The Columbus Fire Department recently hired 3 firefighters to fill open positions created from retirements. We welcome Brandon Bartholomew, Casey Taylor and Kyle Whipker to our department. All three men participated in a department familiarization program where they reviewed department procedure as well as the states Firefighter I&II training curriculum. All three firefighters have received their station and shift assignments are released to function as a sworn firefighter.
Brandon Bartholomew
Age: 28
Hometown: Columbus, IN
Graduated 2007, Home-Based Education.
Previous Public Safety Experience: Paramedic for Indianapolis EMS 5 years, New Castle EMS- 1 ½ years, Whiteland Volunteer Fire Department- 2 years, Columbus Township Fire Department- 1 year
Certifications:, Technical Rescue Awareness, Hazardous Materials Operations& Awareness, Paramedic.
Casey Taylor
Age: 27
Hometown: Edinburgh, IN
Attended Edinburgh Apostolic Tabernacle: Graduated 2007
Additional Training: Tri-County Training Academy- 2013, Central Nine Academy- 2015
Previous Public Safety Experience: Edinburgh Fire and Rescue- 9 Years (2009- Current), Seals Ambulance Service- 2 Years (2013-2015)
Certifications: FF I&II, Emergency Medical Technician. Hazardous Materials Operations& Awareness, Technical Rescue Awareness, *CEVO and EVOC (*both courses are related to operation emergency vehicles)
Kyle Whipker
Age: 28
Hometown: Columbus, IN
2008 Graduate of Columbus East High School
Previous Public Safety Experience: Volunteer Firefighter for the Elizabethtown Volunteer Fire Department since 2006.
Certifications: Indiana Firefighter I & II certification.
