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A forum to discuss issues affecting building construction, occupancy risk & hazards related to combat fire engagement, command & company officer decision making and firefighter safety and survival.
I have been an Accredited Advanced for a while now and have been a part of the SFFMA program for a while too. I am also TCFP and got that by challanging the test with my SFFMA training. So is the SFFMA program good? Yes and no. Yes it is in that i...
ALL FF FROM TEXAS!
Not to make waves but what is so bad about socialism... Ok we dont like communism but are all socialistic programs inherently bad? Some of these posts make it seem like a socialist program is evil... Is social security, farm subsity, hiway constru...
Profile Information
- Hometown:
- Ozona, Tx
- I Live: (City, State)
- Coleman TX
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 9
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- At first I got in the fire service just to have something to do, and I got addicted. I got to love helping people, the rush, the brother and sister hood, and I loved the sense of accomplishment.
- Relationship Status:
- In a Relationship
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Coleman Fire Department
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid
- Rank/Role There:
- Training Officer, Captain, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Emergency Management Coordinator/Staff, 911 Operator/Dispatcher, Driver / Engineer
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 3
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://www.colemanfire.com
- Other Past or Current Departments:
- I have served on the Ozona VFD, Pecan Creek VFD, Crockett Co EMS, and Coleman Co EMS
- My Training:
- I hold and Advanced SFFMA Accredited Advanced, TCFP Basic, Instructor I, High Angle Tech, HazMat Tech, EMT-B. I also train others at home and as a guest instructor at the Annual Fire School at Texas A&M.
- About Me:
- Well I have my dream job, full time paid firefighter.... I have worked hard to come up through the volunteer ranks in my departments and tried to do the best I can.
- Personal Site/Profile:
- http://www.myspace.com/westtxfirefighter
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- I feel the top issues are being able to recruit new quality members and training that is more than just a repeat of the same basic drills.
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
- Just being able to make sense out of chaos.
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- At 7:47pm on January 12, 2009,
John Bierling said… - Hi David, We have so much to discuss. I'm a retired Fire Chief with 2 businesses. I have a business plan that you'll find very interesting. It will be great for your department and your members. Please email me at John@IncidentMT.com
Thanks, John
- At 9:17pm on January 10, 2009,
Jeff Betz said… - David, I'll get that off to you right now. I check the site, but not always my page, so I'm a little tardy. Anyway, it's on its way. I hope it helps you out. I might have some other "stuff", let me know if what (if anything) you are looking for. Have a great week - Jeff
- At 11:00pm on November 20, 2008,
John Perry said… - Any luck in finding the hybids CD ?
- At 11:18pm on September 2, 2008,
John Perry said…
- David, Contact your local Toyota dealer. In the mean time, when I get back to the work on friday, I'll see if I can send you it as an attachment. Keep safe and stay low and push it out. John
- At 2:10am on June 28, 2008,
Joshua Hewitt said… - What's up how are things with you?
- At 2:16am on January 3, 2008,
BRENT RAINES said… - HEY WHATS UP
- At 7:34am on December 29, 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 2:07am on December 29, 2007,
Jim aka Bick said… - HELLO DAVID WELCOME TO FFN. FEEL FREE TO ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO. ONE CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY FRIENDS. BE SAFE OUT THERE, AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS
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I would have to go with B & C, well if you were going to advance a attack line up a ladder, you wouldn't want to charge it and loose your balance, and you could use a ladder strap for securing the hose to rungs while you advance up the ladder so y...
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