John Whisenant

Male

Rogers, AR

United States

Profile Information:

What State do you live in?

AR

Type of Organization

Part/Paid Fire Department

Job Function

Fire Chief/Commisioner

Years in Fire/EMS:

12

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Beaver Lake Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

8

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.beaverlakefiredept.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport FD
Sallyport Global Iraq
Wackenhut Iraq
Galltin FD

My Training:

Fire I and II
Hazmat Awareness and Ops
First Responder
Driver Operator Pumper/MWS/ARFF
Telecomunicator I and II
Fire Inspector I & II
Fire Instructor I
Fire Officer I
ARFF FireFighter

About Me:

I have 12 years of experience as a full-time and volunteer firefighter. My career began when I started volunteering for Gallatin FD in 2003. After graduating from the Arkansas Fire Academy, I served four years in Iraq as a civilian firefighter occupying the positions of engineer and fire prevention officer. When I returned home, I worked as a police, fire, and maintenance department dispatcher for the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA). After only eight months in that position, I was chosen to be an Aircraft Rescue Firefighter and EMT at XNA.
I have been volunteering for the Beaver Lake Fire Department for eight years. After six years of service, I was promoted to training officer and Captain. In October of 2014, the Beaver Lake Fire Department Board of Directors started searching for a qualified candidate for the open chief position and I was appointed as the interim-chief. While interim-chief, I made positive changes for both the department and the Beaver Lake community. I believe in always doing what is best for the community, and, because of my willingness to put the community first, in January of 2015, I was chosen to be the full-time Beaver Lake Fire Department Chief.

Day Job:

Fire Chief

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.facebook.com/JohnWhisenant

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Recruitment and Retention in the volunteer ranks

Safety standards being adhered to even when they may go against "tradition"

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