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The key to this is to know exactly what you are dealing with. Many of these "boxes" look alike but contain all sorts of different things. First priority is life safety - No one close don't risk your life. Next, is the power source secure? If you d...
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- Residence.
- 12008 Tyler Lane Wilsons, Va. 23894
- Department:
- Dominion Generation (Power Industry FIre brigade Trainer) Blackstone Volunteer Fire And Rescue
- Title/rank:
- Senior Instructor; Firefighter
- Years of public service:
- 33
- Agency structure:
- Volunteer fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Training, for real life situations on the fire ground
Development of younger firefighters
Staffing of units to cover response demands
- Professional Qualifications:
- I am a Virginia State Instructor 3 and an adjunct instructor for the Dept of Fire Programs. I am also a Senior Safety Instructor for Dominion Generation (Power Industry) and the training officer for Blackstone Volunteer Fire and EMS.
- Topics you provide training for:
- I am responsible for the development and delivery of industrial fire training programs, confined space entry and rescue training, oil spill training and drills, and Incident Command System training.
- Areas of expertise:
- Training development, lesson plan writing, e-learning development, as well as delivery of training programs
- Bio:
- I have been in the Fire Service in Virginia since 1976 and began instructing in 1979, I worked my way through the ranks to the rank of Captain and acting Battalion Chief in Petersburg Fire Department where I served for 16 years. I then transferred to Colonial Heights Fire Department for 1 1/2 years as a firefighter/cardiac technician (EMT-I) and then finished my career for 7 years in Chesterfield Virginia Fire and EMS as a firefighter and Acting Lieutenant. I was a volunteer in the rescue squad for 12 years and served as a Cardiac Technician, Paramedic, and EMT Instructor. I am currently employed as a Senior Safety Instructor for Dominion Generation where I develop and deliver industrial fire and rescue training for the company. I am also a Lieutenant in Blackstone Virginia Fire and Rescue where I am the training officer. I am an adjunct instructor with the Department Of Fire Programs in Virginia which enables me to teach various departments around the state.
I am 52 years old, married, with 5 children and 2 grandchildren. My hobbies include fishing, hunting and martial arts
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 12:32pm on November 6, 2008,
PJ Langmaid said… - What is the article and where can I get a copy?
- At 6:55pm on October 15, 2008,
PJ Langmaid said…
- Thanks for the quick reply (lol). The reason I asked you about the article is because I would like to review it and I also wanted to get an idea of the specific used. The FD I work for is a proponent of using this fancy new age tactic called "Transitional" and it basically is squirting water in from the outside with a quick straight stream burst and then proceed interior. Imagine that! However, the tactic is not used by most of the senior Officers and there are many stories of issues interior when this used. My FD put together a long presentation about this to prove their point. The bottom line is that guys inside have been steam burned in adjacent areas and if this happens to the guys think about what would happen to a civilian! Hence the reason I am not a proponent of this.
- At 2:39pm on October 15, 2008,
John Bierling said… - Hello Lt. Webb,
I would like to send you some information about Incident Command Training which is critical to success when bad things happen. Would you please send your email address so I can send this information to you.
Thanks,
John Bierling
- At 2:31pm on September 30, 2008,
Richard Jordan said…
- Doug, whats up. Rich Jordan with PFD.Nice to see you are still involved as much as you are. I'm sure there are alot of young guys that could use your past experiences and expertise. Take care, Rich.
- At 5:58pm on September 4, 2008,
PJ Langmaid said…
- Mr. Webb, What article are you refering to with penciling the ceiling? I may have some valuable info for you. However, the reason I am not responding to the thread you started is because of controversy around this and in some applications I do not agree with this.
- At 7:58pm on May 8, 2008,
Chad Vesely said… - Sounds good. If i need any thing I will drop you a line and vice versa. Stay safe!
- At 9:12pm on May 6, 2008,
Eddie Buchanan said… - Hey Doug! Good to hear from you! I'll see Wayne in the morning. I'll tell him you said hey! EB
- At 3:09pm on May 2, 2008,
Glen Moore said… - I agree. Plus I need to find ways to get my guys into regular training. Had 1 person show up last month, and he was BRAND NEW.
50% rate on the test last week. 1 has yet to test.
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