"Our agency has a Polaris Ranger 6x6 that we use for rescues and wildland fire support. We haven't developed any specific SOP's for it's use; however we limit who can drive it to those members who have the maturity to understand the…"
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Jim Wamsley
- 49, Male
- Rock Springs, WY
- United States
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Jim Wamsley replied to Will Anderson's discussion Encountering Weapons"As firearms are a way of life in Wyoming, particularly in southwest Wyoming, we often encounter them during incident response. In our response area in rural Wyoming, we are fortunate to have a good working relationship with law enforcement; at a…"
Profile Information
- Lives in:
- PO Box 1171
- Department:
- Sweetwater County Fire District #1
- Title/rank:
- Fire Chief
- Years of public service:
- 7
- Agency structure:
- Combination fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Recruitment/Retention; Increasing levels of Certification within Rank & File
- Professional Qualifications:
- Wyoming Fire Officer III; Executive Fire Officer 2nd Year; FF II, ADO & HazMat Tech (Pro Board)
- Topics you provide training for:
- All topics related to Fire Service Operations from Structural Tactics to HazMat and High-Angle/Confined Space Rescue. Also topics concerning Management and Supervision
- Areas of expertise:
- High-Angle Rope Rescue; Confined Space Rescue; Vehicle Extrication
- Bio:
- Began in the Fire Service in 1994 as a member of the newly formed Emergency Response Team at an Industrial Plant. Served as Team Captain for 10 yrs. Primary responsibility that of Maintenance Supervisor.
Joined Sweetwater County Fire District #1 as a Volunteer Firefighter in March, 2002. Promoted to Captain in 2003. Appointed to Chief's Position upon retirement of previous Fire Chief; accepted position as the Full-Time Chief in April 2006.
- Web site:
- http://fd1fire.com
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