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Fred Eppinger
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- Galena, MO
- United States
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Fred Eppinger's Discussions
Meth Labs
Any members out there that have or might be involved at a meth lab cleanup or raid need to read this article from American Police Beat. http://www.apbweb.com/policy-updates-news-m have posted this...
Started Oct 15
How Are You Dispatched?
I'm retired, I don't get dispatched anymore, but my weather alert radio does a good job of reminding me of the old days, especially during tornado season.
Replied Sep 13
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Profile Information
- I Live: (City, State)
- Galena, Missouri
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 30
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Toms River, New Jersey
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Rank/Role There:
- Retired
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 30
- Other Past or Current Departments:
- I was an Auxilliary Firefighter at an Air Defense Missile Site in NJ. Because of my membership in a local volunteer dept, I rose to the rank of Asst Chief. Our regular department was very small and understaffed. I spent 1 month working in the station and 2 months at my regular job every quarter and of course we all responded with the regulars to any fires or alarms.
- My Training:
- OJT FF Training, Arson Detection and Investigation, and Engine and Pump Operations in the Air Force, Basic and Advanced FF Training in Toms River. Many Basic and Advanced Haz Mat Courses, Wildlands Training, Advanced Pump, Basic Officer Training and Instructional Techniques for Company Officers, and Fire Police Training. Also Crime Scene Investigation and Princiles of Criminal Investigation at Ocean County College. Also many weekend seminars from the NJ State Fire College
- About Me:
- I am 66 years old and retired in Missouri and enjoying retirement. I am very involved in the pro gun movement and on the political scene. I enjoy the shooting sports, auctioning and traveling east to see my 17 grandchildren and new great grandchild.
- Day Job:
- USAF Retired, DOD Civil Service Retired
- Personal Site/Profile:
- http://gunfightersandgunnuts.blogspot.com/
Fred Eppinger's Blog
Fear, Enemy or Ally
The fear we feel for others in distress, is what drives us. That fear can also make us careless and we make mistakes. We must learn to deal with the urge to rush in and take chances. We are no good to a victim if something happens to us. That fear needs to be controlled or we become part of the problem not the solution.
The fear we feel for our own safety is the fear we need to nurture. When we fe… Continue
Posted on October 14, 2009 at 11:05pm — 2 Comments
What being a Firefighter means to me
but I am now and always will be a Firefighter. I
am a Life Member of my Fire Company.
I will eat sleep and breathe Firefighting until the
day I am called home to the Lord. I can no longer
offer my services, due to poor health, but I can and
will offer an opinion or advice where I can.
I have fought everything the Fire Service has had
to offer during my time as an Active Firefighter, from
fully involved structures to 20,000 acre Forest Fires, to… Continue
Posted on September 30, 2009 at 10:01pm — 10 Comments
One More Time
An Old Firefighter’s Request
One more time
One more time into the dragon’s lair
One more time through to the bowels of hell
One more time
Just one more time
One more time
One more time to feel the dragon’s breath
One more time to fight the Devil on his terms
One more time
Just one more time
One more time
One more time to go where mortal men fear
One more time to feel the rush
One more time
Just one more time
One more time
One more time one more good save
One more time a frighte… Continue
Posted on September 13, 2009 at 4:55pm — 1 Comment
Beware the Dragon's Lair
by Fred Eppinger
October 1997
Beware, all ye who would enter the Dragon's Lair, for 'tis no place for the faint of heart and only a true Dragon Slayer will survive the test.
Those who will enter and return, shall be known as Dragon Slayers, and shall live high in the minds of the faint of heart.
Those who will enter and return unscathed, shall be known as having walked with the best.
Those that have entered and not returned, they have not died, for they shall live f… Continue
Posted on September 13, 2009 at 4:51pm — 3 Comments
Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 12:28pm on October 23, 2009,
AirLifeKaren said…
- At 3:31am on October 14, 2009,
AirLifeKaren said…
Hi Fred... Thanks for adding me as your friend... Take care and stay safe hon... = )
- At 4:33pm on October 10, 2009,
KERMIT said… - Hi Fred your wellcome stay safe and God Bless You and your family.
- At 12:31pm on October 2, 2009,
Chief Mike France said…
- Never been to Rochester at all , been most everywhere else in New York, Spent time at Fort Drum in the dead of Winter, not a nice place. Stay Safe my friend.
- At 1:55am on October 2, 2009,
Daniel Robert Garvin said… - Hello Fred!
Thanks just the same. I hope you are enjoying your retirement....you certainly earned it. God bless my friend!!!
Daniel
- At 1:41pm on October 1, 2009,
Daniel Robert Garvin said…
- Good day Fred,
I am a friend of Carlos and I saw your posting on his page. I would like to ask you if you are a patch collector. If you are, would you consider a trade with me? I am in Montreal, Canada. Thank you and please stay safe!!
Daniel
- At 1:39pm on October 1, 2009,
Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich said…
- Fred:
I am honored.
I like the cut of your jib.
From one jake to another.
TCSS.
Art
- At 10:16pm on September 25, 2009,
Frederick Georges said…
- Thank you Fred, it is good to know you feel the way you do.
Fritz
- At 12:16pm on September 16, 2009,
sarah arledge said… - hi Fred Eppinger welcome to ffn hope you like it here its a great place to be. have a great day stay safe take care
- At 12:58am on September 15, 2009,
Goentoro said… - thank you again, I am also glad to be friends with the father, though at least a distance apart, we still can share the knowledge to make us more professional in every task we do to dedicate ourselves to the community. may God always protect us
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