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- Lives in:
- Winnsboro, TX
- Department:
- Plano (TX) Fire Rescue
- Title/rank:
- Lieutenant
- Years of public service:
- 15 as firefighter, 5 as 911 operator / dispatcher
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- Paid fire department
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Plano Fire Rescue is an all-hazards metro-sized fire department that provides protection for close to 300,000 residents within 72 square miles. 386 personnel respond to over 25,000 calls for service annually from 13 stations with 13 engines, 5 trucks, 8 MICUs, 1 (EMS) squad, 2 battalions and 1 utility (air/light) vehicle. Operations works 24/48 with 110+ firefighters assigned per shift and a minimum daily staffing of 97 personnel - engines and trucks are staffed with four personnel and battalions have drivers. The city will grow to over 300,000 by 2020.
Plano Fire has many challenges in the years ahead as we complete the transition from a growing suburban department to a metro-sized urban/suburban department. Some of these challenges include:
- developing a training division that has been historically undersupported (staffing/resources/facilities/budget)
- senior and company level leadership succession and development
- a changing built environment (as an example a nearly 200% increase in highrises in the next 2 years)
- huge personnel turnover (1/5 of department currently has less than 3 years on the job, over half the department will have less than 10 years by 2022)
- Professional Qualifications:
- FF2 (TX ADVANCED) / EMT / DRIVER OPERATOR / INSTRUCTOR II / HAZMAT TECH / OFFICER II / ISO
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Firefighter I and II (Texas Basic Structural Firefighter)
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Consider your words carefully when demeaning those who speak of "safer firefighters"!
For example, if you are around positive people the majority of your life then you more than likely will have a bright outlook on things and most who cross your path will consider you to be a smiling optimist. Conversely, if you spend most of your time around people and situations that steep in negativity then you will probably share a life view full…Continue
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 7:30pm —4 Comments
RIDING BACKWORDS...A Rookie's Perspective on Issues Affecting the Fire Service
Open Door Policies
Generally speaking, an open door policy refers to the availability of management to any employee at any level. Open door policies allow employees to step outside the traditional boundaries created by the hierarchy of an organization – what we know as the chain of command. Open door policies permit employees to bring their concerns to the appropriate level they feel can provide the impetus necessary to…Continue
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 5:30pm
HONOR THEIR SACRIFICES
Posted on June 17, 2010 at 9:30pm —1 Comment
RIDING BACKWORDS...A Rookies Perspective on Issues Affecting the Fire Service
Firefighters and emergency medical workers must be largely optimistic - if they weren't then how or why would they want to do the job. Is a pessimist going to routinely put themselves in a position to respond to what may be the worst day of someone's life and expect to make it better - or at least make a difference? If they believe that they can’t/won't be able to make a difference then why even respond? An optimistic attitude is essential for success for…Continue
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Posted on January 25, 2010 at 1:12pm
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Thanks for finally logging on and accepting my friend request. LOL! Well it looks like I will see you in a few weeks......FDIC or BUST!!
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Jeff
No problem. I will place an order for about four of us that are in the group. Thanks
Dan
Are you going to have any t-shirts at FDIC? If not I will get it now. Also can I have your permission to put a hot link to your website on our fire department web site. It just gives my FF's a hint everytime they log in. Dan
or late afternoon works well for me too
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I would be interested in finding out more about what the position involves. I am always up for attending training and conferences rather than dealing with the tragedies but that is the reason we are doing this to keep HRE's from happening. I have your number and my cell is (907) 322-5676 and it's the best way to get in contact with me.
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