Richard J. Decorie 504 W. Main St

Westville, IL 61883 (217) 267-7978

rdecorie@yahoo.com

EXPERIENCE

2008 – 2011 Westville Area Fire Protection District – Westville, IL Lieutenant/Training Officer Responsible for the training of all department personnel. Other accomplishments include: Develop training materials for the department. Build props for hands-on training.

2005 – 2008 Danville Area Community College – Danville, IL Part-time Instructor Responsible for the training of students in firefighter classes following the guidelines of the Illinois State Fire Marshal.

1991 - 2008 Danville Fire Department - Danville, IL Lieutenant Responsible for the training and safety of personnel assigned to an engine company. Other accomplishments include:

Develop training materials for the Training Officer. Provide quality in-service fire training for my engine company.

1987 - 1991 Danville Fire Department - Danville, IL Firefighter/EMT Responsible for providing prompt fire suppression services and assuring equipment readiness. Provide emergency medical service prior to arrival of emergency medical personnel. Served as a Company Officer or Apparatus Driver/Operator as needed. Participated in pre-fire planning program, fire prevention and education programs and other related work as assigned.

1985 - 1987 Blue Island Fire Department - Blue Island, IL Paid-on-call Firefighter Responsible for providing fire protection and suppression services in addition to Emergency Medical Services for residents of Blue Island, Illinois.

EDUCATION Associate in Arts Journalism Triton College, 1983 Fire Service Technology Parkland College Bachelor of Science Fire Service Management Southern Illinois University, 2009

QUALIFICATIONS 2001 Illinois State Fire Marshal Springfield, IL

Fire Officer I Awarded by the Illinois State Fire Marshal 1995 Illinois State Fire Marshal Springfield, IL

Instructor II Certified through the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress Awarded by the Illinois State Fire Marshal 1994 University of Illinois Champaign, IL

Instructor II Certified through the Illinois Fire Service Institute Awarded by the Illinois State Fire Marshal 1993 – 2011 I & I Mutual Aid Association IL & IN

Instructor Taught firefighter classes throughout Vermilion County

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Illinois Society of Fire Service Instructors

Indiana Fire Instructors Association

International Society of Fire Service Instructors

National Volunteer Fire Council

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