Paul Hasenmeier

Male

Loveland, OH

United States

Profile Information:

Lives in:
Ohio
Department:
Goshen Fire and EMS
Title/rank:
Deputy Chief
Years of public service:
15
Agency structure:
Combination fire department
Top issues in your department:
Training & staffing.
Professional Qualifications:
Firefighter / Paramedic / Inspector
Fire and EMS Instructor
Tech Rescue
BA in Fire Science
Masters in Public Administration
3rd year of EFO
Areas of expertise:
School bus extrication
Bio:
Paul Hasenmeier was appointed as Deputy Chief of Goshen Township Fire and EMS in January 2015. Chief Hasenmeier possesses a bachelor’s degree in Fire Science from Columbia Southern University as well as a master’s degree in Public Administration from Capella University. Additionally Chief Hasenmeier is certified in Ohio as a Firefighter, Paramedic, Instructor, Fire Inspector, and all of NFPA 1670’s technical rescue disciplines. Chief Hasenmeier is currently in the prestigious Executive Fire Officer (EFO) program at the National Fire Academy, a four year program for fire service executives.

In addition to his current duties and responsibilities as Deputy Chief in Goshen, Chief Hasenmeier is a faculty member at Columbia Southern University where he teaches on-line courses in their fire administration program. Chief Hasenmeier is an adjunct instructor for Bowling Green State University and regularly teaches at their annual state fire school. Chief Hasenmeier is a published author, blogger, and hosts a website dedicated to firefighter training. He has presented on fire service topics across the United States and in Canada. Chief Hasenmeier has also presented and facilitated school bus emergency planning to jurisdictions across the State of Ohio and in conjunction with the School Transportation News network.

Chief Hasenmeier was born and raised on the southern shore of Lake Erie in Huron, Ohio. He began his fire service career after two years of general education studies at Bowling Green State University. Chief Hasenmeier became a part-time firefighter / EMT for the City of Huron Fire Department and shortly later for the Perkins Township Fire Department. From 2002 – 2004, Chief Hasenmeier was a firefighter / paramedic for the City of Sandusky Fire Department. Chief Hasenmeier was a member of the Northwest Ohio USAR team since its inception in the post 9/11 era. From 2004 until early 2015, Chief Hasenmeier served full-time for the City of Huron Fire Department where he gained experience as a fire officer, training officer, and fire marshal.
Web site:
http://firstduetackle.com

Comment Wall:

  • Art Zern

    Thanks for asking Paul< how are things in Ohio?

  • Art Zern

    It has been a really warm winter in Chicago as well.  Ice fishing or is the water open near you? 

  • Christopher Huston

    Thanks for the add Paul! I checked out your blog, good stuff brother! Mind if I add it to my site's links?