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Dave Hardesty
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  • East Canton, OH
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Dave Hardesty updated their profile
August 30
Dave Hardesty and Tom Farley are now friends
June 25
John Edwards and Dave Hardesty are now friends
June 11
Just to let you know I have plateaued now for 8 months. That was after I gained 12 pounds from my initial loss of 135 lbs. I know the feeling it bums you out. But keep your chin up it will start coming off. I am out on injury and thought I would g...
June 10
I have 3 jetstrobe lightbars for sale Cheap. $100 each if anyone is interested. can e-mail me at flanniganswoo@yahoo.com Thanks and stay safe.
June 4
I am from East Canton. We have a Washington Township over here too. I run with Robertsville Fire Department. We are a small department and cover a decent size area. Last year we ran 197 calls total and are on pace to run 250 to 300 this year. hell...
May 30
I am not a firefighter in this county but I do work private EMS in the county. I am up for buying a couple shirts tho. I know some of you guys and hope you dont mind my 2 cents. I am in Stark County Firefighters Assoc. because of where I run. They...
May 29
We started this in Columbiana County Ohio this past Tuesday. 4 years ago I was a whopping 398 lbs. Today i am at 260 and want to at least get down to 210 to 220. I was diagnosed diabetic 3 years ago and changed my eating habits to help lose the we...
May 29
Hey Max I know Im late to start but Im on board could lose another 40 or so pounds to go with 135 I already lost
May 29
Dave Hardesty and Tim Wood are now friends
May 13
Dave Hardesty joined Rick's group
firefighters from northeast ohio
May 11
Dave Hardesty and Big City LT Max L. are now friends
May 11
For all Columbiana County, Ohio Firefighters and EMS
May 6
April 13
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The group for firefighters and responders from Ohio
April 11

Profile Information

Hometown:
East Canton
I Live: (City, State)
East Canton, Ohio
Years in Fire/EMS:
20 Years
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
To help people and to find myself. I was a Deputy Sheriff for 7 years part time and worked with many great firefighters and EMTs. That is when I decided to give it a try and Loved This.
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Robertsville Fire Department
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role There:
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years With This Department/Agency
1
Second Department (if appl.)
EMT Ambulance
2nd Department Type:
Private EMS
Rank/Role at Second Department:
EMT - Basic
Years With Second Department/Agency
1
Other Past or Current Departments:
Nimishillen Township Fire
Louisville Fire
Mifflin Township Richland Fire
Lifecare Ambulance Mansfield Ohio
My Training:
EMT B
Volunteer Firefighter
Haz-Mat Tech
EVOC Past Instructor
Numerous Extrication Classes and Certs
About Me:
I left the fire service for about 10 years and missed it. Just happened to meet a young firefighter that said his department was short handed and decided to go back to it. Will never leave the service again. Getting ready to start medic class and then maybe even FF2 at some point.
Day Job:
EMT
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Staffing and budget cuts
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
you can usually see what you accomplish.

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At 11:19pm on August 6, 2009, Chris said…
hey dave.im sorry i havent got with u bout those lights.things have been tight with finances.as im sure is the case with alot of people.dont think i can get any anytime soon.my hrs at metro have been cut back.
At 10:00pm on April 13, 2009, Tim Wood said…
Welcome to this great nation love to see the ohio ff signin on
At 1:04pm on April 11, 2009, Fireyladd Chief Sharp said…
Dave, welcome to the FF Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.


Chief William Sharp
Southern Oregon Coast
 
 

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Some good points... some not so much. Let's not get into details. lol I understand that this was just a rant and I respect that because I have written a few myself. One important thing I have learned though is not to make generalizations about the...
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I was just looking on line for FF pics and found it. I like it I think it says alot, even with out words.
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Ummm... yeah. I'm a little confused about what you want us to say here. If you want my opinion about freelancing on a fire-scene, then ask me "whats your opinion about freelancing on a fire-scene?" And I can tell you in one short sentence-- Its st...
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Dont worry Cap, webchief will shut it down in a few hours anyway lol
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