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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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