Russ Slagle

Specialist

RELATED EDUCATION:

Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal certifications:

  • Confined Space and Trench Awareness
  • Fire Arson Investigator
  • Hazardous Materials Operations
  • Hazardous Materials Technician
  • Hazardous Materials Incident Command
  • Rescue Specialist – Roadway Extrication

Additional Certifications:
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Emergency Traffic Control
State Certified Incident Safety Officer
NIMS 100, 200, 300, 700

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:

Provides training confined space entry and rescue, trenching/excavation, respirator use, fire brigade activities, emergency traffic control, incident command, hazardous materials, and other life safety / technical rescue areas to both industrial and fire service employees. Well versed in writing standard operating procedures and policies regarding these areas of expertise, along with emergency response activities and protective clothing/equipment requirements.

Currently serving as Captain/Paramedic for a municipal, full-service fire department located in the Chicagoland area with 30 years of combined full-time and part-time service, with command experience as a relief shift commander. Currently serving as the fire department’s SCBA Division Coordinator, Emergency Traffic Control Specialist, Assistant Hazardous Material Officer, department training instructor and as a fire investigator.

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