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Residence.
suburbs of chicago
Department:
Northlake Fire Protection District
Title/rank:
Firefighter/Paramedic -EMS Coordinator
Years of public service:
13
Agency structure:
Paid fire department
Top issues in your department:
Currently in the process of taking over our EMS , and hiring the personnel to allow us to make the transition successful.
Professional Qualifications:
Fire Officer 1, FSVO, FAE, Vehicle Machinery-Operations, Haz Mat Operations, Advance Hazmat Life Support, NREMT-P, ACLS, ITLS,PEPP,Emergency Medical Dispatcher, Union Sec/Treas
Topics you provide training for:
Instructor for Fire Service Women of Illinois, generally speaking I teach SCBA and Basic Firefighting.
Preceptor for Loyola University Medical Center paramedic students
Areas of expertise:
SCBA,
Bio:
13 years total fire service experience. 4 Fulltime, 9 as a Paid On Call. Currently the Dept EMS Coordinator. Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Service Management.
Web site:
http://www.fswi.org

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At 9:14pm on October 7, 2008, Joe McClelland said…
It was good to meet you this weekend down in Champaign. Thanks for all your help. It made it easier on us having you with John and I. I hope to work with you again.

Stay safe Sister.

Joe
At 1:43pm on July 3, 2008, Cheryl Horvath said…
Hey Brenda! Thanks for listening in on the podcast. Have a safe 4th!
 
 

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