Rudy Dinkins

56, Male

North Augusta

United States

Profile Information:

Lives in:

North Augusta, SC

Department:

Savannah River Site Fire-Rescue

Title/rank:

Captain

Years of public service:

24

Agency structure:

Industrial fire department

Top issues in your department:

Staffing

Professional Qualifications:

IFSAC Firefighter I/II
IFSAC Haz-Mat Technician
IFSAC Driver Operator Pumper and Aerial
IFSAC Company Officer I
SC EMT-B
Incident Command System Train-the-Trainer National Fire Academy

Topics you provide training for:

Technical Rescue, Haz-Mat, Incident Command, Firefighter Survival, Fire Brigade, RIT

Areas of expertise:

Hazardous Materials, Rope and Confined Space Rescue

Bio:

I began my career with the Irmo Fire District in Columbia, SC in 1984 as a volunteer firefighter and accepted a career position in 1986 upon graduation from high school. I accepted a position with the South Carolina Fire Academy in 1988 where I was employed as a Program Specialist/Regional Training Supervisor. I have been employed with the Savannah River Site Fire-Rescue Department since 1992 where I currently serve as a Captain at our Headquarters Station (Engine 1, Ladder 1, Rescue (Heavy Rescue), Medic 1 and 4 (ALS) as well as a brush unit and boat. Previous assignments include the shift Training/Safety Officer. Previously served as a Task Force Leader with SCTF-1 (South Carolina Urban Search and Rescue Task Force)

Web site:

http://ertresq1.com

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