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according to indiana law, to be included in PERF (our retirement) you must not have reached your 36th birthday by your swearing in date.
What is the maximum age for hiring?? as i am 37 ... 38 in December.
I would love to do it but I can't get my wife to move away from this area. Guess I have to wait for Muncie (yeah right) or Anderson to hire.
scratch that last part... its what i get for typing on my phone. The battle for busiest engine will be between Engine 1 and engine 2.
we are 9 short currently, according to our contract they must hire when we are 6 short.
labor/management....it is what it is. We, like all FD's have our own quirks and issues. But if you steer clear of the BS, and love coming to work, and doing y...
What is the reason for hiring, to fill in the ranks or are you adding stations or equipment? What is the labor/mgmt relationship like? What about the local political eliment, pro FD?
Thats not bad at all thanks bro!
lmao Typing Fail
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- Hometown:
- South Bend, Indiana
- I Live: (City, State)
- Beverly Shores, Indiana
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 14
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- South Bend Fire Department, South Bend Indiana
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Rank/Role There:
- Firefighter, Other
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://www.southbendfire.org
- Second Department (if appl.)
- www.IndianaFireNews.com
- 2nd Department Type:
- Combination Fire Rescue Department
- Web Site:
- http://www.indianafirenews.com
- Other Past or Current Departments:
- University Fire Department, Fairbanks, Alaska
Abingdon Fire Department, Abingdon, Virginia
- My Training:
- My Wallet runnth over
- About Me:
- South Bend Fire Department
Engine 1
M.A.B.A.S. 201 Tactical Rescue Team
Administrator www.southbendfire.com
Administrator www.IndianaFireNews.com
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Training and Phyical Health
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
- TRADITION, HONOR, PRIDE, SERVICE,
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- At 8:53pm on March 4, 2009,
Doug said… - You are everywhere ....
- At 11:01pm on September 12, 2008,
Ben Waller said… - Brandon,
Come see us here on HHI any time.
The guy you remember used to be the captain of Engine 2 in Sea Pines. He was our training chief for several years, and was my boss while I was a captain in the training division. He recently moved across the bridges, and is now the deputy chief of the Bluffton Township Fire District. I still see him some - he's in the hazmat team command group and still does some training for the team.
I don't remember the name, but there was a South Bend officer on our Accreditation evaluatin team last year. I know he does swiftwater in the classes at the East Race. We had a couple of conversations about it, since I do swiftwater as well.
The next time you visit, I'll get you in touch with Mick Mayers. He's a Notre Dame football addict from waaaay back.
- At 11:35pm on September 6, 2008,
Captain Busy said… - Well if anything, what I got out of this was the chance to read the literary work of Mark Twain in the body of a fireman named Brandon Roark. Your summation of my intentions was succinct and well thought out...
Except... resource typing terminology is for accurate paper pushing and getting paid, that does not forgo our ability to use regionalized terminology, in fact, good luck trying to stop it.
Your words about tradition and the fire service is so true. I know that where you work, you've got at least 100 years of service and traditions. I hope someday to be able to travel through your part of the world to say hi.
In the meantime by friend, stay safe and always be yourself. What a pleasure to have been able to meet and listen to your philosophy. I find it refreshing.
My best, Mike from Santa Barbara
By the way, with resource typing issues being the topic here, what would you consider this?
Mike Schlags, Fire Captain
Santa Barbara, CA
mschlags@yahoo.com
- At 4:57pm on September 6, 2008,
Captain Busy said…
- Oh yea, just noted that you are from South Bend. That is where my mother was raised years ago. I guess you can say that I have some roots in your first in... : )) ms
- At 4:55pm on September 6, 2008,
Captain Busy said…
- Hey Brandon, Could you revisit the tanker vs tender discussion and repost your reply? The link, when clicked takes you to the tanker vs. tender discussion and I was not able to find what you referenced. Thanks bud, My best, Mike
- At 9:25pm on June 28, 2008,
Kenneth Trost said… - Hey Roark feel free to add my to your long list of friends.
- At 9:26pm on December 26, 2007,
JERMAINE said… - HEY THERE MY NAME IS JERMAINE WATSON I AM FROM WEST SIDE FIRE DEPT. IN ST.ALBANS,WV AND I AM INTERESTED IN TRADING PATCHES WITH YOU: MY ADDRESS IS
JERMAINE WATSON
106 BEVERLY STREET
ST. ALBANS WV 25177
SEND YOUR ADDRESS TO ME SO I CAN MAIL OUT YOUR PATCH:
AGAIN THANX, MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOURS
- At 4:17pm on December 10, 2007,
chris said… - good deal cant wait for some updates also if you dont mind me asking in the ride along video what co are you on it looks like t-6
- At 2:43pm on December 10, 2007,
chris said…
- yea i figured that you were i was wondering if you would like more videos or pics or audio let me know
- At 7:26pm on December 8, 2007,
chris said…
- hey cool videos and great website for sbfd
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I'm not sure why, really. They didn't mention any prior past med. history on him.
Fredrick, I think our diets aren't as healthy as they were years ago. With all the fast food chains out and all the pre-made food that you just have to heat up, who...
Exactly
I'm going to have to go with (A) that's the way I was taught.
Andrew, what people don't realize when they post a topic on here not everyone is going to agree with, or reply by what they want to here. Don't take it personal, everyone has an opinion and been through these same issues one time or another.
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