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Doug Leihbacher

Doug Leihbacher

Department:: Yonkers

Title/rank:: Assistant Chief

Years of public service:: 28

Agency structure:: Paid fire department

Topics you provide training for:: Firefighting Tactics
Fire Investigation
Vehicle Fires
Pump Operations

Bio:: A 28-year veteran of the fire service and an assistant chief in the Yonkers (NY) Fire Department where he served as Chief of Training. He has an associate’s degree in fire protection technology and a bachelor’s degree in education. He is a certified fire instructor and municipal training officer and has been a classroom and hands-on instructor at FDIC as well as a contributing author for Fire Engineering since 1994 and Fire Nuggets.com since 2000.

Doug Leihbacher's Groups

Using Fire Engineering Simulations: (42 members)
Created by Jonathan Kaye

Chief's Thoughts and Concerns: (53 members)
Created by John Salka

Fire Engineering's Handbook for Firefighter I and II: (34 members)
Created by Julie Simmons

Routine Responses: (43 members)
Created by Frank Montagna

Tactical Building Blocks & Air Management: (307 members)
Created by Frank Ricci

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Doug Leihbacher joined 2 groups. View Groups May 3

David Ebel left a comment for Doug Leihbacher Apr 13

Doug Leihbacher replied to the discussion Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicles Mar 23

Doug Leihbacher replied to the discussion Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicles Mar 21

Doug Leihbacher left a comment for Dave Walsh Mar 21

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At 5:55pm on April 13th, 2008, David Ebel said…: Visit Emergency and Disaster Responders
A site for responders by responders.. please check it out for yourself. Be honored to have you see for yourself.

At 12:56pm on March 22nd, 2008, Leigh T. Hollins said…: Doug...nothing new in years...they probably corrected the problem, I assume. I know of no injuries from this. The only inflators that I am aware of having this problem is the driver bag inflator and in all cases I reviewed, the blast went straight out from the center of the wheel and thru the roof or sunroof.

At 10:57am on March 21st, 2008, Dave Walsh said…: I'll be your friend if you say "please" and agree to be my friend. Going to FDIC this year?

At 7:24pm on March 20th, 2008, Dave Walsh said…: Howdy Cuz;
Hope all is well.
Cuzzin Dave

At 12:46pm 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 10:07pm on March 14th, 2008, Nate DeMarse said…: Hey Chief,

I've been a little too busy for photos lately. Halton has me running around like an a-hole :-).

They have been busy as hell up there, but I have nothing to show for it photo wise. Mike Messar is getting a lot of nice stuff though.

How is everything your way?

At 9:11pm on March 14th, 2008, Frank Ricci said…: Doug, hope all is well ed is retired now and do's a lot of work for the ATF and insurance industry. His son is on my division as a officer both are good friends of mine thanks for signing up.

At 5:02pm on March 14th, 2008, Julie Simmons said…: Hi Doug, thanks for joining. Please be sure to join our group for Fire Engineering's Handbook for Firefighter I and II.

At 4:48pm on March 13th, 2008, Ted Corporandy said…: Doug, Great to see you here. I will never forget that very special training session we attended in Indianapolis. It was a real eye opener.

At 8:24pm on March 12th, 2008, Frank Ricci said…: Doug, we could use your input. It is listed on the 2nd page of groups.Tactical Building Blocks & Air Management
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.
Be Safe,

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