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