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HAZMAT TRAINING INSTRUCTORS

Doubl-Kold has teamed up with PM Hazmat, Inc to provide Ammonia Emergency Response Training (Hazmat Training) for our customers. Kem Russell, with the assistance of J. Patrick Johnson of PM Hazmat, Inc, put on the following classes:

Information on the Instructors:

Mark A. Connella:

Background

Shreveport Fire Department

1978-1995: Firefighter/EMT/Fire Medic Officer
1995-1999: Fire Captain
1999-2009: Emergency Medical Services Supervisor

Willis-Knighton Medical Center, Shreveport, LA.

1990-2011: Aero-Medical helicopter paramedic

Caddo Sheriff Office

2006-Present: Paramedic Coordinator/Supervisor

Founding member of the “Critical Incident Stress Management Team” for Shreveport Fire Dept., and trainer in Critical Incident Stress Management, having conducted over 60 seminars nationally. Greater Shreveport Leadership Program (Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce) Senior Coordinator and Chairman for 3 years. Has responded to large scale natural and man-caused disasters for operation and CISM management: Oklahoma City Federal Building bombing; Hurricanes Andrew, Katrina, Rita, Gustav, Ike, and Workplace Mass Shootings. Coordinated with other agencies to establish and maintain EMS services in storm ravaged areas following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Kem Russell, PE:

Background

Vice President of Doubl-Kold's Engineering Dept.
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Washington
50 years of experience in design, construction, and startup of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
Since the early 90's have assisted many companies with PSM/RMP program requirements
Member of IIAR and RETA
Speaker at annual IIAR and RETA conferences

Awarded the prestigious “Andy Ammonia” Award in March 2006 at the annual IIAR meeting for his presentation of the technical paper “Refrigeration for Controlled Atmosphere of Apples in the 21st Century.”

Served as the IIAR Safety Committee as Chairman for seven years
Served on the IIAR Board of Directors for six years
Voting member on the IIAR Code, Safety, and Compliance Guideline Commitees
Reviewer of IIAR Technical Papers
Author of the quarterly IIAR Condenser magazine "Lessons Learned" articles
Member of the Yakima County Sheriff Office Search & Rescue group