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I am the maintenance officer/mechanic at my department. I have two of the same trucks ( 96'and 97' model with DD 6V92 ) and have rebuilt both of the pump transmissions. I have stuggled for years with engineers over the proper operation of the...
Open to discuss the pro's and con's of systems, and the question of should every firefighter have one, and all training aspects.
No matter what type of tactics or operations your department provides, the quality and efficiency are dramatically affected by the leadership skills of your officers. Leadership is the most important element of everything we do!
What are you and your department doing to get your firefighters to take ownership?
Grab a cup of coffee and let’s visit!
…and don’t forget to check out our Pride and Ownership show on Fire Engineering Radio.
Profile Information
- Residence.
- Beaufort
- Department:
- City of Beaufort
- Title/rank:
- LT
- Years of public service:
- 10 years of Fire Service
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Staffing, Training, Apparatus Maintenance
- Topics you provide training for:
- FF I and II, HAZMAT, Surviving the Mayday.
- Areas of expertise:
- Problem Solving
- Bio:
- Presently serving as a Company Officer and Maintenance Officer/Mechanic. I am a second generation City of Beaufort Firefighter following my fathers 40 years of volunteer service. I am a veteran of the US Naval Submarine service, where I was a Sonar Supervisor on fast attacks and served as an instructor at the Submarine Sonar College in Groton Conn. I worked for Intel Semi-conductor for 4 years prior to joining the Fire Service. My job with Intel was as an equipment maintenance tech. I worked with many exotic hazardous chemicals and gases daily. My past experiences and family drew me to the Fire service where I am proud to serve. I earned a BS in Education 1992-1996 and am currently finishing a MBA/PA degree.
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