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David Gray
  • 26, Male
  • Rising Sun, IN
  • United States
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David Gray added a discussion to the group Fire Instructors
In the Switzerland County Newspaper is an article that all Instructors should see. When I rad it I almost came out of my seat in outrage at the blatant disregard for NFPA 1403. For any other interested parties, http://vevaynewspapers.com/ is the l...
October 9
Who still uses 10 codes? Heck I teach plain english for size up. No more multi story, or Type III, or residential dwellings, or mercantile structures etc. Is 2 multi story? Is 10 multi story? Is a single wide mobile home a residential dwelling? I...
October 4
I agree it may excite them to join but what happens when they realize its not all Trauma!? We will wind up with the same problems we are dealing with now... plenty of people but no one wanting to respond. Or worse.... they will decide to act like ...
September 30
Hey guys just thought i would put this out there... Miller-York VFD from Dearborn County is having its annual car show and chicken dinner fundraiser Sunday June 28th at 11:00-3:00 PM EST. It will be held at Perfect North Slopes off of State Road 1...
June 7
Firefighters and responders from Indiana
June 6
Does your state offer any Fire Schools or training opportunities? If not the you should speak to your DHS reps about maybe offering some things for Specialized training. Courtesy says to let your TO know you would like more hours and as TO of my d...
May 29
Now to translate into english from indiana plain speak. "Any county Dispatch, this is EMS 123. This unit is ON DUTY and AVAILABLE. We are able to respond to all MVA'S, STRUCTURE FIRES, and PSYCH PATIENTS. At that time we will advise when we are E...
May 29
David Gray added a discussion to the group Fire Instructors
I have used this excercise in class before when I am teaching soe of the older members who don't understand why we need to switch to plain english when it comes to radio traffic. Typically I go online and print off a copy of 10-codes from differen...
May 29

Profile Information

Hometown:
Guilford, IN
I Live: (City, State)
Rising Sun, IN
Years in Fire/EMS:
7
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
At first it was a family thing. I stayed because I love what I do.
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Posey Twp Fire Protection District
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role There:
Training Officer, Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years With This Department/Agency
1
Second Department (if appl.)
Rising Sun/Ohio County EMS
2nd Department Type:
EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid
Rank/Role at Second Department:
EMT - Basic
Years With Second Department/Agency
1
Other Past or Current Departments:
Miller York VFD 7 years, Greendale EMS 5 yrs
My Training:
I am currently IFSAC FF2, NFPA Instructor 1, EMT-Basic, PTLS, Motorsports Emergency Certified, Ice Rescue, Auto and Heavy Equipment Extrication
About Me:
I am 25 years old, happily married, just had our first child(Jacob), working towards a career in the Public Safety field. I spent 3 yrs in the US Army as a medic, I have been a FF for 7 yrs and an EMT for 5.
Day Job:
Career EMT
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Health and Safety. Cardiac problems and Seatbelts.
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
I love being on the front line between the public and danger.

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David Gray

New Part Time Job

I just started a new part-time job with Rising Sun/ Ohio Cty EMS as an EMT. If all goes well I hope to be hired full time soon. Finally it seems all my time as a volunteer is starting to pay off.

Posted on April 6, 2008 at 2:44am — 2 Comments

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At 2:53am on March 30, 2008, Jim aka Bick said…
JUST DROPPING BY TO SAY WELCOME TO FFN. I AM SURE YOU WILL ENJOY THE SITE.YOU CAN ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO, AND BE SAFE OUT THERE
At 12:14am on March 30, 2008, Dusty Baize said…
hey welcome to FFN. i see your from Indiana. I'm down in the souther part. down by Vincennes. Hope you have a good one but a safe one.
 
 

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