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Christian Cossey left a comment for David Schnitker
November 6
David Schnitker commented on JP Moore's group 'Safety Officers'
Urgent need:.. I am looking for departments that have safety officers and what their Rank is in the department or how do they have authority, just where does the safety oficer fit in the chain of command, need as many replies as possible and as so...
September 9
David Schnitker replied to Capt. Mick's discussion 'Memorial Day Is Upon Us, Let's Not'
check out my blog , pay tibute to those who you know that do double duty.
May 24
David Schnitker left a comment for Anthony Bernal
May 24
Anthony Bernal commented on David Schnitker's blog post 'Remembering and Honoring those who serve "Double Duty"'
I serve double duties, as a soldier and a volunteer firefighter and EMT - Basic. I have served twice in Afghanistain and once in Iraq. Earning several awards including the Bronze Star. But it is becouse those that did not get to come home with us,...
May 24
David Schnitker commented on David Schnitker's blog post 'Remembering and Honoring those who serve "Double Duty"'
Some men that I forgot in my original post. Bob Sergent U.S. Army, Jim Sergent, U.S Army, Alan Sanders U.S Army Vietnam, all of the Pemberville Freedom Fire dept.
May 24
Ben Waller commented on David Schnitker's blog post 'Remembering and Honoring those who serve "Double Duty"'
I serve with several "Double Duty" firefighters. A sailor who has served a tour in Iraq and a tour in Afghanistan. A soldier who has been recommended for a Bronze Star for his actions in combat in Iraq. A sailor/corpsman who did a tour in Desert ...
May 24
David Schnitker added a blog post
I'm not quite sure what my inspiration was to write this, but the more I thought about it I thought to myself, as Firefighters we are really good at remembering our countries veterans and we are really passionate about remebering our fallen brothe...
May 24
David Schnitker and sarah arledge are now friends
April 30
tito and David Schnitker are now friends
April 28
tito left a comment for David Schnitker
April 26
tito commented on David Schnitker's photo 'FDIC 2009 029'
WOW!! Fantastic conference David could send me information regarding this event or any page with interesting information about FDIC - My Email titopompei2008@hotmail.com Thanks Brother and big hug from Buenos Aires in Republic Argentina
April 26
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April 24

Profile Information

Hometown:
Luckey
I Live: (City, State)
Ohio
Years in Fire/EMS:
28
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
I don't think I had a choice it was in my blood before I was born, I am a 4th generation fifrefighter, along with my younger brother and 2 1st cousins
Relationship Status:
Married
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role There:
Training Officer, Safety Officer, Fire / Arson Investigator
Years With This Department/Agency
22
2nd Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role at Second Department:
Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years With Second Department/Agency
9
Other Past or Current Departments:
Wood County EMA, Middleton Twp Fire Station 1
My Training:
Fire Fighter 1, Fire Instructor, EMT-I, Safety Officer Trained, NIMS out my uno, Advanced open water diver. certified EMD advanced, and 28 years worth of schools, classes etc. to many to be named
About Me:
I like a wide variety of music, no rap, I like bud light, bowling and fishing are my main past times, and riding my goldwing.
Day Job:
journeyman carpenter local 248
Top Issues Facing Responders:
safety being a state of mind and a way of life not just a talk about topic, and it does apply to everybody

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David Schnitker

Remembering and Honoring those who serve "Double Duty"

I'm not quite sure what my inspiration was to write this, but the more I thought about it I thought to myself, as Firefighters we are really good at remembering our countries veterans and we are really passionate about remebering our fallen brothers ans sisters in the Fire Service but, I haven't seen much where we really truly honor those who are our nations True Heros, Those who serve "Double Duty".
The more I thought about this subject I started to realize how many people I know that serve " D… Continue

Posted on May 24, 2009 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments

David Schnitker

Not Getting any younger but still getting better.

Only 2 days till I leave for FDIC I acn't wait, Actually I am getting excited about all of the upcoming events that I am involved in. FDIC, Start teaching a new FFI transion class the 28th, Fire Fighter Safety and Survival week, Ohio weekend at Emmitsburg. All this just in the nick of time, I am definatly ready for a rejuvenation.

Posted on April 19, 2009 at 6:16pm —

David Schnitker

Not Getting any younger but still getting better.

I have to chuckle getting ready to post this blog, We had drill tonight at our station, It was nice actually it was somebody elses turn to lead drill so Our Asst. Chief did a drill on SCBA nothing elaborate but good practice. Now mind you he is about 10 years younger than me, Not that I am "Old" yet but not young anymore, anyhow, As an instructor and the Department Safety Officer I took my turn at donning my gear and Pack, making sure it was done properly no skin showing, etc. We carried the Hig… Continue

Posted on April 14, 2009 at 11:50pm — 1 Comment

David Schnitker

Bunker Gear

If your bunker gear truly doesnt fit you talk to your Dept. Safety Officer. That the place to start since this sounds like a safety issue

Posted on February 26, 2009 at 5:01pm —

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At 6:47pm on November 6, 2009, Christian Cossey said…
How's it going?
At 8:12pm on April 26, 2009, tito said…
WOW!! Fantastic conference David could send me information regarding this event or any page with interesting information about FDIC - My Email titopompei2008@hotmail.com
Thanks Brother and big hug from Buenos Aires in Republic Argentina
At 12:56am on April 21, 2009, Brian Zauber said…
I DO THANKS FOR ASKING. :)
At 9:52pm on March 30, 2009, Wendy Norris said…
Just wanted to say hello!
At 6:41am on February 25, 2009, Dale Dittrick said…
David,
I'll send your Essentials 5 question of to some other instructors to see if they can help you.
At 5:44pm on February 14, 2009, Fireyladd Chief Sharp said…
David, welcome to the Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy just jump in anywhere and get your feet wet. 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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