HomeMy WebLinkAboutLauren Putnam, letter for Lieutenant and Warden positions: March 14, 2004Lauren Putnam, letter for Lieutenant and Warden positions:
March 14, 2004
After graduating from Cornell in May, I have since started working at a pharmaceutical
company located next to the Pyramid mall. I am also a bunker at the station currently, and plan
to live at this residence for at least another year. Additionally I plan to be living in Ithaca for the
next two years, and would like to stay in the area for years to come.
I have been a member of the department since July of 1999, and have maintained my
status as an active firefighter for this time. I have been an interior firefighter for many years, and
have attended classes required by the department as well as classes I feel make me a more
valuable firefighter.
Dedication, leadership and teaching ability are vital qualities to have in any officer. I try
to demonstrate these qualities through my everyday activities at the station and on a fire scene.
But I don't think a person can adequately self - evaluate their personal strengths in these areas. I
therefore leave to the membership the assessment of my qualifications for the position of
Lieutenant.
I am a firm believer that open communication between the department and the company
is necessary to make things run smoothly. A Warden's duty is to be the Company's
representative to Fire Council and as Warden, I intend to keep these channels open. I am
receptive to input from the membership and openly welcome any type of conversation regarding
company and department policies. My vote on Fire Council will represent the wishes of the
membership and will be made with as little personal bias as possible.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Lauren Putnam
Attached is a list of the courses I have taken.
Positions currently serving:
Active Firefighter
Banquet Committee
Training Committee
Fire checklist evaluator
Related Coursework:
Firefighting:
Basic FF
Intermediate FF
Advanced FF
Firefighter Survival
FAST
AVET
Driving:
EVOC
Hazmal:
Hazmat Awareness
Hazmat Technician — Terrorism Response
Command:
Introduction to Fire Officer
Live Fire Training Safety
Conducting Live Fire Exercises
Commanding the Initial Response