Dominion Generation (Power Industry FIre brigade Trainer) Blackstone Volunteer Fire And Rescue
Title/rank:
Senior Instructor; Firefighter
Years of public service:
34
Agency structure:
Volunteer fire department
Top issues in your department:
Training, for real life situations on the fire ground
Development of younger firefighters
Staffing of units to cover response demands
Professional Qualifications:
I am a Virginia State Instructor 3 and an adjunct instructor for the Dept of Fire Programs. I am also a Senior Safety Instructor for Dominion Generation (Power Industry) and firefighter with Blackstone Volunteer Fire and EMS.
Topics you provide training for:
I am responsible for the development and delivery of industrial fire training programs, confined space entry and rescue training, oil spill training and drills, and Incident Command System training.
Areas of expertise:
Training development, lesson plan writing, e-learning development, as well as delivery of training programs
Bio:
I have been in the Fire Service in Virginia since 1976 and began instructing in 1979, I worked my way through the ranks to the rank of Captain and acting Battalion Chief in Petersburg Fire Department where I served for 16 years. I then transferred to Colonial Heights Fire Department for 1 1/2 years as a firefighter/cardiac technician (EMT-I) and then finished my career for 7 years in Chesterfield Virginia Fire and EMS as a firefighter and Acting Lieutenant. I was a volunteer in the rescue squad for 12 years and served as a Cardiac Technician, Paramedic, and EMT Instructor. I am currently employed as a Senior Safety Instructor for Dominion Generation where I develop and deliver industrial fire and rescue training for the company. I am also a firefighter in Blackstone Virginia Fire and Rescue. I am an adjunct instructor with the Department Of Fire Programs in Virginia which enables me to teach various departments around the state.
I am 52 years old, married, with 5 children and 2 grandchildren. My hobbies include fishing, hunting and martial arts
Doug, whats up. Rich Jordan with PFD.Nice to see you are still involved as much as you are. I'm sure there are alot of young guys that could use your past experiences and expertise. Take care, Rich.
Eddie Buchanan
May 6, 2008
Chad Vesely
May 8, 2008
Richard Jordan
Sep 30, 2008