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Lives in:: Sullivan, Indiana

Department:: Thunderbird Fire Protection Territory / Sullivan F.D. / On-Site Health & Safety / Newport Chemical Depot / Shelburn F.D. / CARE Ambulance

Title/rank:: Lieutenant / Training Officer / FF / EMT-B

Years of public service:: 10

Agency structure:: Combination fire department

Top issues in your department:: Training, Teamwork, Information Distribution, Desire for "The Job", Firefighter Health/ Physical Fitness, Departmental Budget, Effective Leadership

Professional Qualifications:: Firefighter 1 / 2
EMT-Basic
Fire Medic 2
Fire Officer 1
Fire Instructor 1
Fire Officer - Strategy & Tactics
HazMat Awareness / Op.s
NFA / NFPA Safety Officer
NIMS Awareness / Op.s
Rapid Intervention Team
Technical Rescue Awareness ( Confined Space, Rope Rescue, Structural Collapse, Swift Water, Trench, Vehicle/ Machinery, Wilderness)
Rope Rescue Op.s
Vehicle & Machinery Op.s
Rescue Technician III
Wildland Firefighter 1 /2

Topics you provide training for:: Extrication, Rescue Drags & Carries, Scene Size-Up, Mandatory Firefighter State Class

Web site:: http://facebook.com

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At 8:46am on April 7, 2009, Chris Wiggins said…: Any dpartments out there using Hilti tools I would love to hear feedback on your opinion of them, especially the sawz-all. I had a chance to play with it down in Texas @ Extricationfest and was very impressed.

At 3:52pm on March 29, 2009, Paul VonBank said…: MIKE REED PASSED AWAY THIS WEEKEND

At 9:46am on September 9, 2008, Jim Duffy said…: Hey Chris
Each of the manufacturers usually has info on their web site Maybe a little sales propaganda but a good source for info Try Globe, Morning Pride and Lion or call whoever your supplier is

At 3:02am on May 24, 2008, David Ebel said…: Please allow me to invite you to a site designed by responders for responders... the crew that is doing it is CISM multilevel trained and are there for the guys after the bad calls. It helps the responders that do not yet have a team or would be worried that they asking for help would be seen as weakness. Please join and share it when you can. As a chaplain with over 25 years of service to fire departments I am excited with it's potential to provide support.

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At 9:57pm on April 18, 2008, Christi Haymore said…: I know, it is the best. We have scrap books from way back and you can spend hours looking at them. Its awesome to see how far we have come.

At 9:57pm on April 18, 2008, John Power said…: If Steveie is an old schooler then what am I? Wait....don't answer that!

At 4:00pm on April 3, 2008, John Power said…: Hey Wiggy,

The pic that you posted of the 50's SFD. That would have been in the 60's sometime. That is my uncle, who was Chief at the time, standing by the front wheelwell on the left. I can ask him and find out for sure if you want to know. I used to go over with my cousin and slide down the old fire pole. Man that was a long time ago.

At 11:12am on April 3, 2008, John Power said…: Nice pics Wiggy!

At 6:25pm on March 31, 2008, Frank Ricci said…: we could use your input in our Tactical Building Blocks group. We are on the side under featured groups.
This group will focus on aggressive interior firefighting. We will address tactics that increase your chance of not getting jammed up and cover what actions to undertake if you do.We will cover some big issues as well as small tactical tips
Be Safe

At 6:24pm on March 31, 2008, Frank Ricci said…: Chris what kind of track are those in the photo

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