Mark Lafountain

50, Male

Plattsburgh, NY

United States

Profile Information:

Lives in:
Plattsburgh, NY
Department:
Beekmantown Fire Department
Title/rank:
Ex-Chief
Years of public service:
13 Years
Agency structure:
Volunteer fire department
Top issues in your department:
Seatbelts, Training, Loss of Tradition, Turnover in Membership, Morale
Professional Qualifications:
N.Y.S. Fire Instructor, Fire Service Instructor II (National), Fire Officer II (National), Firefighter II (National), A.P.C.O. Certified Telecommunicator, Co-Chair of Clinton County Fire Prevention Committee
Topics you provide training for:
Firefighter I Curriculum, SCBA, Haz-Mat Ops, Fire Prevention
Areas of expertise:
SCBA, RIT, Fire Attack, Wildfires, Extrication, Engine Operations, Search and Rescue, Fire Prevention, Firefighter Survival
Bio:
13 Years in Fire Service, attaining rank of Chief in the Peru Fire Department. Moved to Plattsburgh, NY in May 2008 and joined the Beekmantown Fire Department. Married since 2007 to a wonderful woman (she is also in the Fire Service). Became NYS Fire Instructor in July 2007, and getting my feet wet with Instructing. Finally acquired an Associates in Fire Protection Technology May of 2008. Full-time job as a 9-1-1 Dispatcher for Clinton County Emergency Services. Three additional Part-time Jobs (including NYSFI). Constantly taking new classes to keep my skills and training up to date, because I am always looking to learn something new. I am a big believer in learning methods and tactics from another person's point of view...sometimes, it is a real eye-opener.

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  • Chris Lafountain

    I have nothing intelligent to say as of yet, but I'm here so thats a start!

    Mar 12, 2008

  • Danny Sheridan

    Hey Mark, I thought it was II that wetook together?

    Mar 18, 2008

  • Dave Walsh

    Hi Mark,
    Great to hear you find it usefull- that's its purpsoe- to help firefighters.
    Thanks for the feedback!!
    Cuzzin Dave

    Jun 23, 2008