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Rudy Horist: Elgin, Illinois

Department:: Elgin Fire Department

Title/rank:: Assistant Fire Chief

Years of public service:: 26

Agency structure:: Paid fire department

Top issues in your department:: Staffing
Community growth
Lack of full time Training Officer
Retirement of senior members
Development of standardized SOG's

Professional Qualifications:: M.S. Public Safety Administration
IL Fire Officer III
EFO student

Topics you provide training for:: Fire Officer
Training Officer Development
Firefighter Safety & Survival

Web site:: www.cityofelgin.org

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Books, Articles, Web Sites: (16 members)
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The Connection: (9 members)
Created by Cheryl Horvath

Becoming a Better Instructor!: (71 members)
Created by International Society of Fire Service Instructors

Command Safety: (25 members)
Created by Christopher Naum, SFPE

The Professor: Building Construction: (111 members)
Created by Glenn Corbett

Tradition, TRADITION!: (135 members)
Created by Glenn Corbett

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What terminology does your department use for a MAYDAY?

Added a post Jun 18

Our department is in Illinois and we are in the process of changing our terminology and procedures to be NIMS compliant. When developing our lost/trapped firefighter policy we researched this topic... Read More »

Code 3 response

Added a post Mar 22

Our department implemented a new driving/apparatus operations policy last February after researching the materials from the IAFF, IAFC, NFPA, etc. as well as the existing policies of about 15 depar... Read More »

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At 2:41pm on June 23rd, 2008, Cheryl Horvath said…: Thanks Rudy. I appreciate the support. Just caught a fire this morning so I'm pretty psyched for the week!

At 9:06am on June 22nd, 2008, Jane Duncan said…: Thanks Rudy -- and good to hear from you!

Jane

At 4:11pm on May 9th, 2008, Jack J. Murphy said…: Thanks, Rudy
Just trying to spread the word of the importance of code development and its impact on fireground safety.
Be safe out there, Jack

At 7:32pm on May 1st, 2008, Frank Ricci said…: Take a look and sign up to our group we could use your input. Tactical Building Blocks & Air Management. If you search groups by most members we are list at the top.
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 10:44am on April 17th, 2008, Ginger Mendolia said…: Hi Rudy:
Great meeting you at FDIC. It is fantastic to be part of FDIC.

At 10:48pm on April 15th, 2008, Greg Fisher said…: Rudy,
Great seeing you again at FDIC. Great thing for Forrest...glad i could witness and be a part of the Illinois contingent for the presentation

At 12:57pm on April 14th, 2008, Mike Gagliano said…: Thanks buddy...

It feels like meeting family again when guys like you show up. I absolutely treasure the friendships I've made doing classes with the best in the nation. I hope to spend more time with you guys somewhere soon.

Keep up the great work and tell all the gang howdy do. You are making an impact brother.

Mike

At 8:26pm on April 13th, 2008, Tom Mahn said…: Rudy, I look forward to sharing ideas with you. Had a good time in Indy!
Tom Mahn

At 12:49pm on March 20th, 2008, Leigh T. Hollins said…: Please consider joining the new group "Advanced Vehicle Extrication" and offer your initial comments or photos.
Leigh T. Hollins

At 8:02am on March 19th, 2008, James Pellitteri said…: Its an honor to be your friend

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