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Rodney Sonderman

Rodney Sonderman

Camp Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    MS, EFO, Deputy Fire Chief at Hershey Volunteer Fire Company

  • Education

    • National Fire Academy

      2010 - 2015
      EFO Executive Fire Officer

    • State University of New York Empire State College

      2001 - 2005
      B.S. Fire Science

    • Aurora University

      1995 - 1996
      Master Science Outdoor Pursuits Recreation 3.9

    • San Diego Mesa College

      1987 - 1991
      A.S. Aviation Management

    • Kaplan University

      2013 - 2015
      Master of Science (MS) Homeland Security and Emergency Management 4.0

    • San Diego State University

      1992 - 1995
      BS Recreation Administration (Recreation Systems Management)

      Activities and Societies: Recreation Majors Association-President

  • Experience

    • Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America

      Jan 1985 - Dec 1999
      Camp Director

      Camp Director, 1996-1999, Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of AmericaCamp Staff, 1985-1996, Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America Program administrator for busy Boy Scout Camp. Hiring, training and support for more than 100 staff year round. NRA, Archery, Rock Climbing, Ropes Course, Lifeguard, first aid and more direct instructing opportunities. COPE (ropes course) Section Director, 3 years.

    • American Red Cross

      Jan 1986 - Oct 2011
      Instructor

      CPR/AED/First Aid Instruction

    • US Navy Reserve

      Feb 1987 - Feb 1995
      Aircrew Survival Equiptman Second Class

      Parachute rigger in an F14 squadron, VF-302

    • UPS

      Nov 1989 - May 1993
      Package Car Driver

      Delivery and pickup of parcels to business and residential.

    • Paradise Farm Camp

      Jan 1999 - Sept 1999
      Camp Director

      Director of year-round facility. Staffing, procurement, programs, and safety.

    • A private boarding school

      Sept 1999 - now
      Houseparent

      Houseparent-responsible for daily supervision of 12 high school boys in group home.

    • Hershey Volunteer Fire Company

      Oct 1999 - now
      Deputy Fire Chief

      Respond to emergency incidents as incident commander or fire ground officer, NFIRS reporting, grant writing, fire prevention officer, training officer, EMA staff with real world experience. NFA Executive Fire Officer 2015Teach a variety of fire ground operations, tactics, and hands-on firefighting to company members. Teach many fire safety education courses for the community, from elementary education to adults.Grant writer securing more than $5 million

    • A Second Read

      Jan 2010 - Dec 2015
      Owner

      Retail arbitrage sold on Amazon.com

    • Purdue University Global

      May 2010 - now
      Professor

      Fire Science Professor by remote learning: Leadership and Management (FS403); Introduction to Fire Service (FS100); Fire Behavior and Combustion (FS101); Strategy and Tactics (FS201); Legal Aspects of Emergency Services (FS208); Fire Prevention Organization (FS401); Political, Ethical and Legal Foundations of Fire/EMS (FS402); Research Analysis of the Fire Service (FS413); Personnel Management in Fire & EMS (FS414); Disaster Policy (FS425); Capstone (FS498 and FS499). Course lead FS403.

    • South Central Task Force

      Oct 2013 - now
      Logistics Section Chief

      Pennsylvania Intrastate Mutual Aid SystemTier II resource TypingFoam Task ForceFire/Rescue/Hazmat Decon Engine Strike TeamRescue Task Force (active shooter)Logistics Section Chief (in training)

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Fire Instructor 3-NFPA 1041 (2019)

      Theproboard.org
      Jun 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Fire Officer IV (NFPA 1021)

      Theproboard.org
      Apr 2017

    • Hazmat Awareness

      TheProboard.org
      Sept 2010

    • Open Water Diver

      PADI
      Jun 2008

    • Emergency Medical Technician

      Pennsylvania Department of Health
      Aug 1987

    • Blue Card Command

      Jul 2016
      View certificate certificate

    • NIMS ICS All-Hazards L967 Logistics Section Chief

      FEMA
      Jul 2018

    • 107 Drone Pilot

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Mar 2018

    • NIMS ICS All-Hazards L971 Facilities Unit Leader

      FEMA
      Jul 2025

    • Private Pilot-instrument rating-SEL

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Jan 1986

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Rodney Sonderman
      Mrs. Smith Award South Central Task Force Mar 2017 SCTF Fire, Rescue, Hazmat SubcommitteeThank you for making a difference in the community.
    • Awarded to Rodney Sonderman
      Certificate of Appreciation Township of Derry Feb 2007 For expertise in a hazardous situation involving Norfolk Southern Derailment-July 5 2006
    • Awarded to Rodney Sonderman
      Firefighter of the Year - 2001
    • Awarded to Rodney Sonderman
      Eagle Scout Boy Scouts of America Apr 1984

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Merit Badge Counselor

      Issued by Boy Scouts of America on Sept 1979
      Boy Scouts of AmericaAssociated with Rodney Sonderman