Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

36

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

City of Grandview Heights, Division of Fire

Years With Department/Agency

Just retired after 32.5 years @ GHFD

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.grandviewheights.org

Web Site:

http://www.basilfire.com/

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Baltimore, Ohio Fire Dept.

My Training:

Haz Mat Tech, IC, Instructor
EMT-P
Journeyman Firefighter
EFO program @ NFA
AAS & BS Fire Science

About Me:

Recently retired after 36 years in active fire service, the last 18 as Chief of a career dept in suburban Columbus, Ohio.

I continue to work for the Ohio Fire Chiefs as an assessor and consultant, and have recently launched my own private consulting firm.

Day Job:

Public Safety Consultant

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.linkedin.com/in/hankkauffman

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Family tradition - and I love it!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I'm an adrenaline junkie! And I love the people!