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Book Published on Shreveport Fire Department Bomb Squad
A copy of "The History of the Shreveport Fire Department's Bomb Squad (1962-2008)" was presented Friday by author Gene Barattini to two of the books primary sources, Terry Hayes and C.G. Vaughn.
Terry Hayes, a retired Shreveport Fire Department Chief of Fire Prevention, Bomb Technician and a founding member of the Louisiana Arson and Fire Prevention Association (LA&FPA) and Pasr President. Terry is also a Past President of the Louisiana State Firemen's Association, elected in 1965.
C.G. Vaughn, a World War II veteran, is a former Army Explosive Ordnance Detachment Commander and former Caddo-Bossier Civil Defense Training Officer.
The 68-page, illustrated book chronicles the City of Shreveport Bomb Squad from its beginning in 1962 to the state-of-the-art section as it is today.
Barattini, a local emergency manager, educator and historian, spent months researching the book and interviewing current and retired Shreveport Firefighters.
Copies of the book are available from the publisher at www.lulu.com for $27.20 hardcover, or $14.73, paperback, plus shipping, or directly from Barattini for $30 hardback or $17 paperback, shipping included, by calling (318) 742-4710.
Executive Board
Kenny Hunts, President - Brusly Fire Department
Kenneth Green, 1st Vice President - Monroe Fire Department
Terry Thibodaux, Secretary & Immediate Past President - Harvey Vol. Fire Co. No. 2 Fire Department
Tom Cassisa, Treasurer - St. George Fire Department
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For more information about who we are and the benefits of membership contact Tom Cassisa, LA&FPA Treasurer at 225-454-6576.
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The Louisiana Arson & Fire Prevention Association (LA&FPA) held the 2010 Annual Conference in Gretna June 3 - 5, 2010.
The 2010 - 2011 LA&FPA Executive Board:
Kenny Hunts, President - Brusly Fire Department
Kenneth Green, 1st Vice President - Monroe Fire Department
Terry Thibodaux, Secretary & Immediate Past President - Harvey Vol. Fire Co. No. 2 Fire Department
Tom Cassisa, Treasurer - St. George Fire Department
If any member has any ideas for a regional training class to be held between now and the end of September, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Terry Thibodaux, Secretary
phone 504-364-3768
fax 504-364-3463
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LA&FPA Past President H. "Butch" Browning, Jr. is Louisiana's Fire Marshal.
Browning, who entered public service in 1986 as an East Baton Rouge Parish sheriff's deputy, later taught as an adjunct instructor at LSU Fireman Training in 1987 and 1998. Browning also served as Assistant Fire Chief for the District 6 Fire Department in Baton Rouge from 1987 to 1998, when he was promoted to Fire Chief. He has served as the Gonzales Fire Chief since 2001.
After announcing the appointment, Governor Bobby Jindal said, "Butch Browning has an incredible wealth of experience in firefighting, fire training, response and emergency preparedness. Ensuring the safety of Louisiana children and families is an incredibly important mission and the state will benefit from his leadership, knowledge and service."
Butch is a recipient of the LSFA Roy Robichaux, Sr. Legislative Award in 2000 and 2006 and the was named the 1996 Louisiana Fireman of the year by the American Legion.
Browning has an associate's degree in fire science from LSUE and received fire prevention training from the FEMA's National Fire Academy in Maryland, LSU FETI, and Oklahoma State University. He is a registered EMT, a certified accelerant detection handler, and a peer counselor. He is a member of the American Red Cross, the Louisiana Arson and Fire Prevention Association, the International Fire Chiefs Association and a Past President of the Louisiana State Firemen's Association. Browning has also previously served on the Governor's Arson Strike Force Committee, as a former president of the Louisiana Arson and Fire Prevention Committee.
The LA&FPA congratulates Butch and looks forward to working with him as the State Fire Marshal's Office.