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Grand Rapids Fire Department Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Adam Kortekaas Adam Kortekaas Grand Rapids, Minnesota Details
Adam Kortekaas's Grand Rapids Fire Department Experience July 2001 - Present
Job Site Safety Representative at Midwest Safety LLC
Industry Public Safety
Experience
Midwest Safety LLC   April 2014 - Present
Grand Rapids Fire Department   July 2001 - Present
Meds-1 EMS   September 2000 - April 2014

Skills
Structural Firefighting, Healthcare, BLS, Cpr Certified, Medicine, Patient Education, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Fire Safety, Firefighting, Leadership Development, Paramedic, ACLS, Fire Prevention, EMS, Emergency Services, Public Safety, Rescue, NIMS, Hazardous Materials, EMT, Life Safety, Preparedness, Vehicle Extrication, Emergency, Hazmat Operations, Firefighters, Emergency Vehicle..., EKG, Confined Space Rescue, Technical Rescue, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire Management, Training, Ergonomics, Occupational Health, Homeland Security, Fire Protection, NREMT, IV, HAZWOPER, Staff Development, EMS Education, Emergency Medical, Emergency Planning, AED, Supervisory Skills, CPR Certified

Education
Columbia Southern University   2009 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Columbia Southern University   2009 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Occupational Safety and Health, Fire Science

Calvin McLaughlin Calvin McLaughlin Petoskey, Michigan Details
Calvin McLaughlin's Grand Rapids Fire Department Experience 2012 - 2012
Job Firefighter/EMT
Industry Public Safety
Experience
Emmet County EMS   January 2015 - Present
City of Petoskey  June 2013 - Present
Allied EMS Systems Inc.   2012 - January 2015
Grand Rapids Fire Department   2012 - 2012
Mobile Medical Response  August 2010 - December 2011

Skills
Firefighter I & II, EMT, Hazmat training, ALS, BLS, ACLS, AED, Cpr Certified, Lifeguarding, First Aid, PHTLS, Advanced Airway..., Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy

Education
Lake Superior State University
Bachelor's Degree, Criminal Justice

Grand Rapids Fire Department Regional Training Academy   2012 — 2013
Firefighter I&II Certification, HAZMAT Operations

Mid Michigan Community College   2009 — 2011
Associate of Science (A.S.), Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Robert Pease Robert Pease Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Robert Pease's Grand Rapids Fire Department Experience September 2009 - July 2014
Job Continuous Improvement Manager
Industry Food Production
Experience
Tyson Foods  September 2014 - Present
Hillshire Brands  August 2014 - September 2014
Grand Rapids Fire Department   September 2009 - July 2014
US Navy  November 1993 - November 1999

Skills
Land Use Planning, Policy, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Emergency Management, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Program Management, Project Planning, Change Management, Leadership Development, Performance Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, Process Improvement, Government, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Manufacturing

Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   2015 — 2015
Six Sigma Black Belt, Statistical Process Control

Grand Rapids Community College   2012 — 2013
Lean Champion Certification, Lean Champion

University of Phoenix   2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General

Kevin Sehlmeyer Kevin Sehlmeyer Rockford, Michigan Details
Kevin Sehlmeyer's Grand Rapids Fire Department Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Rescue Resources LLC
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
Grand Rapids Fire Department   June 2014 - Present
Rescue Resources LLC   2007 - Present
Grand Rapids Fire Department   August 1985 - Present

Skills
Vehicle Extrication, Fire Tactics, Fire Officer Development, Coaching, Executive Coaching, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Management Consulting, Personal Development, Change Management, Customer Service, Disaster Response, Emergency Management, Emergency Services, Fire Management, Employee Training, Fire Safety, Government, Hazardous Materials, Incident Command, Policy, Program Management, Public Safety, Rescue, Staff Development

Education
Spring Arbor University   2005 — 2007
Management and Organizational Development

Dr. Don Mingo Dr. Don Mingo Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Dr. Don Mingo's Grand Rapids Fire Department Experience July 2009 - September 2014
Job Missionary Coach, Confidant, and Caregiver
Industry Religious Institutions
Experience
Baptist Bible Fellowship - Springfield, MO   September 2015 - Present
Grace Bible Chapel   July 2009 - September 2014
Grand Rapids Fire Department   July 2009 - September 2014
Eagan Fire Department   January 2007 - November 2009
Chapel Hill Church   August 2006 - May 2009
Constance Evangelical Free Church  July 2005 - August 2006
Baptist Bible Fellowship International   May 1984 - August 2006
BBFI   May 1984 - September 1986
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church  August 1981 - May 1984
First Baptist Church  August 1980 - July 1981

Skills
Cross-cultural, Church Pastoring, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Firefighting, Fire Safety, Chaplaincy (Fire), Team Leadership, Word, South Africa, Travel, Intercultural..., Public Safety, Mentoring, Fundraising, Board Development, Theology, Preaching, Missions, Pastoral Care, Storytelling, Foreign Languages, Leadership Development, Community Outreach, Problem Solving, Volunteer Management, English, Teaching, Team Building, Team Management, Social Networking, Pastoring, Cross-cultural Teams, Spiritual Direction, Bible, Church Events, Discipleship, Biblical Studies, Ministry Development, Chaplaincy, Exegesis, Microsoft Word, Pastoral Counseling, Gospel, Religion, Church Growth, Apologetics, Hermeneutics, Evangelism

Education
Professional Christian Coaching Institute   2014 — 2016
Christian Life Coaching, Missionary Coaching, Group Coaching

Luther Rice University   1995 — 2002
Doctor of Ministry, Missions, Evangelism, & Church Administration

Luther Rice University   1990 — 1995
Master of Divinity, Church Administration, Evangelism, & Missions

Bethany Bible College and Seminary   1986 — 1988
Master of Theology, Theology, Summa Cum Laude

Baptist Bible College   1979 — 1980
B.S., Theology, Missions, Church Administration

Minnehaha Academy   1973 — 1976
H.S. Diploma, High School

Professional Christian Coaching Institute

Mark Radius Mark Radius Rockford, Michigan Details
Mark Radius's Grand Rapids Fire Department Experience November 1999 - Present
Job Fire Equipment Operator at Grand Rapids Fire Department
Industry Public Safety
Experience
Grand Rapids Fire Department   November 1999 - Present
Grand Rapids Fire Department   July 1999 - Present
Seagrave Fire Apparatus  May 2007 - October 2009
Grand Rapids Fire Department   May 1993 - November 1999

Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Training, Team Building, Microsoft Word

Education
Calvin College   1981 — 1983

Grand Rapids Christian High School   1978 — 1981

Andrew Engler Andrew Engler Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Andrew Engler's Grand Rapids Fire Department Experience May 2012 - January 2013
Job FSA Account Coordinator at bswift
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
bswift  June 2015 - Present
Fifth Third Bank  September 2014 - June 2015
Fifth Third Bank  July 2013 - October 2014
Watermark Country Club  April 2010 - August 2013
Fifth Third Bank  January 2013 - July 2013
Fifth Third Bank  July 2012 - January 2013
Grand Rapids Fire Department   May 2012 - January 2013
Grand Rapids Gymnastics  September 2011 - May 2012
Aeropostale  May 2008 - June 2011

Skills
Sales, Social Media, Project Management, Budgets, Nonprofits, Teamwork, Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Analysis

Education
Life EMS Ambulance   2015 — 2015
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Basic)

Grand Valley State University   2012 — 2013
Public & Non-Profit Administration, Public Personnel Management

Covenant College   2010 — 2011
Community Development, Economics

Grand Rapids Community College   2006 — 2008
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associates Degree

Johannah Jelks Johannah Jelks Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Johannah Jelks's Grand Rapids Fire Department Experience November 2012 - May 2013
Job Digital Marketing & Social Media Manager
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
She Rides Her Own Way Campaign   May 2014 - Present
Generation X&Y for MI LLC.   May 2013 - Present
GRAAHI Grand Rapids African American Health Institute   July 2014 - September 2014
Grand Rapids Fire Department   November 2012 - May 2013
State of Michigan  March 2011 - November 2012
Patrick Miles for Congress Campaign   May 2010 - August 2010
Eastown Community Association  February 2010 - May 2010
East Hills Neighborhood Association   May 2008 - January 2010

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Public Speaking, Creating Networks, Customer Service..., Scheduling Management, Sales & Marketing..., Project Management, Report Preparation, Written Correspondence, Front-Office Operations, Professional..., Creative/Dynamic, Social Media Marketing

Education
Calvin College   2007 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Business/ Communications

Mitchell Halbeisen Mitchell Halbeisen Chicago, Illinois Details
Mitchell Halbeisen's Grand Rapids Fire Department Experience January 2012 - May 2012
Job Medicine is the practice, Science is the key.
Industry Medical Practice
Experience
Cascade Fire Department   April 2013 - Present
Kent County Emergency Service Team   June 2011 - Present
DK Security, Inc.   January 2013 - May 2013
Grand Rapids Fire Department   January 2012 - May 2012
A.F.D.   January 2006 - November 2010
American Medical Response  April 2004 - February 2006

Skills
Fire I and Fire II, EMS License, Cardiopulmonary..., Foregrounds..., Fire Tactics and..., National Incident..., Emergency Incident..., Hazmat Awareness and..., Motor Vehicle Advanced..., Motor Vehicle..., EMS and Fire Driving..., NFPA Fire Inspector I, CPR Instructor, CPR Certified, Investigation, Firefighters, Vehicle Extrication, Fire Prevention, Private Investigations, Police, First Aid, Security Management, Firearms, Fire Investigation, Technical Rescue, Structural Firefighting, Enforcement, Rescue, Incident Command, Weapons of Mass..., First Responder, Firefighting, Emergency Services, EMS, Disaster Response, Fire Suppression Systems, Public Safety, Emergency Medical, Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials, Fire Protection, Ambulance, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, AED, EMT, Physical Security, Criminal Justice, Fire Management, Hazmat Operations

Education
Western Michigan University   2011 — 2015
Public Safety and Emergency Management, Medical Sciences, Doctor, 4.0

Davenport University   2011 — 2012
Medical Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Management, Medical Sciences and Emergency Management, 3.9

Lake Superior State University   2010 — 2011
Fire Science, 3.0

Kalamazoo Valley Community College   2006 — 2009
Associate of Science in Fire Science, Fire Science, 3.5

Kellogg Community College   2006 — 2007
Certificate in Emergency Medical Technology, Emergency Medical Technology Studys, 3.8

Oshtemo Township Fire Academy   2006 — 2006
Fire Academy, 4.0

Brian Goss Brian Goss Greater Nashville Area Details
Brian Goss's Grand Rapids Fire Department Experience November 2004 - February 2008
Job Fire Chief at City of Brentwood, Tennessee
Industry Public Safety
Experience
Brentwood Fire & Rescue Department   July 2011 - Present
Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) - University of Tennessee   December 2012 - Present
NFPA  August 2012 - Present
Center for Public Safety Excellence  January 2007 - 2012
Brentwood Fire & Rescue   January 2008 - July 2011
Grand Rapids Fire Department   November 2004 - February 2008
Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council   January 1998 - January 2008
Grand Rapids Fire Department   2002 - 2004
Grand Rapids Fire Department   January 1994 - January 2002
Grand Rapids Fire Department   January 1988 - January 1994

Skills
Incident Management, Policy, Personnel Management, Public Safety, Accreditation, NIMS, Emergency Services, Rescue, Emergency Management, Firefighting, Protocol, Fire Safety, Command & Control, Preparedness, Homeland Security, Code Enforcement, Technical Rescue, Incident Command, EMS, Fire Investigation, Fire Service, Fire Suppression Systems, Fire Prevention, Fire Protection, Arson, Hazardous Materials, Fire Management, Enforcement, Disaster Response, Exercises, Weapons of Mass...

Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte   2009 — 2010
Certificate, Fire & Rescue Management Institute

Spring Arbor University   1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts, Biology/Chemistry; Pre Med.

Eastern Oregon University
Bachelor, Fire Service Administration

Brian DeForest Brian DeForest Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Brian DeForest's Grand Rapids Fire Department Experience January 1997 - June 2006
Job Captain at Grand Rapids Fire Department
Industry Public Safety
Experience
Grand Rapids Fire Departent   October 2013 - Present
City of Grand Rapids, MI  September 2008 - October 2013
Grand Rapids Fire Department   January 1997 - June 2006
Grand Rapids Fire Department   March 1990 - January 1997

Skills
Fire Management, Emergency Services, Firefighting, Fire Alarm, Public Safety

Education
Spring Arbor University   1984 — 1988
Communications, Broadcasting

Elizabeth Dowd Elizabeth Dowd Greater Detroit Area Details
Elizabeth Dowd's Grand Rapids Fire Department Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Clinical Office Manager at HealthQuest Physical Therapy and Wellness Centers
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
HealthQuest Physical Therapy and Wellness Centers  July 2015 - Present
HealthQuest Physical Therapy and Wellness Centers  August 2014 - Present
Grand Rapids Fire Department   April 2014 - Present

Skills
CPR Certified, Health Promotion, Public Speaking, Sports, Healthcare, Exercise Physiology, Treatment, Wellness, Hospitals, Health Education, Nutrition, Clinical Research

Education
Grand Valley State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Clinical Exercise Science

Clarkston High School   2006 — 2010

Keisha Johnson Keisha Johnson Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Keisha Johnson's Grand Rapids Fire Department Experience January 2015 - June 2015
Job Personal Trainer at Family Fitness Centers of Grand Rapids
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
Family Fitness Centers  June 2015 - Present
Forever Sun Tanning Centers   June 2012 - Present
Grand Rapids Fire Department   January 2015 - June 2015
Endurance Fitness Center   August 2014 - December 2014
Miss America Organization  August 2010 - August 2011
Downtown Bakery and Deli   May 2009 - July 2009

Skills
Customer Service, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Customer Satisfaction, Team Leadership, Operations Management, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Social Media, PowerPoint, Time Management, Social Networking, Leadership, Research, Training, Teamwork, Fitness, Facebook, Personal Training

Education
Grand Valley State University   2008 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Exercise Science Health-Fitness Instruction

Otsego High School   2004 — 2008
High School Diploma, General Education

Edward DeMaagd Edward DeMaagd Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Edward DeMaagd's Grand Rapids Fire Department Experience July 1995 - June 2015
Job Registered Nurse
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Health Care Associates & Community Care Givers  July 2013 - Present
Grand Rapids Fire Department   July 1995 - June 2015

Skills
Emergency Services, Cpr Certified, Rescue, Firefighting, NIMS, Fire Suppression Systems, Disaster Response, Preparedness, Weapons of Mass..., Public Safety, Fire Safety, Emergency Management, Incident Command, First Responder, EMS, Hazardous Materials, Fire Protection, BLS, Emergency Medical, CBRN, Ambulance, Structural Firefighting, Homeland Security, First Aid, Emergency Medicine, ACLS, PALS, CPR Certified, EMT

Education
Baker College of Muskegon
Associate's degree, Graduate Nurse

Grand Rapids Community College
Associate of Arts (AA), Business/Liberal Arts

Nick Bonstell Nick Bonstell Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Nick Bonstell's Grand Rapids Fire Department Experience January 2003 - January 2013
Job Safety and Fire Services Professional
Industry Public Safety
Experience
Kentwood Fire Department   September 2014 - Present
Hazmat Solutions   January 1999 - Present
Knoxville Fire and Rescue Department   January 2013 - January 2014
Grand Rapids Fire Department   January 2003 - January 2013
Zeeland Fire Department   January 1998 - January 2003

Skills
Firefighting, Fire Management, Leadership, Field Training Officer, Hazardous Materials..., Strategic Planning, Hazardous Materials, EMS, Firefighters, Rescue, NIMS, CBRN, Incident Command, Paramedic, Homeland Security, Preparedness, Weapons of Mass..., Fire Suppression Systems, Fire Investigation, Fire Protection, Fire Safety, Emergency Management, Public Safety, First Responder, Disaster Response, Emergency Services, Emergency Medical, Life Safety, Technical Rescue, Emergency Planning, Vehicle Extrication, EMT, PHTLS, Fire Inspections, Firearms, Ambulance, Enforcement, Fire Service, Exercises, Police, Confined Space Rescue, Fire Prevention, Structural Firefighting

Education
Columbia Southern University   2013 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Occupational Health and Safety/ Fire Science

Columbia Southern University   2012 — 2013
Associate's Degree, Fire Science/Fire-fighting, 3.8

Davenport University   2011 — 2012
Fire Officer Leadership Development

Ric Dokter Ric Dokter Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Ric Dokter's Grand Rapids Fire Department Experience 2004 - Present
Job Fire Investigator/Fire Prevention Inspector at Grand Rapids Fire Department
Industry Public Safety
Experience
Grand Rapids Fire Department   2004 - Present
City of Grand Rapids  1991 - 2011
Grand Rapids Fire Department   October 1991 - April 2004

Skills
Fire Investigation, Emergency Management, Fire Suppression Systems, NIMS, Fire Safety, Preparedness, Fire Management, Fire Protection, Firefighting

Education
Calvin College   1974 — 1978
B.A., Liberal Arts

Jeremy Chesla Jeremy Chesla Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Jeremy Chesla's Grand Rapids Fire Department Experience January 2009 - Present
Job Firefighter at Grand Rapids Fire Department
Industry Public Safety
Experience
USMC  December 2009 - Present
Grand Rapids Fire Department   January 2009 - Present
USMC  January 2000 - December 2007

Education
San Diego State University-California State University   2005 — 2007
MA, Literature

Aquinas College   1995 — 1999
BA, English

Joe Durham Joe Durham Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Joe Durham's Grand Rapids Fire Department Experience October 2012 - Present
Job Fire Marshal at Grand Rapids Fire Department
Industry Public Safety
Experience
Grand Rapids Fire Department   October 2012 - Present
Grand Rapids Fire Department   January 2007 - October 2012
Custard Insurance Adjusters  June 2004 - January 2007
Grand Rapids Fire Department   May 2003 - January 2007
Gordon Food Service  May 2000 - May 2003

Skills
Risk Management, Fire Protection, Fire Safety, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Project Management, Process Review, Process Improvement, Department Budgeting, Fire Investigation, Criminal Investigations, Claims Investigations, Interrogation Techniques, Insurance, Managerial Skills, Computer Proficiency, Written & Oral..., Press Releases, Press Relations

Education
Grand Valley State University   2001 — 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance, General

Nancy Boss Nancy Boss Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Nancy Boss's Grand Rapids Fire Department Experience August 1985 - Present
Job Battalion Chief Grand Rapids Fire Department
Industry Public Safety
Experience
Grand Rapids Fire Department   August 1985 - Present

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Fire Suppression Systems, NIMS, Firefighters

Education
Lansing Community College   1990 — 1994
Associate's degree, Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Central Michigan University   1977 — 1978
Health and Physical Education/Fitness