Tom Sellmer, Sr

Male

Clarksville

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
President / Administrator / Commissioner
Years in Fire/EMS:
46
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Clarksville, Indiana
Years With Department/Agency
47
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.freewebs.com/cfd3
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Wayne Township Indianapolis Indiana
International Truck and Engine, Fire Department Louisville, ky.
Chaplain for the SEPR area of the Indiana Vol. Firefighter's Association.
My Training:
Certified Master Firefighter. You name category, I'm most likely certified. Should be with 46 yrs in the service.
About Me:
Learn everything you can learn about the job, it may some day save your life. Or the life of another.
I'M LIVING PROOF.
Training, Training, and more Training is the only way to stay abreast of the job.
Day Job:
Retired Industrical firefighter/Instructor 32.5 years International Truck and Engine Corp.
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
It got in my blood as a child.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Helping others in times of emergency
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Standards being dictated by the various committees of the National Fire Protection Association, State and the Federal Governments. Not providing funding to implement the dictated standards and laws.

Comment Wall:

  • Keyes

    Thanks for the add and be safe:)

    Oct 24, 2007

  • Firefighter Nation WebChief

    Hi there Tom,

    Welcome to Firefighter Nation!

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    Oct 28, 2007