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Joshua M. Sanders
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- Knoxville, TN
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FF Blaker,
Send me a message sometime and maybe we can talk about some of the issues you’re having with you company officers.
Lt. Sanders,
As has already been stated this is a problem that is most definitely effecting each and every department in one way or another. The biggest thing that must be stressed is make sure you keep your love for this job even while struggling...
Lt. Sanders
I have a different problem than yours. Mine is this, my Officers are the ones who are lacking in the pride and ownership of our Department. See Most of our Officers have lost there love for this profession, they don't care do take part...
Profile Information
- Residence.
- Knoxville, TN
- Department:
- Rural/Metro Knox County Fire Department
- Title/rank:
- Firefighter/Fire Investigator
- Years of public service:
- 8
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Professional Qualifications:
- NAFI Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator, Tennessee Firefighter I, Tennessee Firefighter II, Tennessee Fire Apparatus Opperator, Tennessee Fire Service Instructor I, State Certified Vehicle Extrication Instructor, State Licensed E.M.T.-IV , Tennessee Smoke Diver, Swiftwater Rescue Technician II.
- Topics you provide training for:
- Firefighting Essentials, Vehicle Extrication/Rescue, Firefighter Survival, Fire Cause Determination, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Fire Safety Education.
- Areas of expertise:
- Rescue Company Ops, Vehicle Extrication, Fire Investigation, Fire Safety Education
- Bio:
- I began my fire service career with the Williamson County Rescue Squad in Franklin, Tennesse in 2002. A medium size volunteer department providing fire and rescue services to a large county. After attending four semesters of college I decided that the fire service was the career that I desired.
Shortly after returning to my hometown of Franklin, I received my first paid firefighter job with the Smyrna Fire Department in Smyrna, Tennessee. I worked with SFD for about a year and a half gaining experience and education. It was after this period of time that I obtained the job I'd been waiting for since I began in the service. I recieve a postion from the Franklin Fire Department.
Three years later I haven't looked back and love the department that I work for. I have worked in a couple districts in that time, mostly on Rescue Companies which is my niche. I am very rescue/self-rescue oriented and consider my-self to be very motivated and progressive in my career. I enjoy teaching very much and look for evrery opportunity to attend training myself and improve my knowledge. My passion and focus in my fire service career has been and continues to be Fire & Explosion Investigation. I have been working in this area for about 3 years. I am currently the B-Shift Fire Investigator for Franklin Fire.
I have continued to remain active with my home department (the Williamson County Rescue Squad) for the last 6 years and currently hold the rank of Lieutenant/Fire Investigator and work extensively in Fire Prevention in addition to my Suppression duties.
PROUD MEMBER OF THE F.O.O.L.S.
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- Web site:
- http://www.wcfire.com
my department's promotional video
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Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 10:44pm on July 9, 2008,
Jack Sorrells said… - The good Word!
SMOKE DIVER
- At 10:11pm on June 25, 2008,
Ben Marler said… - What's up, little buddy. How's business on B shift?
- At 5:06pm on April 20, 2008,
Frank Ricci said… - Take a look and sign up to our group we could use your input. Tactical Building Blocks & Air Management
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
- At 3:16pm on April 20, 2008,
David Rhodes said… - Welcome to the Smoke Diver group. I see you have met our ambasadors, Sorrells and Sanchez. Thanks for your imput. Please tell your fellow TN Smoke Divers to join in.
- At 4:04pm on April 17, 2008,
Greg Wild said… - Welcome my friend!
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