Thomas Wills

Thomas Wills

Fire Captain, Paramedic

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Book Author

  • Education

    • Santa Ana College

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      Associate of Science (A.S.) Fire Services Administration
    • University of Arizona

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      Advanced Haz Mat Life Support Instructor (AHLS) Instructor Certification

      Advanced HAZMAT Life Support (AHLS) is the most comprehensive training program to provide the critical skills needed to treat victims exposed to toxic substances.

    • New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

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      Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings (IRTB) Instructor Certification Explosives

      Certified instructor for "Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings". Prepares emergency responders to react effectively, work cooperatively, and apply countermeasures in any incident involving explosives. Course consists of both didactic and hands-on explosives training.

    • Santa Ana College

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      Associate of Science (A.S.) Chief Fire Officer
    • Saddleback College

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      Paramedic Science
  • Experience

    • Anaheim Fire Department

      Jan 1986 - Jan 2015
      Fire Captain, Paramedic

      37 years of professional experience in the fire service. Paramedic/Fire Captain for 20 years. Training Officer and Academy Commander.Training Center Manager, North Net Training CenterEngine Boss, Crew Boss, Technical Specialist, Line Medic, Safety Officer, Field Observer, Display Processor, Strike Team Leader and Medical Unit Leader.Program Manager, Metropolitan Medical Response System program (1999 to the 2010)FEMA Region 9 MMRS Chairman (2005 to the 2010)MMRS Steering Committee Chairman, State of California (2005 to 2010)Exercise Commander, “Arena Response 2005”, Full Scale WMD ExerciseDeputy Incident Commander, Golden Guardian, Full Scale Statewide ExerciseMaster Instructor, C.F.F.J.A.C. Terrorism Consequence Management.Instructor, Advanced Haz Mat Life Support, University of ArizonaInstructor, Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings, New Mexico TechInstructor, EMS Special Operations, National Fire Academy, MarylandCalifornia State Certified Chief OfficerCalifornia State Certified Fire Officer Show less

    • Baker City Fire Department

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
      Fire Chief, CFO (retired)

      Provide administrative direction and leadership for all Baker City fire and emergency medical functions, operations, and personnel through the supervision of executive staff and a review of their activities. Responsibilities include: reviewing the general operation of the department to determine efficiency; providing direction on major projects or problem areas; planning for the future; developing and implementing policies and procedures; and providing policy guidance. Additionally responsible through consultation with City officials, for developing recommendations for the protection of life and property in the City. Show less

    • UNDER FIRE, Hiding Behind the Fire, 72 HOURS and Quick to Kill

      Jan 2020 - now
      Book Author

      Author of "UNDER FIRE a Lifetime of Service, "Hiding Behind the Fire, 72 HOURS and Quick to Kill" All four books are currently available at Amazon.com and wherever books are sold."Most people are rarely allowed to look behind the curtain of a first responders world. The stories in my books give the reader a glimpse of just some of the horrific events firefighters and police officers respond to and the people who put their lives in our hands."

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Chief Officer

      California State Board of Fire Services
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    • Fire Officer

      California State Board of Fire Services
    • IRTB Instructor

      New Mexico Tech
    • AHLS Instructor

      The University of Arizona