Chaplain Rich Jeffers's Page

Hometown:

Neosho

I Live: (City, State)

Mo.

Years in Fire/EMS:

35

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

I HAD 3 BROTHERS IN THE FIRE SERVICE IN 1969-70. I WAS A POLICE OFFICER AND THEY TRIED TO TALK ME INTO JOINING THE VOLUNTEER SECTION OF OUR FIRE DEPT. I TOLD THEM THEY WERE NUTS; I WOULD RATHER HAVE A GUN THAN A FIRE HOSE. WELL I FINALLY MADE A COUPLE OF MEETINGS, JOIND THE VOLUNTEERS, AND IN 1972 I JOINED THE PAID RANKS. NONE OF THEM HAVE BEEN IN THE FIRE SERVICE SINCE 1973? I'LL NEVER REGREETE IT.

Relationship Status:

Married

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Chaplain (30 yr. Retired Fire Captain)

Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Rank/Role There:

Training Officer, Safety Officer, Captain, EMT - Basic, First Responder, Emergency Management Coordinator/Staff

Years With This Department/Agency

3

Dept. Web Site:

http://safpd.org

Second Department (if appl.)

30

2nd Department Type:

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Rank/Role at Second Department:

Training Officer, Safety Officer, Fire / Arson Investigator, Captain, EMT - Basic, First Responder, Emergency Management Coordinator/Staff, Driver / Engineer, Retired

Years With Second Department/Agency

30

Web Site:

http://safpd.org