Richard Shankman

Male

Millbrook, NY

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Assistant or Deputy Chief
Years in Fire/EMS:: 34+
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Millbrook Engine Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1
Years With Department/Agency: 34+
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.millbrookfd.org
My Training:: Essentials
Firefighter Basic
Firefighter Intermediate
Arson Awareness
Radiation Safety for Firefighters
Fire Police
Initial Fire attack
Introduction to Fire Officer
Fire Officer I
Pump Operations
Engine Co. Operations
Ladder Operations (now called Truck Ops by NYSOFPC)
Rescue Operations
Basic Rope Rescue
Confined Space Awareness
Principles of Fire Investigation
Principles of Building Construction – Combustible
Haz-Mat Incident Command
Farmedic Training Course – Cornell University
Conducting Live Fire Training Evolutions
Live Fire Safety Training
“Buddy to Boss” - Leadership Seminar - HVNCTA
Emergency Vehicle Operations
Legal Issues in the Fire Service (twice)
About Me:: I am an actor and a fire fighter. Been in the F.D. for over 30 years and still learning.
Day Job:: Actor
Relationship Status:: Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://pro.imdb.com/name/nm2556320/resume
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: To help, serve, and protect my neighbors.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Manpower, following rules and regulations, safety, training.