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Eyes Wide Shut

As the shift commander becoming self-aware of the culture that you have allowed to geminate is the hardest pill to swallow in the fire service. I was taught to be constantly aware of my surroundings at all times. As the command officer of the shift have you started to see a lack of comradery, a constant exodus to the other shifts or crew leaving the department, or only seeing your crew when the tones drop? When was the last time you had a conversation with your crew about the job, outside of…See More

Apr 6, 2023

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Mar 6, 2023

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Lives in:: Archbold

Department:: City of Bryan Fire Department

Title/rank:: FF/ EMT/ Instructor/ Inspector

Years of public service:: 19

Agency structure:: Combination fire department

Top issues in your department:: "Thats the way we have always done it"
"We don't do that here"
"Truck was checked yesterday"

Professional Qualifications:: Ohio Certified Fire/EMS Instructor & Fire Inspector.
National Registered AEMT
HazMat Tech
Rope Rescue Tech
EVOC Instructor

Topics you provide training for:: Engine Company Operations
Rope Rescue
EVOC
Live Fire
ICS in the rural setting
Pump Operations
Search and Rescue

Areas of expertise:: I don't claim any expretise in any given subject matter, I encourage young padawans to listen, learn, read, and gain as much knowledge as they can from taking additional classes, listening to podcasts, and learning from experienced smoke eaters about the job.

Bio:: Started my adventure with attending vocational school for Fire and EMS, I have grown in experience and knowledge since then. First volunteered for York TWP ,a small department in Athens County, Oh. Then moved to NW Ohio a few years later and spent five years at Ridgeville TWP FD, in Henry County Ohio. Currently residing in Archbold Ohio, Part-time on call FF/ AEMT for Archbold/ German TWP FD since 2011. Part-time with City of Bryan Fire. Full time FF/ AEMT with the City of Wauseon FD. I have been blessed to have worked with some of the greatest leaders in those departments over the last 19 years. I continue to share the knowledge of the job with every class and rookie that will open their minds to change and forward progress.

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Posted on April 6, 2023 at 6:30am

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