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Tim Zehnder
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  • Truman
  • United States
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RIT training

Replied Sep. 16, 2009

FEMA Grant

Started May. 18, 2009

 

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Don't Breathe Smoke!!! The Rule Of Air Management(ROAM), NFPA 1404, Hydrogen Cyanide/Toxic Smoke, Firefighter Cancer, MAYDAY/Out of Air and all things Air Management
September 23, 2009
Lead by example what is this guy trying to prove?
September 17, 2009
Give me some back ground on this photo please I am not sure that there is any good reason for the guy on the right maybe(Instructor) is trying to prove Wrong on so many levels!
September 17, 2009
Niel the ladder thing you spoke of works but, no matter what you do it is very labor intensive We have tried many different ways and I not sure that one way will work every time. This is a trial and error thing I would say try many different ways an…
September 16, 2009
Jeff Gallagher and Tim Zehnder are now friends
August 28, 2009
July 28, 2009
Tim Zehnder added a discussion
What is going on with this women at NVFC, she must not have talked to any of rural America because cutting the grant that far is going to kill off a large number of small rural depts. They are going to give all that money to add more firefighters bu…
May 17, 2009
I just came across this the NIOSH report is great and has a lot of good info in it.
May 10, 2009

Profile Information

Residence.
Truman Minnesota
Department:
Truman Fire & Rescue
Title/rank:
Rescue Capt.
Years of public service:
18
Agency structure:
Volunteer fire department
Top issues in your department:
I see all types of issues with what I do, bigest being lack of training in small depts. They don't think it will happen them so the training has not been a top issue with their departments.
Professional Qualifications:
EMT , Trench Tech., Rope Tech., Fire Inst. I Fire Fighter I & II
Topics you provide training for:
All
Areas of expertise:
RIT Firefighter Survival are my passion, and EXPERT is not the word I would use. I feel I am always a student and if you stop learning it is time to get out.
Bio:
I have been in the fire service since 1990 I am the Fire & Rescue Program Manager at South Central College. We provide training for around 100 fire depts in southern Minnesota. I have been a member of the Truman Fire & Rescue Dept. since 1990. I have also work for the US Forest service as a Squad Boss in Idaho. I have tought fire training for the past 14 years with a great amount of time spent on RIT and Firefighter Self Surival. I am the State Advocate for the Everyone goes home program. I have 3 girls ages 12 , 8 , 3 they keep me running. I am a hunting Freak and love the outdoors.
Web site:
http://southcentral.edu/fire

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Tim Zehnder

WHATS GOING ON WITH FEMA !

I can't be leave what FEMA is doing, dropping the FEMA Grant to basically nothing and then putting all that money in the SAFER Grant! There are departments that still don't have enough gear for all the members and equipment to fight fires, did they not look at the number of grant applications that they get every year? I have no idea who that women talk to but she must not have talked to rural America, this is a sad day in the fire service, they are giving money to depts to add members but the de… Continue

Posted on May 17, 2009 at 9:39pm — 3 Comments

Tim Zehnder

New Organization in Minnesota

Hello I would like everyone to check out www.fitoam.org This is the Fire Instructor&Training Officers of Minnesota website. We are trying to get members and it is free to join at this time. We are a group of people that wants to make a difference and help out fellow fifefighters. please check it out and le me know your thoughts. Thanks and Say Safe.

Posted on January 28, 2009 at 9:41pm —

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At 4:07am on July 28, 2009, Michael Dombroski said…
Hi Tim
Sorry to take so long to reply. I somehow have two members profiles on this and can't seen to get rid of one. I don't hunt myself, but know heaps of people that do. If you ever think about coming over here to NZ be sure to get in touch and I'll jack you up with the right contacts.

Cheers

Mike D
At 7:37am on May 10, 2009, Rick Graba said…
Tim,

Same goes here! I've heard good things and we need to visit and get you here for the state fire school at the end of Feb. Email me at home and we can discuss this more. crgraba@bis.midco.net

Stay Safe & Have the Courage to Be Safe Brother
At 1:05pm on April 20, 2009, none said…
Booth# 2253 - i just called the cell but not sure if it went thru, i rambled so long i was cut off, HA! Anyhow, I'm seriously ready to Howl at the Moon!!!!
At 7:36pm on April 18, 2009, Rick Graba said…
Tim,
Tim,

Yep, I'll be there. I'm staying at the Days Inn Airport. Monday, I'm in Billy G's class and on Tues. I'm taking Dennis Compton's Class. I will be working the CTBS booth in the PM on Wed. and Thurs. afternoon. I don't own a cell phone so if you want to get ahold of me call the Day's Inn and leave of message or let me know where we could meet and have a cold one.

Graba
At 2:57pm on March 26, 2009, Mike Swartzer said…
Thank you

Also thank you for a good Fire School down in Mankato.. classes were great again
At 8:40am on March 25, 2009, Lou Angeli said…
Tim -- if you want the larger version of this pic, send me an email address or go to the following link http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/2549173857_945bf172b2_o.jpg
At 8:39am on March 25, 2009, Lou Angeli said…


Tim -- the pic shows R28 at a mutual aid job with the city of Wilmington, I spoke to a few of the officers at Station 28 and it's being replaced with a Rescue Pumper. Saw plenty of work in this county, that's for sure.

Lou
At 12:35pm on March 14, 2009, none said…
Hey - funny I'm just getting this today! I'll tell Brian to call ya! I know he was talking about you a short while ago...it's goin ok! Are you a member of South Central EMS by any chance?
At 8:31pm on February 8, 2009, Tom Froehlich said…
Thanks, I've looked at fire engineering for a long time but only just found this part of it. I think it will be a good place for ideas and such.
At 9:06am on February 6, 2009, Ray McCormack said…
Hey Bro
How did you get that deer to lay so quietly?
You must be good with animals.
Here all Week
 
 

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