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Dewey Schmidt's Discussions
Residential Sprinkler Systems
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Brent Sanger Jul 3.
Welcome! Battalion Chief Dewey Schmidt
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In the county I live in, the political leadership does nothing that requires consulting the fire departments. There are no government run departments in my county. Each of the 6 departments is an independent non-profit company, contracted to cover...
The International Code Council is looking to require fire sprinkler systems in new construction for one- and two-family dwellings.
How many Departments have Residential Sprinkler Systems within their jurisdiction? If so, is this a mandatory ordin...
I see the trend of smaller departments appointing or letting personnel promote to the next level with little or no experience or time in grade. As mentioned in the previous discussion this has to start from the top... Fire Chief, City Manager, Cit...
Profile Information
- Residence.
- Oklahoma City
- Department:
- Oklahoma City Fire Department
- Title/rank:
- Battalion Chief
- Years of public service:
- 24 years
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Staffing
Accountability
Training
Wellness
- Professional Qualifications:
- AA Municipal Fire Protection - Oklahoma State
BA Organizational Leadership - Southern Nazarene
EFO - National Fire Academy - current student
- Bio:
- Dewey Schmidt is a 24 year veteran with the Oklahoma City Fire Department. Currently in the position of Battalion Chief in Battalion 603-C. He has promoted through the ranks in the Suppression Division and has served as the Human Resources Officer. He holds an AA in Municipal Fire Protection, BA in Organizational Leadership, and is a current student in the Executive Fire Officer Program at the National Fire Academy. He has instructed at Oklahoma State University - OKC Campus.
- Web site:
- http://www.okc.gov/fire/index.html
Dewey Schmidt's Photos
Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 8:49am on November 11, 2008,
Christopher Naum, SFPE said… - Dewey;
Great photo of the 1923 OCFD fleet.....I downloaded it to my files.
Hope all is well with you..stay safe. Hope to see you somewhere along the ride....
- At 5:58pm on November 10, 2008,
Anthony Avillo said…
- that's pretty good
do u get med coverage after u retire?
we still do
- At 4:26pm on November 10, 2008,
- we get 70% at 30 yrs
so 6 more and out the door
too much life to live
- At 3:34pm on November 10, 2008,
- well good luck the rest of the way
be safe
aa
- At 10:35am on September 15, 2008,
- Hey dewey
always good to have another friend
hope OKC is treating u well
we're on the same amount of time
how long do u have to go to retire?
stay safe
aa
- At 6:31pm on May 29, 2008,
Christopher Naum, SFPE said…
- Hey Chief.....How's the EFO Paper coming along...Hope to see or talk to you soon.
Stay safe...
- At 8:34pm on April 8, 2008,
Grant Deason said… - 11 years in a row!! good race this week. The COT car is FAST!!!!
- At 11:45am on March 13, 2008,
Marla Patterson said… - Thanks, Dewey! We look forward to seeing your proposal. Will we see you at Indy?
- At 9:55pm on March 11, 2008,
Rick Lasky said… - Thanks Dewey! What a great group of folks. Hope to see ya again soon.
Be safe!
Rick
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