Statewide Joint Training and Curriculum

Tim Meister and Timothy Walsh together at FDIC 2020

Tim Meister
Assistant Chief
Charleston, IL Fire Department

Timothy Walsh
Chief of Special Operations
Chicago Fire Department

Thursday, April 23, 2020
3:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

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Two career chief officers from opposite ends of the state discuss how they received the same training throughout their careers and that despite completion at different times and locations, the uniform training played a critical role when they responded together. Course topics include accessibility of funded training, methods of training, and importance of training for mutual-aid responses.

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