John Vanatta Jr., MS, CFO, CTO, MIFireE, CFEI, NREMT-P

Master Gunnery Sergeant

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Siloam Springs, Arkansas, United States

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Timeline
About me
Deputy Chief at Rogers Fire Department
Education
- National Fire Academy
  -
  Command and Control of Incident Operations
- National Fire Academy
  -
  Training Program Management
- National Fire Academy
  2013 -
  Hazardous Materials Incident Management
- National Fire Academy
  2016 -
  New Fire Chief
  6 day course covering competencies for newly promoted chief fire officers.
- National Fire Academy
  2018 -
  Fire and Emergency Services Training Program Management
- Baker College Corporate Services
  2006 - 2010
  Bachelor's degree Leadership and Public Safety Administration
- Macomb Community College
  1990 - 1992
  AS Fire Science
- Eastern Michigan University
  1987 - 1989
  Social Sciences
- Eastern Michigan University
  2014 - 2016
  Master’s Degree Technology Studies / Homeland Security & Emergency Management 3.88 GPA
- Eastern Michigan University
  2013 - 2013
  School of Fire Staff and Command
  Homeland Security, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Experience
- United States Marine Corps
  Dec 1986 - Jan 2013
  Master Gunnery Sergeant
  USMCR RetiredBillets:Operations Chief, Marine Wing Support Group 47 2009-2012Civil-Military Operations Staff, Al Anbar, Iraq - Advisor to Iraqi Civil Defense (Fire Service) 2008-20091st Sgt, Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 Det BAircraft Rescue and Firefighting Chief, Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 1997-2008Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Training Chief, MCAS New River 2003Combat Engineer Platoon Leader, Marine Wing Support Squadron 472Primary MOS 7051, Aircraft Rescue Firefighter. Secondary MOS 1371, Combat Engineer. Show less
- Clinton Township Fire Rescue EMS
  Apr 1992 - Jan 2017
  Battalion Chief
  Battalion Chief and Shift Commander in a municipal fire department. Additional duties with Apparatus and SOP Review Committees. Team Leader of Macomb County Hazardous Materials team. Elks Lodge Firefighter of the Year Award for 2015.http://www.macombdaily.com/opinion/20150227/service-circuit-mount-clemens-elks-honor-first-responders
- City Of Siloam Springs
  Jan 2017 - Jun 2024
  Deputy Chief
  Training and administrative duties.
- Ignite Fire Training & Consulting, LLC
  Jun 2022 - now
  Independent Consultant
  With over 30 years experience in the Fire/EMS/Hazmat service, Ignite Fire Training can help your organization by providing firefighter training or consulting on your new fire training facility, fire station, or apparatus. Training classes will be tailored to local needs and the experience of the students. Contact John@ignitefiretraining.net
- Rogers AR Fire Department
  Jun 2024 - now
  Deputy Chief-Fire Marshal
  Fire Marshal and Building Official
Licenses & Certifications
- Hazardous Materials Branch Director / Group Supervisor/ Asst.Safety Officer
  Michigan State Police
  Dec 2011
- Hazardous Materials Technician
  IAFF HazMat Training
  Apr 2007
- Firefighter I & II
  International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
  Jun 2001
- Chief Training Officer credential
  Center for Public Safety Excellence
  Apr 2023
- Member, Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFireE)
  The Institution of Fire Engineers
  Feb 2022
- Chief Fire Officer credential
  Center for Public Safety Excellence
  Mar 2019
- NIMS 100/200/300/400/700/800
  FEMA
  Jan 2008
- Live Fire Instructor-Fixed Facility
  INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS
  Mar 2018
- Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
  National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
  Jun 2004
- Aircraft Rescue Firefighter
  International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
  Oct 2001
Volunteer Experience
- Captain / Training Officer
  Issued by Lincoln, Arkansas Fire Department on Jun 2017
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- Volunteer
  Issued by New Life Church Siloam Springs on Sept 2018
  Associated with John Vanatta Jr., MS, CFO, CTO, MIFireE, CFEI, NREMT-P
- Member/Volunteer
  Issued by Clinton Township Firefighters L1381 on Jun 1992
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- Volunteer
  Issued by Marine Toys for Tots Foundation on Jan 1987
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