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Hello all, nice group. Iam a german vol. FF since 1997.
Hope we talk all a lot !
greetings
David (member of the GAFA -GermanAmericanFirefightersAssn)
German Ladder Truck at a House Fire, Over 20 volunteer FF`s at work .
Have you no skill books where the department know wich skill you have ?
Here is a location to talk about training and training issues.
To became a FF there you have a limit time to dress you up ?
To talk about your team, trades, stats, hits, saves, or whatever else you want...
mine is at the station, i drive by bike to the station when I get a call :)
A group for those that like the basics in life, especially a cold beer. List some of your favorites, especially the micro-brews and pubs in your town.
Iam a german fire fighter and visit one time a year friends in and arround Philadelphia. I`ve heard that the city Philly have a big EMS problem and you have to wait sometimes more then 2 hours or more for an ambulance.
Have every US state or count...
Anyone who volunteers with an emergency service is welcome to join. Discussions about a wide variety including issues of being a volunteer vs full-time.
Profile Information
- Hometown:
- Bergisch Gladbach
- I Live: (City, State)
- Cologne, NRW
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 12
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- Its a honour to help my community and I like it. My volunteer career started as junior fire fighter and today I trainee junior fire fighters. I give back what Iam learning every day. I like it to be a part of a team! Its like family!
- Relationship Status:
- Single
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Fire Department City of Bergisch Gladbach
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, Combination Fire Rescue Department, EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid
- Rank/Role There:
- Training Officer, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Other Emergency Services Staff
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 12
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://www.feuerwehr-gl.de
- Other Past or Current Departments:
- For 2 month member of the volunteer Fire Department of the City Bonn (Capital City of Germany after the II.World War for some years). I was there a member too, because I have had a job there.
- My Training:
- German volunteer Fire Fighter,
- Firefighter Basic
- Firefighter Advanced Training
- Dispatch
- SCBA
- HazMat
- Leader ( Certification for a small leading rank )
- Trainee/Instructor for junior fire fighters
- About Me:
- Iam a 25yo vol.FF and in my daytime job Iam a fulltime RN in the haematology-oncology sector. In my free time I like drawing, train kids to become a volunteer, go out with friends and like diving.
I dont like that the most people in germany dont know how many hours we work volunteer for our community/ city. Sometimes they are against our investment of new fire trucks and equipment and have to explain so much. Its not a game our job, we do it for savety ! And my work is for free !
- Day Job:
- RN (Registered Nurse)
- Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
- I work at the University Hopsital of Cologne (Köln) in the State Nordrhein Westphalen of Germnay in the Haematology-Oncology sector. Its a hard but great job.
www.uk-koeln.de
- Personal Site/Profile:
- http://www.diewildedreizehn.com
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
- Its a good idea
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Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 5:07pm on October 10, 2009,
FireGuru said…
- In answer to your question David, yes you can be a volunteer fire fighter in the UK as Germany is part of the EU. You won't be able to transfer straight in but will have to apply and do the entry tests, etc. Only limitations really are having a station in the town or village that you choose to live in when you come over and be able to offer daytime cover. Full time is a totally different ball game. Welcome to the nation.
- At 6:15pm on June 14, 2009,
Eric Hamlett said…
- Thank you my freind. Same to you stay safe.
- At 8:35am on June 10, 2009,
Leo Cartwright said…
- Thank you David; send a return postal address with the patch and I will return one of mine.
Cheers Leo
- At 6:24am on June 8, 2009,
Leo Cartwright said…
- Hi there David; I’m Leo from Australia, Paramedic; Welcome to FFN hope U enjoy the site and gather many friends during your stay. If you read my profile and think that I am suited; please feel free to add me to your collection of FFN friends. If I have not added you as a friend, it’s because I have reached my Max and I am waiting for members to reply to me.
I also collect Patches and badges and would love to show one of yours in my collection. I am looking for Police, Medical, Ambulance, S&R; Dispatcher & Fire Service patches. If U are interested, or U know someone in these groups please contact me. My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au
If you fell like sending me one of your Service patch … don’t be shy….
My address is:-
Leo J. Cartwright
246 Kay Street
TRARALGON
VICTORIA 3844
AUSTRALIA
Cheers Leo
- At 6:28pm on June 7, 2009,
Fireyladd Chief Sharp said… - David, 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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