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Douglas R. Powers <br />15230 Iguana Stree, N.W. <br />Itamsey, MN 55303 <br />(612) 422-3825 <br /> <br />Statement of Purpose <br /> <br />As Fire Chief for the City of Ramsey, my primary goals would be; Firefighter <br />and Officers training, organising a proper chain of command within the department, <br />and developing a sense of camaraderie and purpose in order to foster team work. <br />Team work must be one of the top priorities of the Fire Department because team <br />work is the best way to work effectively as.professional firefighters. <br /> <br />Training for all personnel must be consistant and in accordance with State and <br />Federal requirements. Minimum standards of training would include, but not be <br />limited to; Firefighter safety, basic first aid, fire behavior, fire ground <br />tactics, accessory equipment usage and maintanence (ie., ropes, ladders, pump <br />cans, fire extinguishers, hurst tool, scba, etc.,), usage of fire trucks, arson <br />detection, inspections, hazardous materials awareness, and public relations. <br /> <br />Fire Officer qualifications would require extra training standards for eligibility. <br />This would include but not be limited to, Fire Officer courses, incident command, <br />and fire service supervision. <br /> <br />At present as a Firefighter for the City of Minneapolis, I assume the duties of <br />Fire Motor Operator and Engine Captain as ordered, at the same time as I have <br />been in training for advancement to these positions. <br /> <br />Respectfully, <br /> <br /> <br />