Fire Chief (Retired)
German Township Fire Department
Evansville, Indiana, United States
John M. Buckman III served as Fire Chief managing volunteers for 35 years. He is most proud of the title "pawpaw." He and his wife, Leslie have spent 28 years together. They have four daughters, 6 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He currently serves as Education Coordinator for the International Association of Fire Chiefs' (IAFC) Volunteer Combination Officers Section. He is the Director of Government and Regional Outreach for IamResponding. He served as the Indiana Fire Academy Director for 15 years. He served as President of the IAFC in 2001-2002. He has authored over 150 articles in various publications. In 1996 he was selected by Fire Chief Magazine as Fire Chief of the Year. He has published 3 books and 6 photography books. He received the Governor's Meritorious Service Award, National Volunteer Fire Council Lifetime Achievement Award, and the President's Award from the International Society of Fire instructors. He was one of the founders of the Volunteer and Combination Officers Section and the National Fire Academy Alumni Association.
ELEC-403: Burnout: How to Keep Firefighters in an Optimal Performance Zone
Friday, August 18, 2023
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM