NAME: James Sims RANK: Chief of the Department ROLE: Responsible for the overall planning, organizing,…
RANK: Lieutenant
ROLE: Responsible for first line supervision of firefighters responding to fire alarms, rescue operations, and/or other calls for assistance.
YEARS OF SERVICE
Holiday Park VFD: 3
Emergency Services: 17
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Allegheny County CHAMPIONS Award for Wilkinsburg Shootings
TRAINING
- Essentials of Firefighting
- Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician
- Hazard Materials Operations
- Pump Ops 1 & 2
- Engine Company
- Ladder Company
- RIT Tech
- Basic & Advanced Ropes/Riggings
- Confined Space Rescue Tech
- Swift Water Rescue/li>
- NFA Leadership School
- Trench Rescue
POSITIONS HELD
- Training Officer*
- Fire Camp Staff*
- Past Fire Chief (FDNV)
- Junior Firefighter
REGULAR CAREER
- Career Firefighter
- Sales Rep, Glick Fire Equipment