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FL Smoke Diver replied to Jason Fullmer's discussion 'Leather Helmet Shape' in the group The Leatherheads

Not really sure what you would call the shape of my Sam Houston. It has taken a shape all on it's own over the years. The back points almost stright down.

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FL Smoke Diver replied to Bob's discussion 'F.O.O.L.S.' in the group The Leatherheads

Just joined the Marion County FOOLS in Ocala, FL

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FL Smoke Diver replied to justin's discussion 'Paul Conway helmet?' in the group The Leatherheads

I have had a Sam Houston and a Paul Conway leather. I have been wearing it for over 1o years all over the world including Saudi Arabia, FL, Bahamas and now the Aleutian Islans, AK. I much prefer the Paul Conway as it fits and wears the best. I fit...

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FL Smoke Diver replied to Jessica Travis's discussion 'can anyone give me some advice?'

I started out as a junior firefighter at the age os 14. At 43, Im still here doing what I love most. My best advice for you is to get a 4 year degree as soon as possible. Get all the certs you can get with paramedic being is important as it is the...

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FL Smoke Diver replied to Captain703's discussion 'How did you get started???'

For me it was a random friendship who brought me to the doors of a junior firefighter program in Lake Park Fire Department in Florida at the age of 14. Now 43, I'm still doing the same thing. No one in my family is associated with the fire service...

April 6

FL Smoke Diver replied to Erin Shea's discussion 'What do you think of women in the fire service?'

Some of my best partners have been females. The problem that I have had in the past with them is that they feel they need to prove themselves to me. They have nothing to prove to me untill they fail to do their job. The next problem that female fi...

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Hometown:: Palm Beach Gardens, FL

I Live: (City, State): Ocala, FL

Years in Fire/EMS:: 28+

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:: Joined as a jr firefighter at the age of 14. Now I'm 43 and still doing it.

Relationship Status:: In a Relationship

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Eareckson Air Station Fire Department Aleutian Islands, AK

Department Type:: Industrial/Institutional, Military/Federal Response Agency

Rank/Role There:: Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer

Years With This Department/Agency: less than 1 year

Second Department (if appl.): Marion County Fire Rescue

Rank/Role at Second Department:: Lieutenant

Years With Second Department/Agency: 14 years

Other Past or Current Departments:: Eskan Village Fire Department Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Autec Fire Dept Andros Island, Bahamas
North Palm Beach Fire Rescue, FL

My Training:: Medical response, Haz-Mat, ARFF, 100+ hrs towards Bachelors Degree in Fire Science.

Top Issues Facing Responders:: Failure to adapt to changing equipment and tactics for the more traditional ways that have been killing firefighters since the inception of the fire service.

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At 2:09pm on April 5, 2009, Fireyladd Chief Sharp said…: Sir, 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.

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