Thomas Tharpe

Male

Trafalgar, IN

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Fire Chief / Chief of Department
Years in Fire/EMS:: 18
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Trafalgar Volunteer Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency: 18
Dept. Web Site:: http://trafalgarfire.com
Web Site:: http://bcfd.net
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Nineveh Volunteer Fire Department
White River Fire Department
City of Franklin Fire Department
My Training:: 1st and 2nd class firefighter
Advanced EMT
Fire Officer II
Instructor II/III
Hazardous Materials Tech.
and others
About Me:: Married for 15 yrs. I have 3 children.
Day Job:: Lieutenant on the "B" shift @ station 202 every third day.
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Direction and commitment.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: For the different challenges each day brings.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Increasing run loads, personnel issues, training requirements and financial income for the local departments.