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Home My WebLink About2008-057 Council Resolution• adoption: Council Member Stoltz introduced the following resolution and moved its • • CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA RESOLUTION NO. 08-57 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF FIRE CHIEF RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES that the City of Lino Lakes approves the recommendation of the Fire Steering Committee to appoint Jerry Streich as Fire Chief for the Centennial Fire District effective August 1, 2008. Passed by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 27th day of May 2008. ATTEST: Bartell, City C Pixtroo John J. Bergeson, Mayor The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council Member Reinert and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Stoltz, Reinert, Gallup, O'Donnell, Bergeson The following voted against same: none Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. • To: From: AGENDA ITEM 3C The City Councils of Centerville, Circle Pines and Lino Lakes City Administrators: Jim Keineth, Circle Pines Dallas Larson, Centerville Gordon Heitke, Lino Lakes As you all know, Milo Bennett will be retiring as fire chief at the end of August. The administrators are pleased to report that a long and methodical process of identifying and selecting a new fire chief has been completed. The process of finding a replacement began in January, 2008, as the Fire Steering Committee identified goals and priorities to guide the process, including a directive to bring three finalists to them for consideration. After a nationwide solicitation, 31 applications were received. Those applications were scored and eleven preliminary interviews were conducted to reach three finalists. The three finalists were sent through an arduous management analysis conduced by an independent firm who predicted that all three would be successful in the position. The Steering Committee interviewed the three finalists and made a selection. That candidate underwent a detailed background check and the administrators negotiated terms and conditions for employment which have been accepted by the candidate. On May 21, 2001, the Steering Committee met and approved a recommendation to the city councils that Jerry Streich be employed in the position of Fire Chief, beginning August 1, 2008. Jerry lives in Anoka and comes with substantial experience as Fire Marshall and Assistant chief with the city of Ramsey and almost twenty years experience in the fire service. The Joint Powers Agreement between the three cities requires that the city councils must approve the selection of fire chief. We ask that the recommendation of the Steering Committee be ratified by City Council action approving that Jerry Streich be employed as fire chief beginning August 1, 2008. • Jerry L. Streich 19070 Lithium Street Anoka, MN 55303 Home: (763) 421 -7143 jerry@sdiacademy.com OBJECTIVE To advance my career and obtain employment as a Fire Chief. QUALIFICATIONS • 19 -year fire service veteran. 15 -years as a fire department officer and/or commander. • Proven leader who is well respected with support from a large local and statewide network of fire professionals. • Experience supervising and working with both part-time and full -time emergency service personnel. • Extensive knowledge of government budget and finance system. • Extensive knowledge and background with State and National fire and building codes. • Extensive knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft, Firehouse, PIMS, Fire Cad, First Look Pro. • Extensive knowledge in fire investigations. o Founder and past Chairman of the Anoka County Fire Investigation Team • Initiated Ramsey's first Fire Prevention Program. o Acted as Ramsey's Building Official. • Professional Fire Grant Writer (over $1 million received) and Homeland Security grant reviewer. • Participant in the Minnesota Emergency Manager Certificate Program. EDUCATION A.A.S. Fire Science Technology Degree, Hennepin Technical College, Eden Prairie, MN A.A.S Building Technology (28 credits) , North Hennepin Community College, Brooklyn Park, MN National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, MD Coon Rapids Senior High School, Coon Rapids, MN. RELATED WORK HISTORY Fire Marshal / Asst. Chief, City of Ramsey Fire Department. 2001— Present Assist the Fire Chief with the overall operation of the fire department. Develop short and long term plans, prepare budget items for annual budget review, work as a appointed seat for the joint fire board between Ramsey and Burns Township, orders and maintains equipment, directs firefighters, provide guidance and discipline if necessary, prepares reports for the Administrator and Council members, attends council work sessions, prepares and implements policies, responsible for the overall operation of the Fire Prevention Bureau which includes fire education, inspection, enforcement, and fire investigation, responds to complaints, coordinates plan review on both new and existing structures, works closely with the Building Official, responsible for the annual kids safety camp, develops policy for greater life safety issues, enters data and maintains the fire department data software such as Firehouse, PIMS, Fire Cad, First Look Pro, Hosts a fire prevention show on cable television, coordinates origin and cause investigations with local and county law enforcement, assist with city -wide emergency planning, frequently attends meetings and networks with other Chiefs, responds to emergency and non - emergency incidents and acts as the Incident Commander. Telecommunicator Sergeant, Hennepin County Sheriffs Office. 1995 - 2001 Second shift Commander, coordinated, inspected, and provided work direction to Deputies, Telecommunicators, and support staff assigned to the Sheriffs 911 Communications Division; supervised and operated a multi - channel, computerized communications console, multi -line phone system, enhanced E911 emergency phone system, and a • computer -aided dispatch system; developed and maintained daily and monthly employee work schedules; completed performance evaluations on 40 subordinates, including review of work, setting employee goals, and recommending commendation and discipline; developed, conducted and supervised new employee or other training related to department and division policy and procedures; responded to administration inquiries and complaints and handled first step employee grievances; prepared a variety of written reports and memoranda for use by others; made verbal reports and informed relief and senior personnel of pertinent activities at shift change; performed complex research and analysis work involving program planning, modification of methods and procedures, or the analysis of organizational issues; assisted with budget preparation, interviewing and selection of new staff; acted as Division Commander in the absence of administration superiors and was a Certified Training Officer. • Instructor, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. St. Paul, Minnesota. 2002 - Present • Instructor, Anoka Technical College. Anoka Minnesota. 1999 — Present • Adjunct Instructor, Hennepin Technical College, Eden Prairie 2007 - present PAID ON -CALL FIREFIGHTER POSITIONS Assistant Chief, City of Ramsey Fire Department. Ramsey, MN. 1998 - Present Assistant Fire Marshal/firefighter Lake Johanna Fire Department. Shoreview, MN. 1994 - 1998 Fire Captain, City of Roseville Fire Department. Roseville, MN. 1989 - 1994 SOME RELATED CERTIFICATES HELD Firefighter I &II Inspector I &II Hazmat I &II (Ops and Tech) Incident Command III Fire Administration Basic and Advanced Nationally Certified Fire Investigator MILITARY EXPERIENCE Line Officer I &II BCA Arson Investigator I -III FEMA Emergency Management classes NIMS Training Emergency Medical Technician National Fire Academy Graduate (Several classes) Medical Treatment NCO (Section Chief). Minnesota Army National Guard. 1985 -1999 Staff Sergeant. Supervised a battalion medical section that provided medical support for 666 soldiers; planned, prepared and conducted medical and common soldier -task training for 17 -20 combat medics; provided career enhancement opportunities and direction; evaluated and handled performance reviews; wrote reports and give verbal direction; worked with a physician assistant to provide medical care. I was fortunate to be the recipient of the 6 Army medals for leadership and dedication to duties as well as numerous certificates of commendation and appreciation. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • Minnesota Fire Chiefs Association (Fire Code Committee Member since 2002) • Director— MN Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators (Chairman Arson Awareness ) • Fire Marshals Association of Minnesota • International Association of Arson Investigators • International Fire Marshals Association • United States National Fire Academy Alumni • Metro Fire Chiefs Association • Anoka County Fire Protection Council (Technology Committee) • National Fire Protection Association • National Association of Arson Investigators