During that time he was also an EMT-Intermediate working on the Ambulance and was instrumental in the formation of the department's first official training program for new hires to the Ambulance Department.
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He was appointed full time in 1995 and was promoted to Captain in 1998 and served as the Captain on Engine 2, Group 3 for eight years. He became the youngest firefighter in the department's history to be promoted to Lieutenant in 1994. He began his career as a call firefighter in the Town of Charlton in 1989. “It still hasn't really hit me yet! I am excited by the news and thankful for the opportunity to represent Vandenberg Fire & Emergency Services and the Air Force at the DoD level,” exclaimed Coleman.Chief Coleman is a 28 year veteran of the Massachusetts fire service. That same love, passion and respect still flows in my heart and veins today.”Įven though a short two weeks have passed since the announcement of the USAF and DoD awards, the Kansas City, Missouri native said he is coming to grips with the news. “After a few years of chasing the trucks and watching me high five the firefighters, she started taking me up to the stations to just be in the presence of my heroes. No matter what we were doing or where we going, my mom saw my love, passion and respect I had for the profession and would sit in the car as I watched them extinguisher a house fire, extricate a victim from a car or simply rescue a cat from the tree,” said Coleman.
“Growing up I would see a fire truck racing by with lights shining and sirens blaring and would beg my mother to follow it to the emergency, which she did all the way up until I joined the Air Force. With twenty-three years in the Air Force as a firefighter, Coleman feels as though he is following his dream. “Everyone is provided the same opportunities for personal growth professionally ensuring our immediate community get the best service available.” “From the rookie firefighter to the Fire Chief, is motivated to ensure our mission is executed with first-class results,” said Coleman.
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He credits the professional climate of the 30th CES Fire Department as a crucial part of his development. During that time, he has assisted in leading roughly 116 firefighters and technical support personnel, who work at six fire stations across the installation.
“It's recognizing that these two professionals have taken ownership of, not only their duties and responsibilities, but have conquered challenges and exploited opportunities in a way that deserves recognition.”Ĭoleman, has been assigned at Vandenberg Air Force Base for nearly three years. “The awards signify a level of professional acknowledgement by our peers across the Air Force and DoD,” said Mark Farias, 30th CES fire chief. In a career field with approximately 11,000 fire fighters in the Air Force and nearly 22,000 in the DoD, winning these awards was no easy feat, as competition was keen. Corey Coleman, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy fire chief, the winner of the 2019 Department of Defense Fire Officer of the Year.Īdditionally, a week prior, Coleman and Lamont Brown, 30th CES firefighter, won the 2019 United States Air Force Fire Officer of the Year and Fire Fighter of the Year awards.
On July 31, 2020, the Department of Defense announced Senior Master Sgt.
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