Shawn Grass

, Male

Indianapolis

United States

Profile Information:

Lives in:
Greenfield Indiana
Department:
Indianapolis Fire Department
Title/rank:
Division Chief-Shift Commander A Shift
Years of public service:
28
Agency structure:
Paid fire department
Bio:
Shawn Grass currently a Division Chief-Shift Commander on the A shift for the Indianapolis Fire Department. He was a Battalion Chief with the Indianapolis Fire Department for 9 years before being promoted. He previously served as the Chief of Training for the Warren Twp. Fire Dept. in Indianapolis, Indiana for 8 yrs before merging with Indianapolis. Shawn is a 28 year member of the fire service that has instructed at both FDIC East and West in Truck Company operations and Flashover. He has instructed Flashover at FDIC in Indianapolis for the last 19yrs. He has an Associate’s Degree in Applied Fire Science and also teaches as an adjunct instructor for Ivy Tech Community College teaching the Firefighter I/II program for the last 17 years in Indianapolis. He has taught at many state fire schools on topics such as extrication, leadership, truck company operations, flashover, and rapid intervention skills to name a few. He also instructs the Auto/Machinery Extrication module for Indiana Task Force One, as well as many other departments around the Midwest. He also is adjunct instructor for the State of Indiana teaching topics of Strategy and Tactics, Incident Safety Officer, Leadership and Company Officer skills to name a few. Shawn also is the fire training team leader for To Hell and Back 1, 2, and 3, an educational program released to every fire department in the United States on firefighter burn prevention through the People’s Burn Foundation in Indianapolis. Shawn also is the past president of the Indy Metro F.O.O.L.S. since its inception in 2002 til 2008. He currently owns and operates Burning Passion Fire Training which teaches a variety of classes in the Midwest. Shawn is also a member of E.L.I.T.E Public Safety Consulting providing classes on improving Leadership.

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  • Eric DePoto

    Hey Grass, any luck on getting some guys to fill spots at the courage and valor booth? I am trying to get about 3 more for various days.

    Apr 7, 2009

  • Eric DePoto

    Brother I appreciate it. I know it was last minute so know you may only get a couple if any. So I really appreciate. I look forward to having a drink with you on Wed. night.

    Apr 11, 2009

  • Jan Harkner-Abbs

    WELL, I'M DISAPPOINTED TO SAY THAT I COULDN'T MAKE IT TO FDIC. I SPENT A WEEK IN NASHVILLE TRIALING MY DOG IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS THE WEEK BEFORE SO I COULDN'T TAKE ANOTHER WEEK OFF. HOW WAS IT???

    Apr 30, 2009