High School Service
Resume:
James J. Thieret, CFI, CFEI, FSI
Massillon, OH 44646
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Objective: To carry the knowledge, skills and experiences of 31 years of
Professional Fire Service to the private sector.
Education: B. S. Degree in Education, Math and Science from Clarion University of
Pennsylvania
Graduated at the top of my AIT class in Electronic Warfare and carried a Top
Secret + security clearance through the Army Security Agency (ASA).
Graduated at the top of my FF2 and EMT P courses
FSI certified since 1989
Over 300 hrs of C.E. from 2008 to date, most involving fire investigation and code
enforcement.
Experience: Intelligence Gathering Team Leader with the ASA attached to the 82nd Airborne
Division at Ft. Bragg, NC.
31 years as a professional firefighter with the Massillon Fire Department. Promoted to
Captain in 1988 and Fire Marshal in 2008.
As Fire Marshal for the city I served on the Massillon Building Board of Appeals as well as
the Massillon HVAC Board of Examiners.
Code Enforcement and Safety Officer for Kent State University.
Special Investigator with Unified Investigations and Sciences.
Major Accomplishments:
Learned and continue to learn as well as teach the importance of teamwork in both work
and play.
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Introduced new dynamics to the investigative process in the Massillon Fire Dept. by
working with the Officers and Crews to show them how we all work as a team and
how the investigation begins when the alarm sounds.
I investigated over 250 fires in almost 3 years within the City of Massillon, as part
of the Stark County Fire Investigation Unit, and in the private sector with two
respected companies, fires in four states.
We were very fortunate to have prosecuted more than 10 arsonists during that time period,
all of them took plea bargains, including one that involved the State Fire Marshal
and the ATF.
Professional Memberships:
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
Stark County Joint Fire Investigation Unit
Fire Data Exchange Association
National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators
Akron Claims Association
Toledo Claims Association
Other Work History:
In the late 70’s and early 80’s I worked for several companies doing electronic repair,
service and installation as well as six months with an electrician.
I worked almost two years with Pitts Fire Extinguisher Company inspecting and servicing
all types of fire extinguishers.
I worked part–time as a paramedic with Stark Ambulance Service.
What I have Learned and Live:
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Growing up in a traditional home and the eldest of a large family started teaching me early
that I must be willing to work together and to be flexible when necessary to
accomplish a goal. High school and college athletics, military training all lead to
the same lesson for me. Everything comes down to communicating with and
relating to the people around you. I have learned and continue to learn the
importance of establishing rapport with the people I contact in any situation.
Experience has shown me that knowledge coupled with humility and honesty can
both prevent and dismantle barriers that can adversely impact safety and efficient
performance. I believe that my experience and personality can fulfill the objectives
of keeping the people and buildings of any organization as safe as possible by
establishing a caring relationship with everyone involved.
References:
Chief Thomas Burgasser
233 South Erie St.
Massillon, OH 44646
William Simcox
9626 Struthers Rd.
New Middletown, OH 44442
Father Kevin McCaffrey
412 High St. NE
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
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