Tom Wheland

Male

West Sand Lake, NY

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
32
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
West Sand Lake Fire/Rescue
Years With Department/Agency
10+
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Helena Fire/Rescue
Lisbon Fire/Rescue
My Training:
ISO100,ISO200,ISO700,ISO800,ISO804,ISO809,ISO810,Essentials,WMD Incident management/unified command concept,WMD Terrorism awareness foe emergency responders,Power Hawk extrication training,CSX Emergency response to RR incidents,Incident Safety Officer,Preparation for marine fire scene,Effective investigation & testimony,Arc mapping basics,Investigating fatal fires,The Daubert challenge,Post flashover fires,Investigating vehicle fires,Vacant and abandoned buildings hazards and solutions,Intro to fire dynamics and modeling,Managing complex fire scene investigations,Understanding fire through the candle experiment,Ethics and the fire investigator,2009-The scientific method for fire and explosion investigation,Analysis of the Station Nightclub fire,Fire investigator scene safety,Insurance and the fire investigator,A ventilation-focused approach to the impact of building structures and systems on fire development,Intoduction to evidence,Critical thinking solves cases,Physical evidence at the fire scene,Documenting the event,Digital photography and the fire investigator,Fire dynamics calculations,Fire and explosion investigations utilizing NFPA 1033 and NFPA 921; TO BE CONTINUED!
About Me:
Obviously I love being in the "Brotherhood". I love the country/mountains. I also love building rustic furniture. I love pretty much anything outdoors. If you want to know more just ask.
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
It's in the blood since I'm 4th generation.
Always liked helping people.
Saving lives and property.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
See above.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Departments needing more money or grants for gear and training. Also need more training courses offered from county, state and federal to keep up with change.

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  • Brent A. Ellis

    Semper Fi Marine! hi Bro! I was in Staten Island NY last week to get married My wife lives there and we are buying a place in TN. wanted to try to pick up a NYFD t shirt(large) hat and patch for my collection while there but we got too busy with wedding and my return flight here as I had to be back to work. was wondering if you have any buds on NYFD you could put me in touch with so as I can try to get these items? would really appreciate it be safe out there Bro and thanks in advance! "Ghost"

    Jul 4, 2010

  • Justin Scott

    just stopping by to say hello. stay safe

    Sep 9, 2010

  • Jared micheal freeman

    hello tom 

    Aug 12, 2013