Doug Buys
New Meadows,ID
Summary
I have been in the fire service for 29 years, My four years as fire chief I have trained and revitalized structural fire fighting, rescue, and ems operations within our district. I believe as a in house instructor i can continue to excel our personnel within our district, providing all students the tools they need to be a successful firefighter. I am certified flagger, EMT, EMT-B instructor, Water 1 certified, wastewater treatment 1 certified, wastewater collections certified, wastewater land app certified, active shooter certified along with multiple FST certifications.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
Meadows Valley Rural Fire District
02.1997 - Current
- I started as a volunteer, being trained in firefighting, auto extrication's, rescues and becoming a EMT-B. I worked my way up to Lt. Then becoming the District's first full time paid Fire Chief. I oversee all fire and EMS operations, trainings, as well as they day to day operations.
Public Works Supervisor
City of New Meadows
01.2006 - 01.2021
Public works supervisor for 15 years, handled all water, wastewater, road maintenance, snowplowing and multiple other functions. I hold 1 water license and 3 wastewater licenses. I trained new highers, and helped others receive their water/wastewater licenses.
Education
High School Diploma -
Meadows Valley School District
New Meadows, ID05-1997
Skills
- Structural firefighting
- Emergency response
- Emergency scene management
- Vehicle extrication
- Firefighting activities
- Emergency medical treatment
- Leadership and supervision
- Search and rescue techniques
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Radio communication proficiency
- Fire pump operation
- Fire hose deployment
- Fireground communications
- Apparatus inspection
- Fire prevention
- Public education
- Self-contained breathing apparatus
- Rescue equipment use
- Fire suppression techniques
- Emergency communications
Timeline
Public Works Supervisor
City of New Meadows
01.2006 - 01.2021
Firefighter
Meadows Valley Rural Fire District
02.1997 - Current
High School Diploma -
Meadows Valley School District
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