chief Reason" Goodrich's blog post was featuredBull’s-eye: Targets of Violence
While doing research for this blog, I came across a couple of very interesting articles that I will provide the links for and I would encourage you to read them and perhaps, pass them along. They were very enlightening and take my thoughts to a wider spectrum when thinking about responses and pre-plans. They can be found at the end of this piece.With yesterday’s (April 10, 2013) incident in…See More
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- Department:
- Clover Twp FPD
- Title/rank:
- Fire Commissioner
- Years of public service:
- 30
- Agency structure:
- Volunteer fire department
- Professional Qualifications:
- My Training:
Illinois
IFSI-Fire Training I-June, 1982
IFSI-Fire Training II-Nov., 1982
IFSI-Specialized Training-Mar., 1983
IFSI-Fire Training III-Aug., 1983
IFSI-Fire Training I-Oct., 1983
IFSI-Vehicle Extrication-Oct., 1983
IFSI-Fire Training IV-Dec., 1983
NREMT-EMT-A-Dec., 1983
IDOT-Emergency Rescue Technician-June, 1984
IFSI-Fire Training II-Aug., 1985
IFSI-Essentials of FFIV-June, 1993
IFSI-Essentials of FFIV-Nov. 1993
TCFA-Firemanship Training-April, 1994
OSFM-Firefighter II-Dec., 1994
TCFA-Firemanship Training-April, 1995
NFA-MCTO-Tactics-Feb., 1995
TCFA-Firemanship Training-April, 1996
OSFM-Rescue Specialist/Confined Space-Trench Awareness-May, 1996
MVFA-Helicopter Ground Safety Training-Aug., 1996
WIFA-Vehicle Extrication-Oct., 1996
TCFA-Firemanship Training-April, 1997
OSFM-Hazardous Materials Awareness-June, 1997
IFSI-Fire Investigation and Arson Recognition-Aug., 1997
NREMT-First Responder-Oct., 1997
TCFA-Firemanship Training-April, 1998
IFSI-Essential Core Competencies-Mar., 1999
TCFA-Firemanship Training-April, 1999
3M-Respirator Fit-Testing Instructor-June, 1999
OSFM-Rescue Specialist-Trench-Dec., 1999
IFSI-Down and Dirty Hydraulics-April, 2000
IFSI-Terrorism Basic Concepts-April, 2000
OSFM-Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist-May, 2000
TCFA-Firemanship Training-April, 2001
IFSI-Basic Vehicle Extrication-April, 2001
IFSI-Heavy Vehicle Extrication-June, 2001
TCFA-Firemanship Training-April, 2002
OSFM-Technical Rescue Awareness-July, 2002
OMA/FOIA Compliance Training-March, 2010
MACS IS-00701.a-March, 2010
EMI IS-00800.b-March, 2010
Advanced Trustee Training-June, 2010
- Topics you provide training for:
- Budgets, grants, legal and legislative updates.
- Areas of expertise:
- Fire protection districts
Board of trustees
- Bio:
- I was active for 22 years, the last 14 as chief. We took our department from ISO 8 to ISO 6. I helped to spear-head the referendum to have our district's trustees elected rather than appointed. We now elect the trustees. I attended our state's first fire service summit which helped to establish the state's Cornerstone training program through IFSI. I served on the rules-making committee for the state's Fire Truck Revolving Loan Fund, commonly referred to as the Zero Interest Loan Program and have testified at fire service public hearings. I have served as president of the fire district's board of trustees since being elected in April, 2003. We have been able to pay off the building, the newest fire truck and almost doubled the budget through tax receipts. We are a department of 25 active members. I have been attending Trustee training seminars since 1996.
Professional Affiliations: Illinois Fire Chiefs Association, Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts, Western Illinois Firefighters Association, National Fire Protection Association, American Society of Safety Engineers and National Association of Safety Professionals.
I am also a well known fire service blogger under the names Art Goodrich and ChiefReason.
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Volunteer; No Experience OR Training Required!
Note: I wasn’t going to post a blog until after FDIC, but then I watched BC Michael Walker’s address on livestream and it really struck a chord. He spoke to the very essence of what it is to call yourself “fireman”, the strong bond between firefighters and what our communities expect when they call us.…
ContinuePosted on April 25, 2013 at 9:23am — 7 Comments
Who Fits the Profile?
Are you at your strongest when others may be at their weakest?
Do you study your enemy to find its weaknesses?
Do you practice your fighting skills until you can’t…
ContinuePosted on April 19, 2013 at 9:59pm
Our Darkest Hours Gives Rise to Brighter Days
God, how I miss the sweet innocence of days gone by.
Take me back to a time when, as kids, young brothers and sisters could walk to the neighborhood grocery store to buy penny candy and drink a 7-ounce bottle of Coca-Cola.…
ContinuePosted on April 16, 2013 at 6:39pm
Bull’s-eye: Targets of Violence
While doing research for this blog, I came across a couple of very interesting articles that I will provide the links for and I would encourage you to read them and perhaps, pass them along. They were very enlightening and take my thoughts to a wider spectrum when thinking about responses and pre-plans. They can be found at the end of this piece.
With yesterday’s (April 10, 2013) incident in…
ContinuePosted on April 11, 2013 at 7:09pm — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (13 comments)
- At 9:23pm on December 21, 2011,
Elliot Belote said…
Thanks.
I was surprised to see how big the campus is and how big the memorial is, especially the 9/11 memorial.
Merry Christmas to you to
- At 5:40pm on August 1, 2011,
Michael Bricault said… -Art, I totally understand the point you make as to politics and the tie in to our profession, art, and community. I also knew that Frank had a podcast/radio show and he and I have discussed my variance of opinion with that venue as well.
-My contention is not politically motivated but rather born out of a belief that our service is comprised of so many different types of people, and political discussions tend to be such a harsh and immediately polarizing topic, that I'm concerned firefighters will no longer read articles or blogs by authors they recognize or identify as politically motivated, and leave a site that has so much to offer by way of instruction and "long distance mentorship", if you will permit such an idea.
-Just my opinion; and opinions are like noses, everybody has one. What's more, this is the grand ol' U.S. of A. and we all have the right to blow our horns if we so choose so I guess we'll both keep on doing what we do.
- At 8:15pm on July 31, 2011, Michael Bricault said…
-Art, though I do look forward to reading and participating in your blogs, in reference to your most recent blog The Debt Ceiling, I wonder if this firefight training site is not he appropriate formate for discussing political views, especially given that political topics tend to be extraordinarily polorizing.
-Just my thought.
- At 11:05am on April 4, 2011,
Lt. Billy Greenwood said… Well that sounds great Art. Total package is awesome. I have written in the past for FE and now delivered at FDIC. I just need to focus and step up my connections game....
- At 9:34am on March 29, 2011,
Jack Wesson said… - If you don't mind i would like to pick your Brain now and Then. Thanks Jack
- At 5:22pm on March 25, 2011,
Dee Wesson-France said…
- My Husband specks very highly of you , he has a lot of respect for you .
- At 9:28pm on December 21, 2010,
Peter Lupkowski said… http://hosebedtostretcher.blogspot.com/
I posted one of them here at FE. I'm not too educational but a little twisted isn't too bad.
I'd be interested in your review. Thanks
- At 12:47pm on December 21, 2010,
Mike France said…
- At 2:23pm on November 16, 2010,
Brad Hoff said… - Welcome Chief!
As you can see we have a fine bunch of brothers and sisters on here to share and grow with! Looks like my buddy Bobby has already given you the royal treatment!
Glad you are here!
Brad
- At 11:15am on November 3, 2010,
Bobby Halton said… - Hey Art
I would love to hear your opinion check out this blog I just responded to you can link to it on the homepage of this site
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