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Captain Matthew Hull 1995: Associates Degree in Technical
Study, Fire Science, Hocking College
1997: Fire Safety Inspector Certification
2005: Fire Instructor Certification 2005: Adjunct Instructor, Hocking
College
2010: Fire Safety Inspector Instructor Certification
2011: Fire Training Officer II, Ohio Fire Academy
2013: Interim Coordinator, Certified Fire Safety Inspector Program, Ohio Fire Academy
2013: Adjunct Instructor, Central Ohio Technical College
2014: Earned Bachelor’s Degree, Public Safety Management, Franklin University
2015: Fire Officer I
2015: Interim Coordinator, Rescue- Hazardous Materials Program, Ohio Fire Academy
2015: Ohio Task Force 1
2016: Reviewer, Incident Safety
Officer textbook
2018: Live Fire Instructor
2019: Fire Officer II
2019: Reviewer, Vehicle Rescue & Extrication textbook
2019: First published article, InCommand Magazine
Meet the Member
Individual Introductions
Name: Matthew Hull
Current Department: Athens Fire Department Current Position: Captain
Years in the Fire Service: 23
Career “Journey”:
1995: EMT-Intermediate, Health Pro Ambulance
1995: EMT-Intermediate, South East Ohio EMS (SEOEMS) 1996: Athens Fire Department
2014: Lieutenant, Training Officer
2018: Captain, Training Officer
Area Demographics
Population Served:
There are many different articles outlining the overlap of these numbers and their accuracy.
Residential: 23,832 (2010 census)
Ohio University Enrollment: 29,217-Main Campus 2019 Daytime Population: >40,000
Square Miles Covered: 10.5
38% (+/-) County-State-Federal owned 2.2% River and Water
Form of Government: Mayoral-Council
Source of Funding for Political Jurisdiction Served: Income Taxes Source of Funding for Department: Taxes
Department Profile
Roster: 22 sworn full-time: 1 Chief, 3 Captains, 3 Lieutenants, 15 Firefighters; 1 administrative assistant
Daily Staffing: 7 assigned to each shift with minimum staffing at 4 (2 at each station). One Kelly Day every day. Shift consists of 1 CAPT and 3 FF at HQ, LT, and 2 FF at Station 2.
Stations: 2
Apparatus: Head Quarters: 2 Engines; 1 Ladder; Heavy Rescue; Utility Truck with Water Rescue Unit. Station 2: 2 Engines; Brush Truck
Minimum Qualifications for Entry Level Firefighters:
18 years old
High School Diploma or equivalent Valid Driver’s License
Annual Incident Response Data: 2019:1,094 runs
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