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Page 2. <br /> Chief Buchanon has already outlined some new ideas that he would like to see instituted with the <br /> new administration, including the requirement that all new firemen complete certification to <br /> become EMTI'S (Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate). South Bend is already leading <br /> the way in providing top level emergency services by requiring all South Bend firefighters to be <br /> certified on the ALS (Advanced Life Support)rigs. The South Bend Fire Department is the first <br /> department in the State of Indiana to have the entire fleet certified. <br /> Chief Buchanon added that, "we will also continue working towards existing departmental goals, <br /> including the development of a new Level 3 training facility, near the airport, that will provide <br /> firefighters, law enforcement, hospitals, emergency management personnel, and others requiring <br /> emergency training, within a seven-county area." <br /> Promotions <br /> Effective Immediately <br /> Assistant Fire Chief—Fire Prevention & Inspection (Chief Buchanon's <br /> former postion) <br /> Battalion Chief Robert Sanders has served the South Bend Fire Department with <br /> commitment, loyalty and distinction, for 29 years. He began his career in <br /> September of 1977 as a Firefighter on Engine 5. Since that time he has proven <br /> his ability to work with and supervise his battalion with great leadership and <br /> integrity. <br /> 24 Hour Battalion Chief (Asst. Chief Sanders former position) <br /> Captain Nicholas Tekler was appointed to the South Bend Fire Department in <br /> March of 1988. Four years later he was promoted to Captain. During the 9 <br /> years of his service, Captain Tekler has demonstrated exemplary commitment to <br /> the Department and has led an outstanding company and station. He has the <br /> leadership, training and dedication to be a 24 Hour Battalion Chief and has <br /> filled in for the Battalion Chiefs position on many occasions in the past. <br /> 24 Hour Battalion Chief (Currently vacant position) <br /> Captain Carl Buchanon has been a member of the South Bend Fire Department <br /> since 1986. He has risen steadily through the ranks and was promoted to <br /> Captain in 1991. A graduate of John Adams High School, Captain Buchanon <br /> has served his community with loyalty and distinction for 21 years. <br /> -more- <br />