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Fire & Emergency Careers, And Fire Safety Info/Questions Answered by Expert Ward Brewer
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Help! | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for some guidance about the whole transfering a DOD FF2 cert to be in compliance and ... A: Rita, Don't worry about hitting walls trying to get your DOD Certs to transfer--you're not alone. ... | |
| k-9 rescue | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: Ward, thanks in advance for taking time to read my question. I've always had a passion for ... A: Daniel, I'll be basing my answer to you on the fact that you want to work a K-9 unit for Search & ... | |
| army firefighter | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: do amy firefighters see combat A: Charlie, The simple answer to this is...maybe. It depends upon where the firefighter is stationed ... | |
| Wildfire | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: I am interested in becoming a wildfire fighter. I live in West Virginia and I was wonder how long it ... A: In order to get certified for wildland firefighting, you will need to take several "S" courses for ... | |
| Swapping from NAVY to civilian firefighter | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: I'm currently enlisted in the NAVY. Being a sailor we do tons of firefighting training aboard the ... A: Ian, The short answer to your question is, "Yes", your Navy training can count towards your ... | |
| how do i become a fire fighter? | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: ward, i am only 11 but i am interested in becoming a firefighter for search and rescue. i am ... A: Abby, I replied to your question a few days ago, but unfortunately I was informed that the email ... | |
| wildland firefighter | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: How does a person get connected into the fields of firefighting? In the area I live, I have ... A: When you say you have taken a few short courses, I'm guessing you mean you have taken the "S" ... | |
| Florida cert transfer frm DOD | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: I am a 9 year Firefighter with the DOD. I have moved to Florida and am seeking to transfer my ... A: I have been on travel and had an illness in the family these last several weeks, therefore I was not ... | |
| Emergency Search and Rescue..Disaster Relief | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: I am interested in a career in Emergency Search and Rescue and Disaster Relief and I would like to ... A: Kourtney, Let me follow-up my last email answer to you with an idea. This might work and would ... | |
| Firefighter career advice | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: my name is Travis and I'm 16 years old and very interested in persuing a firefighter career for the ... A: Travis, Sorry it took a little time to get back with you—we’re in the process of working on some ... | |
| IRAQ | 5/10/2007 |
| Q: I would like to go to Iraq as a Firefighter, through Wackenhut Services. Can you tell me about ... A: Bill, I've not worked directly with Wackenhut in years (in fact the last time I had direct dealings ... | |
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Ward Brewer
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Expertise
Emergency response, Disaster Relief, Firefighting, Wildfire, Prescribed Fire, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Search & Rescue, Terrorism, Incident Command System.
Experience
Seven years as a firefighter, five years national wildfire teams, author/designer of national maritime emergency response plan, Search and Rescue K-9 handling, worked more than 120 square miles of prescribed burns at Eglin Air Force Base, called upon as an expert witness to testify in state and federal grand juries.
Publications
Peer reviewer for Environment Protection Agency grant awards and publications, Peer reviewer for Federation of American Scientists publications, Author: National Maritime Emergency Response Project, Pensacola Bay Watershed Environmental Science Publication
Education/Credentials
Certified Firefighter, HAZMAT Technician, SAR K-9 Handler, National Red Card Certified (Wildfire), First Responder, SCUBA, Underwater SAR, Emergency Vehicle Operation Certification, Lifeguard, CPR, AED
Awards and Honors
Letters of Commendation, Leadership Award--Florida Governor's Council, American Red Cross Community Service Award, Honorary NC Attorney General
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