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Apparatus Specificatio...
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1403 Compliant Training
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Let's talk Pumps!
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High-Rise Fire Group
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In these tough economic times we need to ensure we are getting the most bang for our taxpayers bucks. This group will cover the pros and cons of apparatus specs and purchasing and how departments got what they wanted or would have done differently.
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- Department:
- Asheville Fire Department
- Title/rank:
- Firefighter
- Years of public service:
- 9
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Staffing
High Rise Operations
- Professional Qualifications:
- Associates Degree in Fire Protection
NC Firefighter I/II Instructor
NC Live Fire Instructor
NC Driver Operator/Emergency Vehicle Driver Instructor
- Topics you provide training for:
- Live Fire, Pump operations, and Engine Company Operations
- Areas of expertise:
- Engine Company Operations, Live Fire training, Pump operations
- Bio:
- Have been in the fire service for 10 years, currently a Firefighter with the City of Asheville (NC) Fire Department and the Swannanoa Vol. (NC) Fire Department. I am a state certified level 2 instructor with specialties in live fire training, pump operations, and emergency vehicle driving. I have an Associate Degree in Fire Protection from Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College (NC).
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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.