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Lives in:: Van Etten, New York

Department:: Elmira Fire Department

Title/rank:: Fire Captain/Paramedic

Years of public service:: 23

Agency structure:: Paid fire department

Top issues in your department:: Budget (or lack thereof)

Professional Qualifications:: Nationally Certified Fire Service Instructor II
NY State Fire Instructor II
Municipal Fire Instructor
Haz Mat Specialist
NYS A-EMT Paramedic
NYS Fire Officer I

Topics you provide training for:: Scene Support Ops
Firefighter I
Firefighter II
Haz Mat 1st Responder Ops
FF Survival
FAST
Truck Company Ops
Rescue Technician - Basic
Intro to Fire Officer
Fire Officer I
Incident Safety Officer
Principles of Building Construction - Combustible
Fire Behavior and Arson Awareness
Live Fire Safety
Confined Space Awareness and Safety

Areas of expertise:: Fire Suppression
Haz Mat
EMS
Confined Space
Rescue

Bio:: I began my Fire career as a volunteer for the Van Etten Volunteer Fire Dept at age 17. I was an active member there for a little over 9 years. I held various Asst. Chief positions for the last 6 years there with the exception of my deployment for Operation Desert Shield/Storm.
I began my employment as a Career firefighter in Feb 1995. I served on Engine and Truck companies but spent most of my early career on the Rescue Unit. In 2000, I became a NYS AEMT-Paramedic. I was assigned as a Lieutenant on the Rescue,upon my promotion in 2003, until the unit was deactivated during our most recent manpower cut. Since then, I have been assigned to Engine 5, where I am currently the House Officer for that Station. This station was built in 1911 and once held horse drawn units and is the oldest active station in our county. As needed, I also am assigned to the Truck company to cover as Acting Captain.
I have been a State Fire Instructor since 2004,Municipal Fire Instructor since 2003, and am an instructor at the New York State Fire Academy for the Recruit Firefighter Training program.
Check out my union's web site @ www.elmirafire.org

Web site:: http://www.cityofelmira.net/fire/index.html

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At 8:15pm on April 6, 2008, Michael Rude said…: Thanks for joining the group Tim! I look forward to the knowledge u have to share.. If u are ever in Indy look me up...stay low and safe!!

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At 7:50pm on March 7, 2008, Timothy Overly said…: Thanks for the add.
My favorite Haz Mat Acronyms:
IDLH- I Don't Like Haz Mat (How most FF's Feel)
SUPAC - Sneak Up, Peak Around Corner
CHAOS- Chief Has Another Outstanding Suggestion

At 7:38pm on March 7, 2008, Todd McKee said…: Thank you for joining the HazMAt Group! Please let me know if you need anything. Feel free to visit my site at www.hazmatohio.com

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