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John A. Van Doren's Groups
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Forcible Entry/ Forcible…
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Thermal Imaging in the F…
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Tools and Equipment
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John A. Van Doren's Page
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John A. Van Doren replied to Tom Londo's discussion Books in the group Books, Articles, Web Sites"I was wondering where all the book worms were...
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John A. Van Doren commented on Eric Hankins's group Thermal Imaging in the Fire Service"Check out "Fire Instructor Resource Service Curriculum" on-line. I'm sure you will find a nice start to any program."
John A. Van Doren joined Chuck Fager's group
Forcible Entry/ Forcible Exit!
All things under the heading Forcible entry/ exit. Tools, methods (which are most effective in your area?) , locks, bars, gates, enclosures (What's new on the buildings?), Bolt patterns on commercial occupancy rear doors, Tips and tricks!
John A. Van Doren commented on Brad Pinsky's group Fire Law Forum with Legal Experts"Perhaps the line is crossed...but whos line? The discrimination may be your perception of the situation of filling an organization with physically capable people to do this blue collar work.
As a non-legal expert, I see this "day off" as…"
Profile Information
- Lives in:
- Clyde, Ohio
- Department:
- Clyde Fire Department
- Title/rank:
- Assistant Chief/Instructor/Inspector
- Years of public service:
- 21
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Providing valid, consistent and comprehensive training for each member.
- Professional Qualifications:
- Firefighter II
Fire Instructor
Fire Inspector
Haz Mat Technician
OSHA Safety Instructor
- Topics you provide training for:
- Professional and Volunteer Firefighting, Incident Command, Fire Tactics and USAR team construction safety
- Areas of expertise:
- Emergency Operational Safety
- Bio:
- With the family support from my wife Kendra, and daughters Ashley and Samantha, I have enjoyed being a member of the Clyde Fire Department for 21 years. I also provide fire instruction for the Vanguard Career Center.
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Comment Wall (18 comments)
- At 9:00pm on December 5, 2008,
Jamie Morelock said… - Man pictures with you and everyone, but me...I guess you just kicked me to the curb. Hope all is well, stay safe, and have a great holiday with the family.
- At 4:59pm on November 2, 2008,
Bobby Halton said… - I had the same reaction I felt like I was reading an endless string of bumper stickers.
- At 11:29am on November 2, 2008, Bobby Halton said…
- John,
Excellent post in books, how did you like Good To Great, I struggled with it but would love to hear your take on it.
Bobby
- At 2:05pm on October 27, 2008,
Jim Mason said… - John
Thanks for joining CSF
(Common Sense Firefighting) I hope you enjoy it. Please feel free to add some comments on anything on the page. There are three questions right now , one with video
We're working towards a decison making group for the fire ground. Being consistant in the training of a deot is difficult, we see it too.
- At 6:29am on May 30, 2008,
Christopher Naum, SFPE said… - I'm actually at the NFA right now, unfortunatley will not be teaching your class. Let me know if I can help out with any future informational needs.
- At 5:19pm on May 3, 2008,
Randall W. Hanifen said… - I would certainly agree.
- At 10:19am on May 3, 2008, Randall W. Hanifen said…
- Welcome to the firefighters research group. I hope we will begin to research the topics that are important to the fire service and create a library of information
- At 5:51pm on April 13, 2008,
David Ebel said…
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A site for responders by responders.. please check it out for yourself. Be honored to have you see for yourself.
- At 2:06pm on March 31, 2008,
Todd McKee said… - Hey Bro in Findlay today and all week teaching call me or email me to grab a bite and a beer
- At 9:30pm on March 25, 2008,
David Rhodes said… - Welcome to the Smoke Diver Group. We teach quite a few methods of Breathing any air you have all the way down to breathing off your cylinder. Does Ohio have a Smoke Diver class?
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