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David R Czapla; (CHOPPY) commented on Firefighter Nation WebChief's group 'Indiana Firefighters'

hi guys choppy here im a Lt. from South Haven IN.

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David R Czapla; (CHOPPY) commented on Fire&Emsboy1982's group 'Gay And Lesbian fire fighters and Emt's'

Hello everyone hows it goin new to the group. Im from Indiana so dont be shy lets get to know eachother.

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a place where people can come and get to know each other and talk about issues and just to get to know others and a place where fire and ems gay and lesbian can get to know one another and hang out and chat about fire and ems

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David R Czapla; (CHOPPY) replied to John Rulli Jr.'s discussion 'Whats your drink of choice?' in the group Firefighter Saloon

SAM ADAMS LIGHT,then a shot of Yukon Jack... ahh yes feel the burn.

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This is a virtual bar. This is will be a place where we can stop and say howdy and have a few drinks and visit with each other. This is a carry over form the off duty forum

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David R Czapla; (CHOPPY) replied to NOVAFireman's discussion 'Been working out? Let's hear what everybody is doing.' in the group Fitness for Emergency Services

Been riding my bike anywhere from 10-30 miles depending on the day,weather. Also use workout equipment at the station.

July 25

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Hometown:: South Haven

I Live: (City, State): Portage,Indiana

Years in Fire/EMS:: 5

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:: looking to serve my community.

Relationship Status:: Single

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: South Haven Fire Department

Department Type:: Combination Fire Rescue Department

Rank/Role There:: Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years With This Department/Agency: 5

Dept. Web Site:: http://www.southhavenfire.com

Other Past or Current Departments:: Fire Dept @Mittal Steel Burns Harbor Indiana

Day Job:: Millwright

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Fire protection District/ TERRITORY????

Hello, to all need some help here. Seeking information on Fire Protection Districts & Territories, just basic stuff would really be interested to know how its changed your idenity an a Dept. And how has your financial situation changed .....good/ bad ? Thanks.. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES AND TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER

Posted on January 18, 2009 at 12:24pm —

A must read.

Hello everyone CHOPPY here Im new to the nation. however wanted to tell you all about a book i just finished, titled: To sleep with the Angels. If you take this trade seriously it should be required reading for all firefighters...OK get back to me,meanwhile TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES , AND TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER.

Posted on January 10, 2009 at 6:20pm — 2 Comments

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At 12:05pm on January 10, 2009, Filiberto Rodriguez said…

Welcome to the family where the language and reasoning importate the border is not in our work is to save lives regardless of color, religion or social position, much less. The important thing in our work does not need language to communicate, or borders to help. greetings from Mexico.

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