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D.J. Smith Jr.
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  • Bowling Green, IN
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Oh bejesus, I went and called Shay a Lass, I'll be puttin the lid back on me jar of Poteen (potcheen) and offerin me appologies to the Lad! May yer pint always be full Shay! Be safe...
October 6
Now Shay Lass, yeh be right about that yeh know, no sane person would be runnin INTO a burnin building would they now! Stay safe my friend!!!
October 6
As long as someone pulls their weight and continues to learn I don't care what sex they are, firefighters are hard to come by in this day and age, and I for one will not discriminate against anyone, just do your job and you are fine by me! To thos...
September 28
Wanted to be a Cop but wound up a Fire Fighter (the Cop shrink didn't like me, go figure). Just got back from my Sons wedding, consumed some Bushmills, pretty sure I had a good time!!! Stay safe Brothers and Sisters!!!
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Profile Information

I Live: (City, State)
Bowling Green, IN.
Years in Fire/EMS:
32
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
Interesting Field of Work
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Bowling Green Volunteer Fire Department (Indiana)
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role There:
Fire Chief / Chief of Department, President / Administrator / Commissioner
Years With This Department/Agency
2
Second Department (if appl.)
Retired from Mobil Oil Refinery
2nd Department Type:
Industrial/Institutional
Rank/Role at Second Department:
Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member
Years With Second Department/Agency
25
Other Past or Current Departments:
Pennsauken (NJ) VFD, Station 11-5.
My Training:
Residential and Industrial Firefighting, Hazmat, Industrial Rescue, Oil Spill Rapid Responce and EMT.
About Me:
Grew up in South Philadelphia (Pa.) rased family and worked in Southern New Jersey then moved to Indiana approximately 5 years ago.

Retired from the Oil Refinery Industry.
Day Job:
Retired, but help out on the In-laws family farm.
Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
President of the local Community Association (Bowling Green Old Settlers).
Member of the NRA.
Member of the USCCA.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Personal Safety.
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
It's personally challenging and rewarding.

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At 2:11pm on April 8, 2009, Richard Black said…
Hey there, did you run with Barnsboro, I was chief of Wenonah from 1988 to 1993, still active
At 7:12pm on March 22, 2009, Fireyladd Chief Sharp said…
DJ, welcome to the Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the Group. Your contribution and involvement here is important to us all. Dont be shy just jump in anywhere to get your feet wet. You will get out of this site what you put into it. Lots to do, read and become involved with here. Have fun and be safe.

Chief William Sharp
Southern Oregon Coast
 
 

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