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Using Fire Engineering Simulations
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Tradition, TRADITION!
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Chief's Thoughts and Concerns
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Chuck Parsons's Page
Profile Information
- Residence.
- Leamington Ontario
- Department:
- Leamington Fire Services
- Title/rank:
- Deputy Chief
- Years of public service:
- 20
- Agency structure:
- Combination fire department
- Professional Qualifications:
- Certified Company Officer (Ontario Fire College)
Community Emergency Management Coordinator
Certified Public Fire and Life Safety Educator
- Bio:
- I began my career in Northern Ontario as a Unit Fire Crewmember with the Ministry of Natural Resources with Helitack.
In 1988 I left and moved to southern Ontario where I joined the Grand Valley and District Fire Department. I moved up the ranks to Suppression Captain and Fire Prevention Officer as well as Training Officer.
In 2001 I accepted a full time position with Leamington Fire Services as the Deputy Chief in charge of Public Education and Training. I was given the title of Community Emergency Managment Coordinator in 2002.
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