ExEnvironmental
RF - Dash Training
Tim Zehnder
Lead Project Manager of RF-Dash​​​
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​Qualifications and Achievements...
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Fire & Rescue
Tim started Fire service 1990 with Truman, MN Fire & Rescue and continued on to a 30 year career as an active firefighter
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Teaching
In 1995 Tim began teaching fire programs and then presenting programs on Rescue, Firefighter Safety, Live Fire Training, Grain Bin Rescue, Extrication among other program all over the U.S. and in Alberta Canada.
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Written/Digital Media
Tim Co-Authored a Grain Bin Rescue Video for Fire Engineering Books and Videos
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Certifications
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Former President of the Nebraska Society of Fire Services Instructors (NSFSI)
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Live Fire Instructor with the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) ​
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001
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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - 1990
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Instructor 1
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Fire Officer 1
The Goal & Importance of RF-Dash Training​
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" ... to equip rural emergency responders with farm-specific first aid curriculum, safety consultation capabilities, and farm hazard mapping strategies to assist in emergency responses and prevent injuries and fatalities on farms and ranches"
More about our team member Tim...
Tim has held every position from firefighter to Chief of the department in his 21 years with Truman Fire. He then retired and accepted the position as Director of Fire Science at Mid-Plains Community College in McCook, Nebraska. Tim was employed at South Central college in North Mankato ,Minnesota as Fire Training Program Manager for 7 years before his position in Nebraska. Tim joined the McCook city fire department and was active until Jan of 2020. Tim has been very active with the rescue side of the fire service, including grain bin rescue, farm vehicle extrication, and confined space among other fire service courses. Tim and Jay Penfield co-authored a Grain Bin Rescue video for Fire Engineering books and videos. Tim is married to wife Angie for 27 years. They have 3 daughters and 1 grandson. Tim is a very avid hunter and loves to golf.
Please contact Tim with any inquiries about our RF-Dash Program​
Cell phone: (715) 781-0735
Email: Tim@ExEnvironmental.com
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Check out Tim's article on RFDash.org
