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Brad Sprague is an eighteen year veteran of the Illinois State Police currently as a Sergeant. He obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Law Enforcement Administration from Western Illinois University and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Governor's State University. As a member of the Southwest Regional Incident Management Workgroup, he assisted with the development of a Traffic Incident Management Program that he has taught throughout the State of Illinois to police, fire and emergency responder agencies. Sergeant Sprague co-developed the Traffic Incident Management program that is utilized at the Illinois State Police Academy and is assigned as a member of the Illinois Highway Incident Management Training Group that has developed a statewide training program that is currently being delivered to all facets of emergency responders. He participated in the National Roadway Incident Safety Summit marking the ten year Anniversary of the Publication of Protecting Emergency Responders on the Highway.
Brad Sprague is a twenty-five year veteran of the Minooka Fire Protection District currently holding the rank of Captain in charge of the Training Division. He holds certifications as a Fire Officer II, Instructor III and Training Program Manager. As a lead-instructor at the Chief Shabbona Fire Academy he developed the curriculum for the Traffic Incident Management Program. Brad Sprague brings a diverse experience as both a practitioner and Instructor within the application of Traffic Incident Management.
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