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Jerry Purcell

Jerry Purcell

Service Manager

location of Jerry PurcellRichmond, Indiana, United States

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Former Firefighter of 39 years serving 26 years as a chief officer, the last 9 as Chief

  • Education

    • Ivy Tech Community College

      1992 - 1992
      Fire Science/Fire-fighting A

      Activities and Societies: Fire Apparatus and Equipment AFS-102-51H , Fire Technology 101-26H Apparatus Specification Writing - Course designed to develop the skills necessary to develop specifications for custom apparatus to prepare for biding. Fire Service Technology

    • Earlham College

      1997 - 1998
      Executive Development

      Activities and Societies: Executive Growth - Institute for Executive Growth, Dr. James Beier Intense educational program in all aspects of Management - Personal Growth, personnel management, code of conduct, negotiations, public speaking, development of ad hoc reports, etc.....

    • Ivy Tech Community College

      1984 - 1985
      Emergency Medical A

      Activities and Societies: Certification course for Emergency Medical Technician

    • University of Maryland

      1998 - 1999
      Fire Service Administration

      Activities and Societies: National Fire Service Staff and Command Fire Service Course National Fire Service Staff and Command Emergency Medical Service Course Staff and Command Fire - Education in all facets of fire service and personal management: Human Resource, Financial, Hiring and retaining recruits, Diversity, ETC...Staff and Command Emergency Medical Services - All Aspects of how to implement EMS into the fire service, financial, trends, competing in the industry, etc...

    • Ball State University

      1971 - 1975

  • Experience

    • Gene Thompson Motors

      Jan 1978 - Jul 1984
      Service Manager

    • City of Richmond, Indiana

      Aug 1984 - Oct 2023
      Chief, Richmond Fire Department

      Development and management of annual budget. Managing of staff over each inner department. Development and implementation of short and long term plans. Plans including implementation of special teams and the transition of our department into Advance Life Support Transport for all of Wayne Township.

    • Self-employed

      May 2023 - now
      Retired

      Retired firefighter of 39 years. 26 of those as a Chief Officer last 9 as Chief of the department

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Fire Management, Tactics, Inspection, Investigation, Emergency Medical Technician

      State of Indiana

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jerry Purcell
      2022 Indiana Fire Chief of the Year Indiana Fire Chief Association Aug 2022 Named Fire Chief of the year for the second time in my 9 years of serving as Chief of the Richmond Fire Department.
    • Awarded to Jerry Purcell
      Emergency Service Professional of the Year Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Jan 2019
    • Awarded to Jerry Purcell
      Sagamore of the Walbash Governor of Indiana Nov 2016 The highest distinction in Indiana is the designation of "Sagamore of the Wabash" by the state governor.
    • Awarded to Jerry Purcell
      Indiana Fire Chief of the Year Indiana Fire Chiefs Association Sep 2016
    • Awarded to Jerry Purcell
      Mayors Service Award Richmond Mayor Roger Cornett Sep 1994 Award Given by Mayor Cornett in recognition of community service.
    • Awarded to Jerry Purcell
      State Fire Marshal Service Award State Fire Marshal Mar 1994 Award given by the State Fire Marshal in recognition of a firefighter's service to his department as well as his community.
    • Awarded to Jerry Purcell
      1992 Fire Fighter of the Year Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Jan 1992 Annual award given by the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce
    • Awarded to Jerry Purcell
      1983 "We Care Award" Volkswagen of America Jan 1983 National award given by Volkswagen of America in recognition of excellence in all aspects of management.
    • Awarded to Jerry Purcell
      Scholastic Gold Key Award Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Organization Sep 1971 Awarded for achievement in the arts. Gold Key works automatically advance to national judging. In New York City, renowned creative professionals review Gold Key works from across the country. Jurors select work for national recognition based on three criteria: originality, technical skill, and emergence of a personal vision or voice.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mentoring

      Issued by Big Brothers Muncie Indiana Chapter on Jan 1974
      Big Brothers Muncie Indiana ChapterAssociated with Jerry Purcell

    • Coach and Treasurer

      Issued by Board of Directors and Coach for Boston Baseball League on May 1975
      Board of Directors and Coach for Boston Baseball LeagueAssociated with Jerry Purcell

    • Fund Raising Coodinator

      Issued by MDA Fund Raising Coordinator on Sept 1987
      MDA Fund Raising CoordinatorAssociated with Jerry Purcell

    • Founding Board of Directors Member

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Richmond on May 1990
      Habitat for Humanity of Greater RichmondAssociated with Jerry Purcell

    • Mentor 3 6th grade students annually

      Issued by Test Middle School Mentor on Nov 1992
      Test Middle School MentorAssociated with Jerry Purcell

    • Medical Director

      Issued by CYO Youth Camp on Jun 2002
      CYO Youth CampAssociated with Jerry Purcell

    • Served on the Board of Total Education

      Issued by Seton Catholic Schools on Sept 1995
      Seton Catholic SchoolsAssociated with Jerry Purcell

    • Athletic Boosters Club Treasurer

      Issued by Seton Catholic Schools on Sept 2004
      Seton Catholic SchoolsAssociated with Jerry Purcell