Texas Fire Chief - Fall/Winter 2007 - (Page 7)

In addition to classroom participation, everyone completes an individual project during the first week and presents it to the group. Between the first week and second week, each participant will complete an interim project for their own fire department that they will present to the group during the second week. week, participants will complete an interim project for their own fire departments that they will present to the group during the second week. At the end of the second week, each graduate will receive a certificate from the Texas Fire Chiefs Association recognizing completion of the Texas Fire Chiefs Academy and Fire Officer III and IV. This new certificate is a statement of professionalism as a fi re chief. It will become a professionaldevelopment credential recognized statewide and a criterion for fi re chief searches. The Texas Fire Chiefs Association has once again launched an innovative new program for our members. Seating is limited, so register early. Registration for the May 2008 Texas Fire Chiefs Academy is available online at www.texasfirechiefs.org. TEXAS FIRE CHIEF Fall/Winter 2007 Front row, from left, Paul Sims, Scott Mullins, Barry Bondurant, Randy Ingram, James Brown, Jeff Akin, Glenn Gallenstein. Back row, from left, Jeff Taylor, Jim Gaston, Bill Gardner, Mark Ashmead, Jerry Smith, John Ballard, Paul Rust, Clay Huckaby, Randy Howell, Darrell Deckard, Victor Medrano, Eric Maloney, James Leahey. From left, John Ballard, assistant chief, Cedar Hill Fire Department; Jeff Taylor, fire chief, New Caney Fire Department; James Leahey, fire chief, Portland Fire Department; Bill Gardner, deputy chief, Leander Fire Department; Randy Howell, assistant chief, Rowlett Fire Department; Barry Bondurant, assistant chief, Mansfield Fire Department. From left, Bill Gardner, deputy chief, Leander Fire Department; Randy Howell, assistant chief, Rowlett Fire Department; Barry Bondurant, assistant chief, Mansfield Fire Department; Jeff Akin, captain, Tyler Fire Department; Paul Rust, captain, Waxahachie Fire Department; Jerry Smith, assistant chief, DeSoto Fire Rescue; Paul Sims, assistant chief, Lake Conroe Fire Department. From left, Paul Rust, captain, Waxahachie Fire Department; Jerry Smith, assistant chief, DeSoto Fire Rescue; Paul Sims, assistant chief, Lake Conroe Fire Department; Darrell Deckard, fire chief, Crockett Fire Department; Mark Ashmead, division chief, Grapevine Fire Department; James Brown, battalion chief, North Richland Hills Fire Department; Randy Ingram, fire chief, Parker County ESD #1. From left, Randy Ingram, fire chief, Parker County ESD #1; Clay Huckaby, fire chief, Buda Fire Department; Eric Maloney, EMS coordinator, Kerrville Fire Department; Scott Mullins, lieutenant, Village Fire Department; Glenn Gallenstein, deputy chief, Harker Heights Fire Department; Victor Medrano, assistant chief, Baytown Fire Department. 7 http://www.texasfirechiefs.org

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Contents Executive Director’s Report Fire Chief of the Year What is an Emergency Service District (ESD)? Tax-Exempt Financing 101 The Benefits of Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII) Southwest Fire Rescue 2008 Preview Membership Application ‘Courage to be Safe’ Program Aims to Save Lives Red Truck, Green Building Index to Advertisers

Texas Fire Chief - Fall/Winter 2007

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