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Dan Grimes
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For you winter folk - snowmachine (snowmobile) driver training - any programs out?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Dan Grimes Jan 27, 2012.
Winter settin' in, training time!
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Dan Grimes replied to Dan Grimes's discussion For you winter folk - snowmachine (snowmobile) driver training - any programs out?
Tim Zehnder replied to Dan Grimes's discussion For you winter folk - snowmachine (snowmobile) driver training - any programs out?"Hey Dan, We have a guy here in Minnesota that has a very good program, I will get him your info and have him contact you.
Good to chat with ya.
TIm"
Dan Grimes replied to Dan Grimes's discussion For you winter folk - snowmachine (snowmobile) driver training - any programs out?"Thanks Arthur, DNR is a good place to look around, will take a peek"
Arthur S. Collatz replied to Dan Grimes's discussion For you winter folk - snowmachine (snowmobile) driver training - any programs out?"our dept is in Wisconsin. We do not have a snow machine or snowmobile, but we do have a six wheel ATV. The dept of natural resourses has training for snowmobiles, ATV's, boats, hunting etc. I think that is a good place to start and base your…"
Dan Grimes posted a discussionFor you winter folk - snowmachine (snowmobile) driver training - any programs out?
Folks,Alaska has a well earned reputation for the snow and cold, but I am wondering if our rescue efforts in those environments, and the training to get our rescuers safely to snowbound rescue sites are in tune with others across the country. IF any of you have a snowmachine / snowmobile based off-road rescue entity, how do you driver train your crews to handle the machines in a safe manner, prior to heading out into the great outdoors? I have seen programs that do great service to the other…See More
Profile Information
- Lives in:
- Fairbanks
- Department:
- Fairbanks Airport Police & Fire
- Title/rank:
- Sergeant
- Years of public service:
- 16
- Agency structure:
- Public safety (police-fire)
- Top issues in your department:
- Manning, and lack of cohesive and comprehensive training program. We are a small department with great people stepping up day after day, but we also play catch-up alot without a dedicated training officer to implement, oversee, and provide quality control to a training program. Add miniscule manning numbers and the ability for members to change shifts every six months, and you end up chasing your tail trying to provide realistic, comprehensive training.
- Professional Qualifications:
- Alaska & IFSAC FF-II, Instructor II, ETT
- Topics you provide training for:
- ARFF, CEVO II, FF-II, FF-I, RIT (occasionally), MOI (occasionally), Calling the Mayday (soon).
- Areas of expertise:
- ARFF and firefighter basics - laying the groundwork for success, that's where my passion lies.
- Bio:
- 18 years in the emergency services, and I have loved every minute of it. I love my calling and the people in it inspire me every day. I have never forgot my mentors past and present, and will never stop trying to make sure I repay their efforts through the next generation of firefighters. I have a family that lovingly tolerates me and my crazy schedules and jaunts around the state for teaching, and I am eternally grateful for their support!
- Web site:
- http://www.farthestnorthfools.org
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 12:06am on December 4, 2008,
Chad Berg said… - Good to see you on here Danny Grimes!
- At 10:18pm on December 3, 2008,
Forrest Kuiper said… - The look on their eyes when they got out of the ambulance was priceless!!!! Safety glasses, OB kit in hand, they were ready! I asked the medic if he wanted to deliver and he could barely nod up and down to say yes!! Love it.
- At 7:50pm on December 2, 2008,
Frank Ricci said… - We could use your input in our group we have the most members. Tactical Building Blocks & Air Management
This group will focus on aggressive interior firefighting. We will address tactics that increase your chance of not getting jammed up and cover what actions to undertake if you do.We will cover some big issues as well as small tactical tips.
- At 8:51am on December 2, 2008, Forrest Kuiper said…
- Good to see you on here brother. I added the precessional video to my page if you have not seen it yet. Carol Falcetta made the video. Thanks for the help last night...Was hoping you would have delivered by the time we got there!!!
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