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Lives in:: 2000 Denison Avenue

Department:: Manhaattan Fire Department

Title/rank:: Deputy Chief

Years of public service:: 28

Agency structure:: Paid fire department

Top issues in your department:: This is a good problem to have but the City of Manhattan is going through a growth stage with downtown redevelopment and a growing military presence which brought a record housing growth. We are struggling to keep up with this growth and the call for services.

Professional Qualifications:: Certified Fire Investigator, Certified Fire Inspector, Certified Building Official, EMT, numerous NFA classes, Certified Rescue Technician
28 years service to the City of Manhattan Fire Department

Topics you provide training for:: High angle rescue, trench rescue, fire inspections

Areas of expertise:: Technical rescue, fire and building inspection, fire investigation

Bio:: Started as a firefighter in 1980 and worked my way through the ranks of driver/engineer, Lieutenant, Fire Inspector, Fire Marshal, Assistant Chief and now serving as Deputy Chief

Web site:: http://ci.manhattan.ks.us

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