They are more than colored helmets, different colored insignia on their shirts, and a title. At the Fredericktown Community Fire District, leadership takes on a different role and has a different meaning. Leadership is about empowering others, encouraging others, and positively pushing others to be better.
At the FCFD we are blessed with leaders. Beyond the titles, shirts, and helmets, here is the information that you don’t see. Some departments you might find this photo in “Class-A” uniforms, but honestly pristine uniforms with pressed creased that are clean just don’t fit.
155 years of combined experience in the fire service are at the core of our department. Their level of training varies from the Firefighter II (240-hr training) on down to a (36-hour Ohio FF level). They hold credentials as Certified Fire Safety Inspectors, Fire Instructors, and possess a plethora of technical fire service classes between all of them. Bachelor’s degrees, Associates Degrees, technical school certifications, and real street experience round out what this group has. Our leadership of the FCFD is comprised members who are full-time firefighters from other cities, people that hold management positions for their career, those in skilled trades, laborers, and other areas as well.
Outside the fire service, these leaders are active participants in the community and those surrounding our district. Active in church memberships, youth sports, coaching, civic organizations, and various philanthropy, our leaders are doers and we are blessed. Where you see these faces, you will see things getting done.
(Missing from photo – Assistant Chief Dwayne Canter)
