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Danny Tallman

Bonner Springs,KS

Summary

Seasoned Firefighter with comprehensive background in fire suppression, emergency medical services and disaster response. Demonstrated ability to provide critical support in high-stress environments, lead teams during challenging interventions and educate public on fire safety best practices. Proven skills in rescue operations, hazardous material handling and equipment maintenance contribute to ensuring community safety and preparedness.

Lifelong experience with vehicle fleet maintenance and repairs, including keeping maintenance records.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter and EMT

Fairmount Township Fire Dept
Basehor, Kansas
01.2025 - Current

My current positions are acting Captain /Firefighter on Fairmount Township Fire Dept/
Leavenworth County Wildland task force team leader. I have been involved in deployments with the county.

Owner Operator

Tallman Auto & Body
Bonner Springs, Kansas
05.2003 - 11.2024

At 16 years old, I went to Chief frame school in Grand Island Nebraska to learn automotive frame repair for my father‘s business in the auto body repair.
I have been in the mechanical and auto body repair business for 48 years and just retired from Tallman Auto and body which I owned November 2024

Fire Chief

Sherman Township
Linwood, Kansas
12.1998 - 12.2023

I have been in the Fire Service for 33 years. I joined Sherman Township volunteer Fire Dept in 1992.
In 1994 to 1998 I served as treasure on the board of Sherman Township in Leavenworth County
I served Sherman Township volunteer Fire Dept as Chief from 1998 to 2022
I have firefighter one firefighter two driver operator ICS 100 through 900 instructor one and two currently carry EMT B license through the state of Kansas
I have the S130 class 960 all hazards division supervisor task force leader.

Education

Associate of Arts - Law Enforcement & Criminal Law

KU
Lawrence, KS

Skills

  • Firefighting techniques
  • Emergency response
  • Equipment operation
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Training facilitation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Decision making
  • Problem solving
  • Hazard mitigation
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Incident command
  • Rescue operations

Affiliations

  • Enjoy hunting and fishing
  • Vacations often include camping and bicycle riding

Goals

My goal is to be of some use to the state of Kansas as well as the nation in my Fire background helping out in anyway I can mainly I was looking for a position and possibly equipment manager or staging manager. Something along those lines and are familiar with the state paperwork and understand national paperwork, maybe a bit different from what I’m used to, but feel like I can learn.

Certification

  • FEMA National Incident Management System 2006
  • Global 7 Strike Team/Task Force Leader 2019
  • NWCGS-130 Firefighter Training 2018
  • Ks Fire & Rescue Incident Commander Pt 1 &2 2007
  • 10 Common Fire Ground Mistakes 2017
  • National Fire Academy Leadership 1997
  • Essentials of a Landing Zone 1998
  • Confined Space Rescue 1994
  • KU Hazmat Awareness 1998
  • FF1 1996 and FF2 1998
  • National Weather Service Severe Weather 2004

Timeline

Firefighter and EMT

Fairmount Township Fire Dept
01.2025 - Current

Owner Operator

Tallman Auto & Body
05.2003 - 11.2024

Fire Chief

Sherman Township
12.1998 - 12.2023

Associate of Arts - Law Enforcement & Criminal Law

KU

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