Scott Thompson

Male

The Colony, Texas

United States

Profile Information:

Lives in:: The Colony, Texas
Department:: The Colony, Texas
Title/rank:: Fire Chief
Years of public service:: 28
Agency structure:: Paid fire department
Top issues in your department:: Safety and survival / Mentoring for all levels of the organization / MASTERING the basics / Training for what we are expected to do and learning to do it smarter, faster and better.
Professional Qualifications:: BS in Emergency Administration and Planning
Certified Public Manager
Master FF
Instructor III Master
Fire Officer I, II
Haz Mat Technician
Topics you provide training for:: Training program development / Mentoring / Training leadership / Firefighter survival / Officer developement / Strategies and tactics.

Make It Personal; The Key to Successful Training in the Fire Service

Ready Or Not It’s Time to Train

First Alarm Considerations

It’s Not Just About Training It’s About Learning

Preparing Firefighters Today So They Succeed Tomorrow

Mentoring in the Fire Service

Attitude and Survival; Choose It Do It

The Outside Vent Position for Suburban Departments

Risk Management and Critical Decision Making

Fireground Factors, Why Did They Do That?

Result Based Training, Changing the Culture
Areas of expertise:: I am not an expert on anything. My areas of great interest are:

Developing training cultures / Training program design, implementation and management / Training leadership / The mental aspects of survival / Training the next generations of Firefighters and Fire Officers / Fire service risk management.
Bio:: FDIC classroom presenter
HOT Instructor
Instructor Collin County Community College
Instructor Texas A&M Fire School
Instructor New Jersey Division of Fire Safety
Author of several articles
Drummer - Fire Department Pipes and Drums
Web site:: http://in the works

Comment Wall:

Eddie Buchanan

Hey Shorty! Whats up? See ya in Indy? Eddie B

Mar 5, 2008
John Lewis

Hey brother let me know your travel plans for coming to NJ this spring to teach. Looks like that is the next time we catch up, no FDIC for em this year, have a blast...

Mar 11, 2008
Rich Collins

Hey Scott,

Things are going well. We have been very busy down here and while I made it to Florida, I have not had a minute to work on the book.....Maybe in retirement. Hope all is well with you and stay safe! Rich

Mar 15, 2008
Mark Lee

Great idea on the First Five Drill. Do you know how much the hardware and software would run for the simulator? Working on the AFG grant and this could be very beneficial.
Be safe brother...

Mar 27, 2008
Anthony Avillo

what up j
no problem
whatever is easiest
this drill is not formally written up in the NH Lesson plan format as it would give the drill away
so copy the text or if u need anything, let me know
if u want, i can give u the phone # of the firehouse where the guys are that created the drill
they would be the best source of info
c u in indy -- going sat

Apr 1, 2008
Paul Ciampa

Hi Scott,
I found this group while updating my profile. I've been piping since 96. I'm currently the P/M for Boston EMS Regimental P&D and play also for the Peabody (Massachusetts) Fire Pipes and Drums. Although new to the fire service I have close to 30 years in EMS the last 20 with Boston EMS.I look forward to jactively oining in on the discussions.

Be safe
Paul

Apr 3, 2008
Christi Haymore

Thanks for the add!

Apr 7, 2008
Dave Anderson

Great to see you at FDIC. Great classes. I'll be in touch in the near future to bounce some ideas your way. Take Care,
Dave

Apr 13, 2008
Anthony Avillo

hey jay
thought of a mentoring thing and i felt it fit better on your group than mine. Hope you don't mind
stay safe bro
was nice 2 c u in indy
aa

Apr 19, 2008
Eric Barnum

Chief, It was great to get to see you again at FDIC. Thanks for the great classroom sessions and for the converstations at the Pub. Be safe Brother,
Eric Barnum

Apr 20, 2008
Ron Smith (a.k.a. G-Ron)

I sure wish I could be there this weekend......should be fun and informative. Maybe next time.

Tell Ryan to try to relax, HA...... then call him Marty!!! He loves that!!!

Stay Safe Brother

Apr 30, 2008
Julie Simmons

What an awesome event you just had in Lewisville! I was thrilled to be a part of it. All of the firefighters were so nice & helpful, and the bagpipers & drummers were incredible!

May 6, 2008
Joseph Viscuso

Chief, Thanks for the great class on training you gave in New Jersey on Friday. The information you presented was great and I will be utilizing it within my department. Thanks again and keep up the great work.

Jun 7, 2008
Tom Slater

Just happened to come across your "Big 5", great idea we have to keep doing the basics. I am trying to revamp our training program, needs a bit of a shake-up. Anything you can send me or post on here would be great. Always looking for new drills and input on training program development.
Tom

Jun 30, 2008
Patrick Samuels

Thought I'd take advantage of the huge resources y'all tought us about. Thanks Chief!

Jul 26, 2008
Billy Goldfeder

Just checking in to say HI Scott! Cya soon,
Billy

Aug 2, 2008
Christopher Naum, SFPE

Thanks for the add Chief....
stay safe...
Chris

Aug 12, 2008
John Barrett

Chief,

If you wouldn't mind, take a few minutes to check out www.honortheirsacrifices.com...and then contact me. I work on the "other side of the lake" from you and would love to see if you have any suggestions on how we might be able to work together.

Thanks,
John

Oct 14, 2008
Jim Golden

Hey Chief,
Thanks for the note. I finished up yesterday. I'll be in touch after the holidays. I've got a few other things shaking and would like to run some things by you.
Have a Merry Christmas!
Jim

Dec 20, 2008
Dave Anderson

Chief Thompson,

Congratulations on the new job. The Colony is a very lucky FD to have you. I look forward to seeing you at FDIC. Thanks for all you do for the fire service.

Dave

Jan 10, 2009
Nick Perkins

Chief Thompson, I really enjoyed your Podcast about making training personal. I had a question about getting rookie fire fighters to do LODD Reports. I wanted to know if you just have them study the report and lead a disscussion, or if you have them use a standard approach to analyzing a NIOSH report. I have several fire fighters that I would like to get doing this, but they have limited instuctional experience and I want to give them some tools to succeed with the assignment. Thanks.

Mar 4, 2009
Nick Perkins

I found the LODD Outline, exactly what I was looking for. Thank Chief!

Mar 6, 2009
Mike Boatman

Hey Chief! Thanks for the heads up about this site. Its great, See ya around. Boat

Mar 10, 2009