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- Residence.
- Richmond, Va
- Department:
- Hanover (VA) Fire & EMS
- Title/rank:
- Division Chief
- Years of public service:
- 24
- Agency structure:
- Combination fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Managing growth while developing a culture based on hard work and the love of the job!
- Professional Qualifications:
- BA-Human Resources Management, AA- Fire Science, working on MA-Homeland Security & Emergency Planning. Instructor/Officer, etc.
- Topics you provide training for:
- Leadership, Instructor Development, Firefighter Survival
- Areas of expertise:
- Leading With Attitude!
- Bio:
- Eddie Buchanan began his career in 1982 and currently serves as a Division Chief for Hanover (VA) Fire & EMS. He is author of the Volunteer Training Officer's Handbook and co-author of the Red, White & Blue Ribbon Reports from the IAFC/VCOS. He serves on the Technical Committee on Fire Service Training for the NFPA and is the President-Elect for the International Society of Fire Service Instructors.
- Web site:
- http://www.leadingwithattitude.com
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Eddie Buchanan's Blog
FDIC WOW!
What a great FDIC! Hats off to Bobby Halton and Diane Feldman, and all of the Fire Engineering team for pulling off another great show. We were pleased to have the George D. Post, Instructor of the Year Award on the main stage again! Dan Madryzkowski from NIST took this year's award. What a great guy! You can watch the award on the video coverage for FDIC on Fire Engineering.com.
This week's edition of the VOICE features Tom Harrington from the DHS Grant Office. Tom oversees the Assistance to F… Continue
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Posted on April 28, 2009 at 7:42pm —
The ISFSI is back!
Hey gang! I thought I'd offer a little update on the ISFSI. I was sworn in as president at FDIC a few weeks ago and WOW, what whirlwind it's been! We have a lot going on at the Society and could sure use everyone's help. I'm very lucky as President that I have such a talented Board of Directors! The guys and gals on the board have a lot of experience and passion for the job. I can't wait to see what we're able to accomplish to improve firefighter safety!
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I have to say a big THANK YOU to Bobby H… Continue
Posted on April 28, 2008 at 8:09pm — 2 Comments
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How are you doing....Talk about my photo, I agree with Diane, was that from a calendar?
what's shakin?
c u in indy
ready 4 the noodle
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