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Lives in:
Wichita Ks
Department:
Wichita Fire Dept.
Title/rank:
Battalion Chief
Years of public service:
32
Agency structure:
Paid fire department
Professional Qualifications:
FDIC instructor, Kansas state fire instructor, Instructor 1,
Fire Officer 2, Executive Fire Officer.
Topics you provide training for:
Engine operations, multi company operations, incident command and leadership.

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Tactical Command and Control

Although I do not agree with Chief Laymen on nozzle selection, I think his 1953  book titled: Fire Fighting Tactics is still  great reference material.

Here is a small sample: "A battlefield does not give an opportunity for study, one does what he can to apply what he already knows, therefore, it is necessary that he know thoroughly and be able to use his knowledge…

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Posted on May 6, 2014 at 6:00pm

Sales Are Up

I could not sell my way out of a wet paper bag, unless I believed in the product. That was one of the reasons why I became a firefighter. I wanted to help people and I knew didn’t want be in sales. My dad was a salesman most of his life and I decided that it wasn’t for me. I could not get past the part that if I didn’t believe in it I couldn’t sell it.

I finally found a product that I could sell because I believe in it to the core: Basic Realistic Fire…

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Posted on February 9, 2014 at 7:59pm

Fire Service Member New Year's Resolutions

Fire Service Members New Year’s Resolutions

From Rookies to Chiefs I have listed some resolutions for us to work on this year:

  • Train to be technically and tactically proficient on alarms, as an individual member and as a team. Train until it becomes habit.

     

  • Train with the nearest firehouse or department in your area. Set up some guidelines and procedures for alarms. The importance of this is having a coordinated…

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Posted on December 28, 2013 at 9:39pm

Low Cost Hand's on Training

I would like to ask all firefighters to consider joining us at Wichita HoT this year. The dates are September 28 & 29. We have had a tradition of excellent keynote speakers and excellent hands on training. Wichita HoT is priced fairly so that we can provide the best training for as many firefighters as possible. The 2013 keynote speakers will be Chief Mike Lombardo (Buffalo N.Y. Retired) and Chief Dave McGrail from Denver Fire Department. All of the Wichita HoT staff are truly committed…

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Posted on August 21, 2013 at 7:00pm

FDIC Practical Engine Company Drills Thursday

Posted on March 18, 2012 at 11:13pm

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At 1:11pm on September 18, 2009, Andy Thomas said…
Congrats on the promotion Chief Newby!
At 1:35am on October 13, 2008, Keith Weuve said…
Sid, thanks for the great class @ HOT. I enjoyed it a lot. It was great to do some hose work again. Being on the bus (a.k.a amublance) we are mostly stuck doing truck work. Thanks and KTF.
At 2:40pm on August 25, 2008, Brian Spini said…
Same here Sid, you guys definately know the meaning of Brothers. Hope to have you up sometime for a class. Until then stay safe and keep in touch.
At 10:40pm on April 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.


Visit Emergency and Disaster Responders
Chaplain David Ebel Bakersfield, CA
At 11:52am on April 23, 2008, Rocky Bumgarner said…
Hi Sid,
Working scems today. I heard from Frank Buck yesterday morning at the YMCA that Chief Keeton is retiring on July 18. That should make 3 battallion chief promotions, Trask leaving July 9, Keeton, and one due to divisions. Is that how you see it??
At 9:59am on April 23, 2008, Rocky Bumgarner said…
Syd,

I started a group called Wichita Fire Department just so we can all post things that are going on if you would like join that would be cool.

Rocky
At 4:11pm on April 21, 2008, Gerald Johnson said…
Capt
Good to see you on here. Stay safe on the "B".
At 3:48pm on April 19, 2008, Rick Lasky said…
Hi Sid,

Yes they did and it is awesome brother! Thanks !!

Be safe
At 10:32am on April 19, 2008, Rocky Bumgarner said…
Sid, I'm brand new to the site so just getting used to navigating around
At 11:11pm on March 13, 2008, Rick Mosher said…
Capt. Great to see you here. Hope all is well at the WFD. Stay Safe Brother,

Rick
 
 
 

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