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Proposal to Provide Fire
Protection Service to
the Greenville
Community
Georgetown Township Fire
Protection District
Sunday May 10, 2020GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 5610 Corydon Ridge Rd
Georgetown, IN 47122
W 812-948-0288
www.gtfpd.com
Index
Cover Letter
Proposal
Expanded Financial Review – 5 Year Plan
Addendum
Command Staff ResumesGEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 5610 Corydon Ridge Rd
Georgetown, IN 47122
W 812-948-0288
www.gtfpd.com
Greenville Fire Protection District Board Members,
Thank you for this opportunity to propose to you a services contract to provide fire protection services to
the Greenville community. As Fire District Board members, we share a solemn trust with our communities
to provide excellent fire protection. The communities of Greenville and Georgetown have a long history
of working together to protect our peoples, and we look forward to building on this relationship.
Attached to this letter is a written proposal that identifies our plan to serve the citizens of Greenville in
providing fire protection via staffing professional fire fighters (both career and volunteer) as well as a
multi-year capital plan.
As a point of reference, last year when the previous Greenville Board requested proposals, to our best rec-
ollection - Georgetown was the only proposal to include any capital planning. We are heartened to see that
this issue is now a requirement for any new proposals, because we believe it is instrumental to the success
of the Greenville Fire Protection District. Quite simply, a failure to plan for the future is a plan for failure.
With this in mind we also draw your attention to the fact that Georgetown Fire District is the only District
in the area with zero debt. From the formation of the Georgetown District we have maintained a founda-
tional belief that we as Board members are required to be good financial stewards of the resources pro-
vided to us by our tax paying citizens.
When our District was formed, we too transitioned from an all-volunteer non-profit corporation with little
financial resources into a career fire department, just as Greenville finds itself now. With no other options,
we issued a $1.5 million bond to address the capital needs of the department.
The distinction is Georgetown District paid off our bond in only 5 years. This strong fiscal planning and
focus saved our taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in needless interest payments. In fact, the citi-
zens of Georgetown pay a lower tax rate now for fire protection than when the District was founded.
Georgetown’s proposal puts in place excellent fire protection for the Greenville community today while
also planning for the future. We understand the difficult task before you making the best choice for your
community from a written proposal, as such we look forward to answering any questions that you may
have regarding our bid.
We also feel strongly that while we may be entering into a contract, we are really entering into a partner-
ship – a partnership to serve the Greenville community.
Thank you,
Georgetown Township Fire Protection District BoardGeorgetown Fire District Proposal to Provide Services to Greenville Community A 5-Year (and beyond) Plan
Georgetown Township Fire Protection District (GTFPD) offers
to provide fire protection to the Greenville Community based
on a 5-Year Plan. This Plan results in zero debt for
Greenville District and positions the District on sound
financial footing for many years to come.
STAFFING
GTFPD proposes staffing the main Greenville Station with a full crew of
three (3) firefighters providing 24/7 coverage for the Greenville
community.
This staffing will include one (1) Captain, one (1) Sergeant and one (1)
firefighter every shift. Each shift will work 24 hours on/48 hours off,
requiring 3 shifts for a total of nine (9) employees.
Currently, Georgetown staffs our Station 2 with four (4) career
firefighters on shift 24 hours a day, as well as two (2) career
firefighters 40 hours a week at Station 1. We also have three (3)
Command officers on duty 40 hours a week primarily at Station 2.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
• Greenville District purchases GTFPD Engine 21 and all Equipment,
payable over 5 years with no interest
• Address any mechanical issues with Greenville Engine 31 and use
as Reserve Engine
• Maintain some existing vehicles (Tanker 35, Squad 39, UTV, Trailer)• Budget CUM funds for needed equipment (SCBA, PPE, hose…) and
Greenville Station upgrades
• Sell unneeded/older equipment
PROPOSAL
Our proposal is built upon two foundations:
• Provide excellent service to our Community
• Be good stewards of the financial resources provided by our
Community
GTFPD has a long history of providing excellent service to our
Community, not only with emergency services. We have taught CPR to
Highland Hills Middle School students, actively participated in Crusade
for Children, partnered with Hope for Harper and chartered a softball
tournament fund raiser in honor of Deputy Frank Denzinger. Our
proposal is dependent on being invested in the Greenville Community.
When GTFPD first formed we started in a very similar fashion to which
Greenville District now finds itself. Very little money and equipment,
and infrastructure that was not acceptable for a full-time combination
career fire department.
With no other options, we asked the Community for a debt service of
$1.5 million to make the transition from a dedicated volunteer fire
department to the combination fire department we are today.
We paid off that bond in 5 years. This has saved our Community
hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest.
Due to sound fiscal management and oversight, GTFPD has zero
debt. In fact, citizens of Georgetown pay a lower tax rate today than
when the District was first formed. We propose to use the same
management practices in providing service to the Greenville
Community in such a manner that you incur no debt – you deserve
nothing less.CAPITAL SPENDING Currently, Greenville District owns several older pieces of equipment. Our best guess is that the newest Engine is 18-19 years old. GTFPD proposes to sell to Greenville District our Engine 21. This Engine is a front-line apparatus in excellent condition that is 6 years old. Included in this sale will be all of the equipment necessary to operate the Engine. Currently, the market price to purchase new is $650,000 – $800,000 for the Engine alone, not including the necessary equipment to use the Engine. GTFPD proposes to sell Engine 21 for 5 yearly payments of $65,000 ($45,000 for the Engine and $20,000 for all equipment) with no interest charged. This proposal allows Greenville to save thousands of dollars by not having to pay for a used Engine immediately, and instead use those funds for other critical needs. It will also position Greenville to fully own an Engine in 5 years, debt free. While using this Engine as the first response Engine for Greenville District (owned by the District), we propose spending up to $30,000 to address any mechanical deficiencies for Greenville Engine 31. Our hope is that it will not take all of this budgeted amount, which would save the District money. Engine 31 will be utilized as a reserve apparatus and Volunteer response Engine when the first Engine has already responded. Our proposal is a plan that provides excellent service to the Greenville Community, while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Based on our projections, at the end of our 5-Year Plan Greenville
District should have enough money in the bank to pursue one of
several courses of action – without incurring any debt:
1. Demolition of the old Greenville Station and construction of a
new Station centrally located close to Greenville Elementary
School, with possible staffing during the day
2. Purchase from Georgetown a newer 5-year-old engine to
replace Engine 21 as a front-line engine, moving Engine 21 to
reserve status
3. Purchase a new Engine, moving Engine 21 to reserve status
These are only a few proposed options forecasted at this time. There
may be the possibility of a hybrid course of action that will be
dependent on resources and budgeting over the next 5 years.
SUMMATION
It is our pleasure to propose a fire protection services contract to serve
the Greenville Community. We believe that we are uniquely positioned
to provide the management and resources that best suit Greenville.
Our proposal may be accepted as a full package, or just the services
component. The services component can be either a 5 year, or annual
contract – with contractual protection for staff. Acceptance by
Greenville District will require reaching a mutually agreeable contract
by both District Boards.
With our strong financial standing, we are in a position to not require
payment for services on January 1st but can assist in paying the bills
until revenue is received by Greenville District.
Our proposed 5-Year Plan provides comfort and security for the
citizens of Greenville and will provide excellent service for all.GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 5610 Corydon Ridge Rd
Georgetown, IN 47122
W 812-948-0288
www.gtfpd.com
Financial Review – 5 Year Plan
The following is an expanded review of the financial structure of the Georgetown District proposal.
Below we explain our assumptions and goals for a 5-Year Plan. (Please refer to spreadsheet of the
proposal.) We recognize that understanding this part of the proposal may be difficult and offer to review
in person if desired.
It is problematic trying to generate an annual budget when revenue is not defined, as such we have made
the following assumptions based on the information available and our past experience. Greenville and
Georgetown Townships are more closely aligned than any other Districts based on Net Assessed
Valuations (NAV). Based on guidance from the Greenville District Board we have assumed a max tax
levy (levy) of $0.18 per $100 assessed valuation resulting in $616,000 for 2021.
We have also assumed Greenville will receive $110,000 Cumulative Fire Funding (CUM) annually based
on the Floyd County Commissioners Resolution 2020-1, $0.0333 per $100 assessed valuation.
2021
General Fire
Assuming $100,000 bank balance carried over from 2020 and a levy of $616,000 provides $716,000 in
revenue. We have added an assumed $100,000 proceeds from the sale of equipment not needed by the
District for a total of $816,000.
The cost of 3 firefighters (1 Captain, 1 Sergeant, 1 firefighter) staffing a 24 hour on/48 hour off shift (total
of 3 shifts/9 employees) plus benefits and expenses is $698,000. We have also budgeted $15,000 for
Greenville Board expenses.
Cumulative Fire Fund (CUM)
Based on state records, to the best of our assumption Greenville District should receive $350,000 CUM
funds from the Greenville Trustee. Added to the anticipated annual CUM fund of $110,000 leaves
$460,000 available for 2021.
We propose spending $65,000 (first of 5 payments) for Engine 21 and equipment, $30,000 for
maintenance of Engine 31, $150,000 equipment and Greenville Station upgrades and nine (9) sets of PPE
for $28,800.
End of Year Total
Based on the above assumptions Greenville District will end 2021 with $289,200 in the bank.2022 General Fire We have assumed a 3% increase in the tax levy, year over year resulting in $634,480 for the year. Also, in 2022 Greenville District will be eligible to receive CAGIT funds. We have estimated this will be $20,000 a month - $240,000 for the year. Expenses include a 3% increase in contract cost ($718,940) and an increase in Greenville Board expenses ($15,500). Cumulative Fire Fund (CUM) We have assumed neutral revenue for CUM fund, $110,000. Expenses are budgeted $65,000 (second of 5 payments) for Engine 21 and $40,000 for general equipment expenses. End of Year Total Based on the above assumptions Greenville District will end 2022 with $434,240 in the bank. 2023 General Fire We have assumed a 3% increase in the tax levy, resulting in $653,514 for the year. CAGIT is increased $1,000/month for a total of $252,000. Expenses include a 3% increase in contract cost ($740,508) and an increase in Greenville Board expenses ($16,500). Cumulative Fire Fund (CUM) We have assumed neutral revenue for CUM fund, $110,000. Expenses are budgeted $65,000 (third of 5 payments) for Engine 21 and $40,000 for general equipment expenses. End of Year Total Based on the above assumptions Greenville District will end 2023 with $587,746 in the bank. 2024 General Fire We have assumed a 3% increase in the tax levy, resulting in $673,120 for the year. CAGIT is increased $1,000/month for a total of $264,000.
Expenses include a 3% increase in contract cost ($762,723) and an increase in Greenville Board expenses ($17,500). Cumulative Fire Fund (CUM) We have assumed neutral revenue for CUM fund, $110,000. Expenses are budgeted $65,000 (fourth of 5 payments) for Engine 21 and $40,000 for general equipment expenses. End of Year Total Based on the above assumptions Greenville District will end 2024 with $749,643 in the bank. 2025 General Fire We have assumed a 3% increase in the tax levy, resulting in $693,313 for the year. CAGIT is increased $1,000/month for a total of $276,000. Expenses include a 3% increase in contract cost ($785,605) and an increase in Greenville Board expenses ($18,000). Cumulative Fire Fund (CUM) We have assumed neutral revenue for CUM fund, $110,000. Expenses are budgeted $65,000 (last of 5 payments) for Engine 21 and $40,000 for general equipment expenses. End of Year Total Based on the above assumptions Greenville District will end 2025 with $920,351 in the bank. NOTE It is important to realize that this plan is based on the stated assumptions but is conservative enough to still work if those assumptions are not correct. If Greenville District does not have the assumed amount of “cash” at the start of 2021, or revenue is lower than assumed due to the current COVID-19 crisis, the 5-Year Budget will still work only resulting in less capital at the end of the plan.
Georgetown Fire District Proposal 5 Year Plan
General Fire CUM
Year 1 - 2021
Revenue $716,000 (est in bank $100k + levy $616K) Revenue (est. from Trustee $350k + 2021 $110k) $460,000
Sell 5 Vehicles $100,000 Purchase Engine 21/Equipment ($65,000) (1 of 5 payments)
Greenville Board Expenses ($15,000) Maintenance Engine 31 ($30,000)
Contract Cost ($698,000) (24 hrs/7 days - 3 crew) Equipment/Station Upgrades ($150,000)
PPE ($28,800)
End of Year $103,000 $186,200
$289,200 Total
Year 2 - 2022
Revenue $634,480 (levy $616k*3% increase) Revenue $110,000
CAGIT $240,000 Purchase Engine 21/Equipment ($65,000) (2 of 5)
Greenville Board Expenses ($15,500) Equipment ($40,000)
Contract Cost ($718,940) (24 hrs/7 days - 3 crew)
End of Year $243,040 $191,200
$434,240 Total
Year 3 - 2023
Revenue $653,514 (levy $634k*3% increase) Revenue $110,000
CAGIT $252,000 Purchase Engine 21/Equipment ($65,000) (3 of 5)
Greenville Board Expenses ($16,500) Equipment ($40,000)
Contract Cost ($740,508) (24 hrs/7 days - 3 crew)
End of Year $391,546 $196,200
$587,746 Total
Year 4 - 2024
Revenue $673,120 (levy $653k*3% increase) Revenue $110,000
CAGIT $264,000 Purchase Engine 21/Equipment ($65,000) (4 of 5)
Greenville Board Expenses ($17,500) Equipment ($40,000)
Contract Cost ($762,723) (24 hrs/7 days - 3 crew)
End of Year $548,443 $201,200
$749,643 Total
Year 5 - 2025
Revenue $693,313 (levy $673k*3% increase) Revenue $110,000
CAGIT $276,000 Purchase Engine 21/Equipment ($65,000) (5 of 5)
Greenville Board Expenses ($18,000) Equipment ($40,000)
Contract Cost ($785,605) (24 hrs/7 days - 3 crew)
End of Year $714,151 $206,200
$920,351 TotalAddendum There has been a request to provide additional information regarding Georgetown District’s proposal. Please find below our attempt to provide you all of the details requested. As previously stated, we feel strongly that the only way this relationship will be successful is if we are able to work together to address any issue and are ready to answer any remaining questions. Georgetown District Board Our Board is comprised of a very experienced group of people. Together we have 150 years of fire/EMS service experience, including over 80 years of volunteer fire service. Staffing and Budgeting Our proposal will provide for the hiring of 9 full-time firefighters (3 Captains, 3 Sergeants, 3 firefighters) who will staff Greenville Station 1 - 24 hours a day/7 days a week. The proposal also includes close supervision of staff by Georgetown Command Staff. Our Command staff visits with each and every shift – every day. This policy will include the Greenville Station. GTFPD has a long history of being one of the most technically trained fire departments in the area. We are the only District that has its own Training Tower, and we use it. Our firefighters train every day to not only maintain their firefighting skills, but to improve them constantly. It is well known that Georgetown firefighters are some of the most sought-after candidates to fill open positions at larger departments. Not only are they recruited heavily, but they tend to test at the very top of the list. While this is an enviable record, GTFPD has steadily been working to retain our best and brightest and become a career destination fire department. Our stated path to obtain this goal is a competitive compensation package, outstanding technical improvements of skills and training and a work environment where people love to come to work. GTFPD pays a competitive wage package to our employees, as they deserve nothing less for the service they provide to the community. We pay employee health insurance (health, dental, vision, life) as well as fund a Health Savings Account for each employee. In addition, we provide access to the same health benefits for employee’s families, a rare benefit today. We provide a retirement savings program and a robust vacation package. The largest part of our proposal cost is employee related. But we also budget for necessary expenses based on our experience. We are readily able to provide a breakdown of exact expenses if selected to contract with Greenville District.
The cost for the services provided above is $698,000 for one year starting January 1, 2021. Any desire to start sooner than January 1 would be conditional on mutual agreement. Our proposal is that Greenville Board and GTFPD Board would meet during the first half of the calendar year to reach agreement on the following year’s capital spending and fiscal expenditures, with mutual agreement no later than July 1. Capital spending will be forecast/budgeted by GTFPD Board and approved by Greenville District Board. Command Staff GTFPD is led by some of the most experienced and skilled people in the area. Combined the three GTFPD Chiefs have over 70 years of experience both with career departments as well as with volunteer fire departments. Chief Banta has a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Administration as well as an Associated Degree in Fire Science. (Individual resumes are attached.) Paramedic Service Some of our staff are certified paramedics, but all our full-time employees are EMT qualified. We will provide the same level of excellent medical service to the Greenville community as we do for Georgetown. We do not believe it is in the best interest of the Greenville citizens to staff a fire engine with a first medical response paramedic. In most cases the paramedic would only have time to do an assessment and not start Advanced Life Support (ALS) care before the ALS ambulance crew arrived. We propose EMT level first medical response services, which have the skills and knowledge to treat people in emergency situations until the arrival of the ALS ambulance crew. Floyd County currently has a contracted ALS level ambulance service provider. The State of Indiana requires a “paramedic provider” to have a paramedic on duty 24/7. With the current long running shortage of paramedics, it may cause Greenville to endure significant overtime cost for paramedic staffing due to illness, injury, vacation, and inability to find a paramedic/FF to hire. It is our estimate it will cost an additional $105,000 in salary and $42,000 in capital equipment and supplies for startup to staff paramedic services, as well as ongoing additional expenses. Finally, if Greenville had a paramedic on duty who started paramedic level care and the ambulance service arrived without a paramedic, the Greenville paramedic would have to go with the patient and ambulance to whatever hospital the patient is transported. Generally, a person qualified as a paramedic is more senior, meaning in this situation you not only are left with two firefighters staffing your fire engine, they are without their shift supervisor in the middle of an emergency scene.
Commitment to Maintain Greenville Traditions and Community Involvement We believe firmly that it is vital that those providing fire protection services to the Greenville community be invested and engaged in the community. Of course, any equipment purchased by Greenville will say “Greenville” on it, including any engines/trucks and buildings. In addition, any equipment purchased by Greenville District will be owned by Greenville, not Georgetown. We propose to rebrand our turnout gear so that they all have “GTFD” on the tails. GTFPD not only fully intends to maintain its community outreach but looks forward to expanding its efforts throughout the Greenville area. The people that work for GTFPD are passionate about their jobs, this carries forward in looking for ways to help the community. We do not do this job just to drive shinny trucks and play with the lights and sirens. We care about our community. Current Greenville Volunteers We have the upmost respect for the Greenville Volunteer Firefighters. We have worked side by side with them for years. Truth be told, we are amazed that they were able to continue to provide fire protection services to the community for so many years after we realized we no longer could as a volunteer fire department. Out of that respect, any Greenville volunteer that wishes to apply for a full-time firefighter position at GTFPD will receive preference during the hiring process. All new hires will of course have to comply with the minimum qualifications of the job description. GTFPD was founded over 50 years ago as a volunteer fire department. We honor that tradition by encouraging a robust volunteer program today. We welcome and encourage any volunteers that wish to join GTFPD and continue the most noble of community service. Mutual Aid Agreements GTFPD has had a long-term mutual aid agreement in place with Greenville as well as with all of the other local fire departments. We also actively encourage training with surrounding departments as we often are working together on scene. Not training, nor responding to help a sister department is not in our DNA. Record Keeping and Information GTFPD is a governmental entity and as such our financial documents are fully open to the public, and always have been. We are fully in compliance with current state open record laws and upload our monthly financial statements to Gateway. We are not a for-profit company.
Fire Districts usually undergo a full financial audit very two years by the State Board of Accounts (SBOA). In 2017 the SBOA notified us that they had not audited any of the Districts in the area for the past six (6) years, and we would have to produce all documentation for each of those six years. After auditing every financial transaction, as well as state mandated compliance and control policies, GTFPD was awarded a completely clean audit report. Not a single finding in any area. We believe we are the only District that can make this statement. GTFPD Board will commit to a mutually agreeable flow of information from our Board to the Greenville Board. We will communicate a monthly Chief’s report that includes run totals, training hours and other pertinent information. We commit to full financial transparency to the Greenville District Board so that the citizens of Greenville can rest easy that their hard-earned money is being tightly controlled and well managed.
Oral W. Banta (Bill)
Objective To command the tradition of excellence of the Georgetown Township Fire Department by using
my extensive education and vast experience to lead the department forward in the position of Fire
Chief
Employment 2020-Present Georgetown Fire Protection District (Georgetown, IN)
Currently Chief of the Department
2015-2020, Jeffersonville Fire Department (Jeffersonville, IN)
Currently contracted to Jeffersonville Fire Department (Through Banta Response
and Safety Services) as the Training Coordinator. Coordinating all response training
for the department’s firefighters.
2010-Present, Banta: Response Training and Safety Services (Scottsburg, IN)
Provide emergency response training to local municipalities, conduct disaster drills,
provide emergency response services.
1995-2016, Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Indianapolis, IN)
Track Rescue Team Member responsible for providing extrication, Firefighting,
Emergency Medical Care, Track Restoration, and all other responsibilities as it
is related to the role of Track Rescue Team member.
2010-2013, Leidos, (Counter Terrorism Operation Services) (Reston, VA)
Deliver RAD/NUC WMD Response Training to First Responders.
1990-2010, Louisville Division of Fire, (Louisville, KY)
Retired rank of Major responsible for establishing Incident Command on
Emergency scenes, conduct the daily management of seven fire companies and
personnel, supervise, conduct and establish training for fire personnel. All other
responsibilities related to the role of District Chief as it relates to the Fire
Service. Retired March 2010.
Education
2018 B. S., Fire Administration, Columbia Southern University (Orange Beach, AL)
2013 A. S., Fire Science, Columbia Southern University (Orange Beach, AL)
2011-Department of Homeland Security
Certified Instructor for the National Nuclear Security Administration’s CTOS program.
2002-Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Service-Paramedic
(Currently a licensed Paramedic in the State of Indiana)
Community Scottsburg Lions Club, 2000-Present, (Treasurer, Vice President, President)
Activities Scottsburg Volunteer Fire Department, 2011-Present
Scottsburg Economic Development Committee, 2007-Present
Scott County Board of Zoning Appeal 2018-PresentDeputy Chief Ned A. Wiseman
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
With twenty-six years in the fire service it is my goal to support the Fire Chief in cultivating a positive work environment,
ensuring professional leadership, and maximizing operational efficiency. As a tenured leader I understand the importance
of fostering an environment of mentorship and trust as well as being an ambassador of the department.
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Georgetown Township Fire Protection District, Georgetown, IN
Deputy Chief (2020-Present)
Louisville Division of Fire, Louisville, KY
Company Commander (2014-2020)
Apparatus Operator (2007-2014)
Firefighter (1999-2007)
• Assumes Battalion Chief role in absence of staff
• Disciplines, trains, and evaluates subordinates
• Scheduling, payroll, and performance evaluations of employees
• Prepares and submits employee reports and recommendations
• Command of incident response
• Directs activities of companies at fire scenes
• Oversight of operation of Heavy Urban Rescue Team (Rope Rescue, Confined Space, Structural Collapse, and
Trench)
• Assists Fire Battalion Chief in conducting surveys and making recommendations
• Training of Fire Division Personnel
• Preparation and Submission of Incident Reports
• Enforces rules and regulations of Division of Fire and Rescue
Anchorage Middletown Fire Department, Louisville, KY
Firefighter (2017-Present)
• Emergency incident response
• Emergency Medical Care
• Fire Suppression
Ramsey Volunteer Fire Department, Ramsey, IN
Chief (2010-2016)
Assistant Chief (2006-2010)
Captain (1999-2006)
Training Officer (2003-2006)
Firefighter (1994-1999)
• Full command of fire incident response
• Recruiting and training of personnel
• Purchase of apparatus and planning of additional fire stations
• Served on Fire Board
• Planning and implementation of Fire Department Goals
• Budget Preparation and Monitoring
• Developed Mutual and Automatic Aid Agreements
• Public Information Officer
• Assisted in Grant writing
• Created and enforced Standard Operating Procedures
• Lowered ISO ratings and created insurance savings for residents of the DistrictCERTIFICATIONS/SPECIAL TRAINING
• Executive Fire Officer Program-Louisville Fire Department
• Incident Safety Officer-National Fire Academy
• Firefighter-400 Hours Level-Kentucky Community and Technical College System
• Firefighter I-IFSAC
• Firefighter II-IFSAC
• Firemedic II
• Fire Officer I-IFSAC
• Hazmat 1st Responder Awareness-IFSAC
• Hazmat 1st Responder Operation-IFSAC
• Fire Instructor I-IFSAC
• Driver Operator Pumper
• Rescue Task Force (Active Aggressor)
• Firefighter Safety and Survival-National Fire Academy
• Preparing for Incident Command-National Fire Academy
• Building Construction-Noncombustible/Fire Resistance-National Fire Academy
• Building Construction-Wood and Ordinary Construction-National Fire Academy
• Fire Arson Detection-National Fire Academy
• Open Water Diver-PADI
• Advanced Search and Rescue
• Holmatro Rescue Tools Operation and Maintenance
• Wildland Fire Suppression
• Cevo II Fire Train the Trainer
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Arson Scene Search
• NIMS 100
• NIMS 200
• NIMS 700
• NIMS 800
• Fire Company Commander Course-Louisville Fire Department
• Rope Rescue Technician-Louisville Fire Department
• Trench Rescue Technician-Louisville Fire Department
• Confined Space Rescue Technician-Louisville Fire Department
• Structural Collapse Technician-Louisville Fire Department
• Pipeline Emergency Response
• Advanced Vehicle Systems
AWARDS AND RECONGITION
• Louisville Fire Department Medal of Valor March 2012
• Louisville Fire Department Unit Citation Award March 2012
• Kentucky Emergency Management Aide de Camp, Director’s Staff July 2012
Commonwealth of KentuckyJames Mayfield, Jr.
Assistant Chief, Georgetown Township Fire Protection District
Georgetown, Indiana
SUMMARY
• I am the Assistant Chief for the Georgetown Township Fire Protection District and I have 16 ½ years in
the fire service. I began my career at Georgetown in 2005 as a volunteer and was lucky enough to be
one of the first 3 paid firefighters. I have held all ranks in the district with the exception of Chief. My
duties include coordinating training for personnel; run command at scenes as needed, personnel, grant
writing, day to day operations, and administration duties.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant Chief,
Georgetown Township Fire Protection District
Mar 2020 – Current
• Training coordinator, administration duties, day to day operations, grant writing, develop and enforce
SOP's/SOG's, complete time cards, assist with scheduling, respond to runs on duty, create and
implement SOP’s and SOG’s, complete fire and EMS paperwork for IDHS and district.
Deputy Chief, Chaplain
Georgetown Township Fire Protection District
June 2018 – Mar 2020
• In charge of personnel, day to day operations, grant writing, develop and enforce SOP's/SOG's,
complete time cards, assist with scheduling, take command call every third weekend, upkeep of tools,
apparatus, and station, respond to runs on duty, order EMS supplies, create and implement SOP’s and
SOG’s, complete fire and EMS paperwork for IDHS and district. Minister to those in spiritual need when
called upon so on scene or at stations.
Captain, Lieutenant, Firefighter
Georgetown Township Fire Protection District
Mar 2007 – June 2018
• In charge of personnel, training coordinator, administration duties day to day operations, grant writing,
develop and enforce SOP's/SOG's, complete time cards, assist with scheduling, take command call
every third weekend, upkeep of tools, engineer, apparatus, and station, respond to runs, order EMS
supplies, create and implement SOP’s and SOG’s, complete fire and EMS paperwork for IDHS and
district. Minister to those in spiritual need when called upon so on scene or at stations.IMS Track Rescue
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Rescue, Indianapolis, Indiana
Mar 2016 – Current
• Operate as a firefighter for the motor speedway during racing season to include practices, races, and
testing when motorsports are scheduled. Operate as a pit road fireman, crash truck or fire truck.
EMT
Yellow Ambulance, Louisville, Ky.
Sep 2005 – Mar 2007
• As an EMT provided pre-hospital support to the sick and injured in a multitude of environments with-in
the accepted scope of practice for Indiana EMT Basics
EDUCATION
Ministry
Boyce Bible College, Louisville, Ky.
2004
• Agenda Planning Team, Adult Ministry, Baptism & Communion Ministry, Married Couples Ministry,
Children's Church Teacher, Youth Impact Ministry Teacher, Finance Ministry and Women's Ministry.
• Old and New Testament, Greek,
CERTIFICATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
I have certifications as Licensed Minister, Basic Firefighter, Driver Operator Pumper, EMT Basic, Fire
Officer I, Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics, Firefighter I/II, Firemedic I/II/III, Hazardous Materials
Technician, Hazmat 1st Responder Awareness, Hazmat 1st Responder Operations, Instructor I/II/III,
Mandatory Firefighter, NIMS Awareness, NIMS Operations, Rope Rescue Operations, Swift Water
Operations, TRA, Fire Investigator I, Basic/ Advanced Auto Extrication, Psychological First Aid, NIMS
100/200/300/400/700/800, Blue Card Training, Hazmat IQ, Authored several department SOP's/
SOG's, AHA CPR Instructor, Autism Instructor, START Triage Instructor, Shift Commander, NFPA
1403 Live Fire Instructor, Ethanol Emergencies Response Trainer, Principles of Modern Fire Attack
Instructor, ISFSI Credentialed Training Officer, and an Advance Auto Extrication Instructor through
Advanced Extrication.
I was the founder of Responding for 1st Responders; A peer support group for first responders and
their families in southern Indiana.
I guest lectured on first responder mental health concerns from a first responder at Johns Hopkins
Bloomberg School of Health in March 2017.
I was elected Harrison Township Trustee, Harrison County, Indiana in 2019.
I have also served as a volunteer firefighter with Greenville Township 1991, Lake Dreamland
(Jefferson County) June 98 – Dec.99, Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Dept., 2009/2010, and
started volunteering at Georgetown Township in 2005.You can also read
