Ray Loch

Specialist

RELATED EDUCATION:

Bachelors in Science (Fire Science Management), Southern Illinois University

Emergency Vehicle Operation, National Academy for Professional Drivers

CPR and AED Instructor for the American Heart Association, Registered Paramedic

Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal certifications:

  • Technical Rescue Awareness
  • Rope Operations
  • Rescue Specialist – Confined Space
  • Rescue Specialist – Vertical II
  • Hazardous Materials Operations
  • Hazardous Materials Technician
  • Weapons of Mass Destruction
  • Structural Collapse Technician
  • Vehicle and Machinery Operations
  • Rescue Specialist for Technical Rescue
  • Fire Service Vehicle Operator
  • Fire Investigator
  • Fire Apparatus Engineer
  • Water Operations
  • Watercraft Technician
  • Vehicle and Machinery Technician
FEMA National Incident Management certifications:
  • IS700
  • IS800
  • IS100
  • IS200
Additional Certifications:

Certified Ski Patroller
Illinois Terrorism Task Force Team
Member for MABAS Division

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:

Provides training on confined space entry and rescue, trenching/excavation, respirator use, fire brigade activities, emergency traffic control, and other life safety/technical rescue areas. Well versed in writing standard operating procedures and policies regarding these areas of expertise, along with emergency response activities.

Currently serving as a Lieutenant (supervising 8 fire personnel and 24 water rescue personnel) and recovery team leader for a municipal, full-service, fire department located in the Chicago-land area. Served on the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal Ad Hoc committees for trench rescue, collapse rescue, and water rescue. Has worked extensively as a Certification Specialist for the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal.

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