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Robert Owens
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Mechanicsville
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Apartment fire tactics
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The Only Difference
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Profile Information
- Department:
- Henrico Fire
- Title/rank:
- Firefighter/EMT
- Years of public service:
- 11
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Staffing, funding, real life training
- Professional Qualifications:
- ff1,ff2,EMT-B,Instructor1 and 2, Officer 1 and 2, DPO, Aerial Operator, Confined Space, Vehicle rescue, Heavy Vehicle rescue, Rope Rescue 1, IMS, Haz-Mat OPS, May Day Frefighter Down, Advanced Engine and Truck Ops Currently pursuing bachelors degree.
- Topics you provide training for:
- Engine Company and Truck Company ops, Fire fighter safety and survival.
- Areas of expertise:
- RIT, Engine Company Ops.
- Bio:
- 11 years in the fire service. Began as a volunteer with Mechanicsville VFD at age 15. Hired by Stafford County Fire and Rescue as a career firefighter at age 20. Currently with the Henrico County Division of Fire assigned to station 6 on B-shift. Also a part time firefighter with New Kent County Fire Rescue. Married with a 2 year old son. I also enjoy baseball,football, MMA, and NASCAR.
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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.