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Started this discussion. Last reply by Shawn Oke Mar 26, 2008.

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Department:: City of Albemarle Fire & Rescue

Title/rank:: Chief of Department

Years of public service:: 22

Agency structure:: Paid fire department

Top issues in your department:: Officer development (we are slated to lose 1/3 of the department to retirement in the next two years), Back to the Basics training and education

Professional Qualifications:: NC Firefighter II
NC Fire Officer I
NC Fire Officer II
NC Fire Officer III
NC Fire Inspector III
NC Fire Instructor (Qualifications Certified)
NC EMT Basic
Associates in Fire Protection Technology from Central Piedmont Community College
Bachelor of Science Engineering Technology from University of North Carolina Charlotte, majoring in Fire Protection Engineering Technology

Topics you provide training for:: Wetting Agents
Orientation and Safety

Areas of expertise:: I have an interest in researching wetting agents. It is time the fire service begin to embrace a better way of extinguishing fires!! I also have an interest in the leadership aspects of the job.

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At 10:41am on March 26, 2008, Joe M. Starnes said…: Hello, Nice to know you are doing OK. I would love to chat. The invitation works the Monroe way also; My cell is 704.400.9047. Say hello to your dad for me also.

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