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Todd,
I have been fortunate enough to be involved with the delvelopement of Miami-Dade's Officer Development Program (ODP). It has gone through a number of changes over the years. See my article in FE July 2009 ("Officer Development: Filling the ...
That it was Patrick. Additionally, crews found more efficient means of storing appliances which reduced steps and times. The county-wide champions completed the evolution in 1:08! The standard in NFPA 1410 is 3:00.
What a powerful message. Well done, Robert.
Seth,
Both methods have some merit. It has been my experience that making the learning objectives clear and obtainable, with an expectation of success is the most rewarding. Then, after teaching the new technique, demonstrating the steps to succe...
Profile Information
- Residence.
- Dania Beach, Florida
- Department:
- Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
- Title/rank:
- Captain
- Years of public service:
- 28
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Operations training
Officer Developement
- Professional Qualifications:
- Florida Instructor 1
LIve Burn Instructor
HazMat Tech
Paramedic
- Topics you provide training for:
- Fireground Operations
Mayday
SCBA Emergencies
Firefigher survival
Lead Instructor-Officer Developement Program
- Bio:
- 28 Years in the Fire Service begining having joined a Volunteer Department in High School. 21 Years with Miami-Dade (Metro). Currently the Training Captain for the Operations North District.
Comment Wall (12 comments)
- At 4:44pm on November 7, 2009,
Bob Atlas said…
- Bob, I just read your article from July 2009 and am interested in your Officer development school. We are looking at moving in this direction. Any info that you could provide would be great.
Thanks
Bob Atlas
Fire Captain
- At 6:17pm on May 3, 2009,
Ariel Villarreal said… - Will do Brother...let me know if I can help or participate. Will call you this week. How did it go up there?
- At 9:09pm on April 26, 2009,
Todd Messer said… - Bob;
Thank you very much for your time at FDIC. Your class was very helpful and very informative and gave me some great ideas. I reviewed the CD that you offered us and I have already talked to my chief and recommended putting some things in place after taking your class. You both where great, I very much enjoyed meeting you both. Thank you again! If you guys ever get up to minnesota, please let me know, would be more then happy to show you around my stomping grounds!
Thanks again, you all be safe down there!!
Best Wishes!
Todd
- At 6:11pm on March 31, 2009,
Robert Hernandez said… - Thanks!!!!
- At 10:16am on February 3, 2009,
Bruce Clark said… - Bob,
You and that other guy you teach with really know your stuff. Keep up the good work!
Bruce
PBCFR 33
- At 1:28pm on November 10, 2008,
Robert Hernandez said…
- Hey Bob, I signed up after we spoke. Checking out all the videos.
- At 5:46pm on May 5, 2008,
Michael Posner said… - Hey,
I heard you taught an 8 hour workshop in Indy and kicked butt. I hope to be like you one day!!!!
- At 7:47pm on May 3, 2008,
Joe Heim said… - Bob,
I took the class you and Mike did at Indy, the presentation was great and the information presented was excellent.
Stay Safe,
Joe
- At 8:43pm on May 1, 2008,
Orlando Gonzalez said… - Those glasses really work for you.
- At 5:35pm on April 13, 2008,
David Ebel said… -
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