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Course Coordination Plan

Course: Youth Firesetting Program Manager (F0634)
Dates: 5/12/2025 - 5/13/2025

Classroom site

Name of building West Des Moines Fire Station 17
Address 1 1401 Railroad
Address 2
City West Des Moines
State Iowa
ZIP code 50265-4638
Emergency phone 515-208-5704
This classroom site has PowerPoint Yes

State/regional contact

Name Don Minks
Job title Special Programs Manager
Organization Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau
Work phone 515-727-3424
Mobile phone
Fax 515-727-3429
Email minks@dps.state.ia.us

Alternate state/regional contact

Name Jess Dunn
Job title Bureau Chief
Organization Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau
Work phone 515-727-3428
Mobile phone
Fax 515-727-3429
Email dunn@dps.state.ia.us

Local contact

Name Mike Whitsell
Job title Fire Marshal
Organization West Des Moines Fire Department
Work phone 515-222-3420
Mobile phone
Fax 515-222-3379
Email mike.whitsell@wdm.iowa.gov

Sponsoring host

Name of organization West Des Moines Fire Department
Type of event (e.g. fire school) Regional Training
Remarks

Instructor lodging

Name of hotel/motel
Address 1
Address 2
City
State
ZIP code
Rate per night
Credit card confirmation required No
Nearest commercial airport Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Off-campus shipping information

Recipient name Scott McFarland
Job title Deputy Chief
Organization West Des Moines Fire Department
Address 1 318 5th Street
Address 2
City West Des Moines
State Iowa
ZIP code 50265-4638
Phone 515-222-3420
Email scott.mcfarland@wdm.iowa.gov