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Thomas Dimmerling has extensive work experience in the field of fire and emergency services. Thomas began their career in 2004 at Royersford Fire Department, where they served as a firefighter and later as a captain. In these roles, they managed first responders at emergency scenes, conducted training drills, completed incident reports, and assisted with investigations.

In 2014, Dimmerling joined Township Of Upper Providence, where they held various leadership positions. Thomas started as an Assistant Fire Chief/Deputy Fire Marshal and later became Acting Chief of Fire & Emergency Services. In these roles, they oversaw the daily operations of the fire department, performed incident command functions at emergency scenes, conducted plan review and inspection of fire protection system installations, and coordinated with other public safety partners. Thomas also prepared and administered budgets, assessed and enacted policies, and served as the incident commander at emergency scenes.

Thomas'smost recent role is Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal, where they serve as a part of the leadership team, performing incident command functions, coordinating daily operations, and conducting plan review and inspection. Thomas also prepares and implements budgets, creates short and long-range plans, and continually assesses the department's operations.

Overall, Thomas Dimmerling has a strong background in fire and emergency services, with experience in leadership, incident command, plan review, and budget management.

Thomas Dimmerling completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Public Policy at West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2012. Thomas then pursued a Master's degree in MPSLA - Executive Fire Administration at Arizona State University, which is expected to be completed in 2021. Additionally, they hold several certifications including Fire Officer IV from The Pro Board obtained in May 2020, and certifications from various institutions such as the International Code Council and National Association of Fire Investigators. However, the months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.