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Thomas M. Garra
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- Minerva, OH
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- Residence.
- 15840 Freed St. SE Minerva, Ohio 44657
- Department:
- Canton Fire Department
- Title/rank:
- Battalion Chief / Stark County HAZMAT Team Manager
- Years of public service:
- 18
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Manpower
General Funding
Funding for Specialized Teams i.e. HAZMAT, Confined Space, etc.
Expanding coverage into other townships for mutual and automatic aid
- Professional Qualifications:
- Paramedic
HAZMAT Technician
Instructor in HAZMAT, Confined Space, and at the Local Fire Science College
- Topics you provide training for:
- HAZMAT - Awareness, Operations, Technician
Various subjects at Stark State College Fire Science classes
- Areas of expertise:
- HAZMAT
- Bio:
- Canton Fire Department since 1991 (Captain 3 years, Battalion Chief 2 1/2 years)
Joined Stark County HAZMAT Team in 1993 - Appointed Team Manager in 2008.
Prior employment - Beaufort County EMS, Beaufort, SC
USMC 1982 -1985
BA Degree - Bob Jones University 1981
- Web site:
- http://www.tomgarra.com
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