Wednesday August 21

Joseph L. Kitchen, OFC, is Fire Chief of the Bath Township Fire Department in Lima Ohio. He joined the department in 1990, as a volunteer. He served six years as lieutenant, and was appointed to the position of Fire Chief in April of 2002. He is also the President and Owner of Command Leadership Concepts LLC.
Chief Kitchen is a graduate of Bath High School, Apollo Career Center Public Safety Program, and Rhodes State College where he graduated with honors and was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. He also completed training courses at Bowling Green State University, Franklin University, and the Ohio Fire Academy. He has completed Fire Officer I, II and III, and holds degrees in Emergency Medical Services and Technical Studies / Fire Science.

Thursday August 22

At some point in your career you will come face to face with an ISO inspection. Be prepared with information that will help you and your community the best chance to improve your fire protection rating.

What Every Fire Chief Needs to Know About ISO

Q & A with ISO

Book your room at the Holiday Inn, University Plaza and get the special conference rate. 270-745-0088

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