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Joel Thacker's Discussions
Fire Department Budgeting in Tough Economic Times
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Fire Department Budgeting in Tough Economic Times
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Fire Department Budgeting in Tough Economic Times
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Profile Information
- Residence.
- Greenwood, Indiana
- Department:
- White River Twp Fire Department
- Title/rank:
- Chief of Administration
- Years of public service:
- 18
- Agency structure:
- Combination fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Staffing
Recruitment
Retention
EMS Transport
- Professional Qualifications:
- NFPA Fire Officer III
NFPA Fire Instructor III
Certified Paramedic
Bachelor Degree - Public Administration
- Topics you provide training for:
- Pump Operations
Strategy and Tactics
Fire Service Management
EMS
- Areas of expertise:
- Pumps Operations
Strategy and Tactics
Fire Service Leadership
EMS
- Bio:
- Served with the White River Township Fire Department since 1989 where he currently serves as the Chief of Administration. He holds a bachelors degree in business administration and is a certified fire instructor III and fire officer III. He is a FDIC Lead HOT Instructor for engine company operations.
- Web site:
- http://www.wrtfd.org
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Thank you for your reply to my blog. I don't know Capt. Van Sant; however, from everything I'm told I would like to know him. I actually have several Hoosier connections. Both my kids went to Ball State one graduated and the other a freshman Go Cards 12 and 0. My daughter's husband if from Elkhart and we have a cottage in Middlebury.
Thanks again Joel
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
I enjoied your class at FDIC and have taken some of your thoughts back to our department.
Stay safe!
Just a note to let you know I left a comment on your question for driver/operator qualifications in groups, pump operations "whats the latest". There is an attachment of our sog on qualifications and driver evaulation. has worked great for us. Even with the minimun of 40 hrs on the road the average is realy 60 upon completion and certification.
STAY SAFE !! Dennis
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A site for responders by responders.. please check it out for yourself. Be honored to have you see for yourself.
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Ray
Contact me at my email address (firecomtraining@aol.com)
I just don't know, but for a department head I imagine requiring a college degree is within reason. My main complaint is the requirement for the lower field level chief officers. Once you make it to chief of department you are more involved with administrative issuesand events that college level education will assist you with.
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