Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Battalion Chief / Division Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

30

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Indianapolis Fire Dept

Years With Department/Agency

27

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.indy.gov/eGov/City/dps/ifd/Pages/home.aspx

My Training:

I have an A.A.S. degree in Fire Science a B.S. Degree in Management, a M.S. in Public Safey and begining my PhD in Public Safety.

• Indiana 1st Class Firefighter
• Firefighter I & II
• Master Investigations
• Master Fire Prevention/Inspections
• Master Instructor (NFPA) – II & III
• Master Strategy and Tactics
• Master Fire Service Management
• Master Driver/Operator
• Indiana EMS Commission - EMTA # 4921012
• Indiana EMS Commission - EMS Certified Driver
• NFPA - Fire Officer I, II, III, & IV
• Fire Officer Strategy & Tactics
• Fire Investigator I
• NIMS First Responder – Awareness
• NIMS First Responder – Technician
• NIMS First Responder – Operations
• NIMS First Responder – Command

• Initial Company Tactical Operations
• Incident Command System
• Firefighter Safety and Survival
• Increasing Team Effectiveness
• Increasing Personal Effectiveness
• Fire Apparatus and Maintenance
• Building Construction
• Instructional Techniques for Company Officers
• Managing Company Tactical Operations

About Me:

I have been a firefighter for 27 years with the Indianapolis Fire Department in Indianapolis, Indiana. I currently hold the rank of Battalion Chief, of the “B” shift in the 6th Battalion.

Relationship Status:

Single

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Proper training and proper officer developement programs.