Hillsborough Community College/Fire Science Programs
Years With Department/Agency
5
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
Hillsborough Community College/Fire Science Progams
My Training:
Education:
B. S. in Business Administration/ Fire Science Management at the University of Maryland University College
A.S. in Fire Science from Hillsborough Community College
Work experience:
October 2001-July 2005 Hillsborough Community College/ Fire Science Degree Programs.
Primary Responsibilities: Fire Science and Emergency Management reported to the Dean of Public Service Technology and were responsible for leading and directing Fire Science adjunct faculty and for managing the overall quality and assessment of the Fire Science program. In addition, responsible for establish a new program in Emergency Management. Specific responsibilities for both programs include faculty recruitment, management and support; curriculum and program development and review; assist grant writing, program assessment and review; teaching; corporate and outreach and coordination efforts with other fire departments and community colleges; fostering and maintaining professional relationships in the areas of fire science with local and state agencies and performing other job-related duties as assigned.
August 1980-October 2001 Hillsborough County Volunteer Fire Association
Primary Responsibilities: Driver/Engineer/EMT Firefighter.
Executive Fire Officer:
• FFP 2750 Financial Management in the Fire Service
• FFP 2280 Management for EMS for the Fire Service
• FFP 2741 Fire Service Course Development
• FFP 2151 Fire Service Information Management
• FFP 2801 Incident Command for Disaster Mgt
• FFP 2791 Interpersonal Mgt in Fire Service
• FFP 2730 Fire Service Organizational Theory
National Fire Academy Courses:
• Emergency Response to Terrorism, Basic Concepts
• Interpersonal Dynamics for Fire Organization
• Training Program Management
• ICS/NIMS Certification Trainer
• Executive Development/EFO
• Organizational Theory in Practices
Certifications:
State Emergency Response Plan(SERP)
• IFSAC/Pro-Board/Florida State Fire Certified
• State Certified Instructor III
• State Certified Emergency Medical Technician/VA/FL certified
• American Heart BLS Instructor
• Certified MSA Technician/ BMR & MMR
• Company Officer Train-the-Trainer
• Florida State Fire Certified Hazardous Materials Technician
• Certified IAFF Train-the-Trainer Hazardous Materials Technician/Instructor
• S-130 Wildland Firefighter Training National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
• S-132 Wildland Firefighter Survival (NWCG)
• S-190 Introduction to Fire Behavior (NWCG)
• Department of Homeland Security IS-700,IS-800,IS-195 (National Incident Management System) (NIMS)
• I-100 Introduction to ICS (NIMS) (NWCG)
• I-200 Basic Command Management System (NIMS) (NWCG)
• I-300 Intermediate Incident Management System (NIMS) (NWCG)
• I-400 Advance Incident Management System (NIMS) (USCG)
Day Job:
Fire Service Instructor
Relationship Status:
Divorced
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I found it very exciting, and rewarding, and I enjoyed learning, and helping my fellow firefighter accomplish their education.
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A cowardly gunman dressed in a suit and tie walked into a Wendy's restaurant in Palm Beach County (Florida) at lunchtime today, killing a Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Lieutenant who was on his lunch break. The lunatic then went on shooting four others before turning the gun on himself. The Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Lieutenant was taking a lunch break from training and met his wife and child at the restaurant. The 42-year-old Firefighter and his family had just left the… Continue
Hello everyone, I am in the middle of writing a training manual on fire service hydraulics, and I am looking for photos of a engine pulling a draft from a pond or portable tank. Thanks William
Hi Meris, No, I do not work for a department anymore, I am retired from the Tampa Bay area, located in Florida. I came up here to complete a Masters program, and just finished. I am not looking for employment at a state training agency, university or community college, has a director/coordinator or instructor. I like it up here and the area is really nice, there are a lot of things to do. I do not know many people, so It can be a little lonely. Thanks for responding back, to me. How far is your station from Arlington. I am most of the time on-line so you can find me. Take care Billy
Thank you so much for the comment! Oh, do you work for the ACFD? That's actually where I hope to work after graduation, if my plans go accordingly. Do you like the area? My good friend Taylor is from Arlington, and I know he loves it.
I, for some reason don't see your email adress for this wedsite.Or, even an email thumbnail. I recently started working to get pre prepared for my future endeavors I just started off running a mile, then doing some upper body exc as well as situps. Yes. I did start off with smaller weights. As for a personal trainer, I can't afford one. But, a good friend of mine seems to know alot about it, so he helps me a lot, which I'm thankfull for.. Also, I'm very thankfull for all your help as well. my email address is luocean23@yahoo.com
Hello Denise, Madeira beach, Kenneth city...You need to start working on your upper body, and some leg exercises. By your photo you do have a lot of upper body strength, and you will need this just to be an EMT. Eat a lots of carbs and the right carbs, and workout, not mush running, start slow with the weights. Go to the gym find a trainer and tell him or her your what you want to accomplish, the best help for you would to be friend a woman firefighter, she can help you. Be safe. Billy
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