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Lives in:: Clyde, Ohio

Department:: Clyde Fire Department

Title/rank:: Assistant Chief/Instructor/Inspector

Years of public service:: 21

Agency structure:: Paid fire department

Top issues in your department:: Providing valid, consistent and comprehensive training for each member.

Professional Qualifications:: Firefighter II
Fire Instructor
Fire Inspector
Haz Mat Technician
OSHA Safety Instructor

Topics you provide training for:: Professional and Volunteer Firefighting, Incident Command, Fire Tactics and USAR team construction safety

Areas of expertise:: Emergency Operational Safety

Bio:: With the family support from my wife Kendra, and daughters Ashley and Samantha, I have enjoyed being a member of the Clyde Fire Department for 21 years. I also provide fire instruction for the Vanguard Career Center.

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At 10:00pm on December 5, 2008, Jamie Morelock said…: Man pictures with you and everyone, but me...I guess you just kicked me to the curb. Hope all is well, stay safe, and have a great holiday with the family.

At 2:05pm on October 27, 2008, Jim Mason said…: John
Thanks for joining CSF
(Common Sense Firefighting) I hope you enjoy it. Please feel free to add some comments on anything on the page. There are three questions right now , one with video
We're working towards a decison making group for the fire ground. Being consistant in the training of a deot is difficult, we see it too.

At 6:29am on May 30, 2008, Christopher Naum, SFPE said…: I'm actually at the NFA right now, unfortunatley will not be teaching your class. Let me know if I can help out with any future informational needs.

At 5:19pm on May 3, 2008, Randall W. Hanifen said…: I would certainly agree.

At 10:19am on May 3, 2008, Randall W. Hanifen said…: Welcome to the firefighters research group. I hope we will begin to research the topics that are important to the fire service and create a library of information

At 5:51pm on April 13, 2008, David Ebel said…: Visit Emergency and Disaster Responders
A site for responders by responders.. please check it out for yourself. Be honored to have you see for yourself.

At 2:06pm on March 31, 2008, Todd McKee said…: Hey Bro in Findlay today and all week teaching call me or email me to grab a bite and a beer

At 6:12pm on March 21, 2008, Kevin Reilly said…: Hi John. Thanks for joining the group!
For the past 8 years I have been researching different methods of breathing with SCBA. My interest started after I ran out of air myself. Fortunately for me the outcome was only a good scare. When I started my research about air management, I was surprised to find out that there was no teachings on how to breathe with SCBA.
Since then I have developed a breathing technique of my own, and the process to evaluate what technique works best for the individual. shoot me an email at kevin@firefightersafety.net and I'll be happy to give you any info I have on the subject.
Maybe together we can come up with some good content for the group.

At 7:16pm on March 17, 2008, John A. Van Doren said…: I just wondered, because our town is full of Haz Mat Techs. The police, Fire, water treatment, city services...etc. I guess since we are neighbors will O.L.D we would want alot of Techs between our city and the big dump h*** north of use. There are 7 of our firemen on the Sansuky County Haz Mat Team as well.

I wasn't messing w/you.

Stay Safe,
John

At 6:49pm on March 17, 2008, Todd McKee said…: No Sir! I never to admitt toknowing the Police... I try to stay out of Trouble....lol !!!!!!!!!
Ohhhhhhhhh FOr the Class you mean ...... No I did not do that class..... I will be in Findlay on April 123........... Look me up and Email me...,.,.,.,.

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