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My most sincere and respectful condolences to all personnel effected by this incident. Please know that our thoughts are with you. Greg Carttar Safety Officer Central Taney County Fire Protection District Mildred, Missouri
March 22

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Hometown:
Wichita, Kansas
I Live: (City, State)
Kirbyville, Missouri
Years in Fire/EMS:
6
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
After 9/11, it looked like something I should do.
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Central Taney County Fire Protection District
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role There:
Other Senior Command Staff, Safety Officer, Hazardous Materials Team Member
Years With This Department/Agency
6
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.3rd-st.com/CTCFPD/CTCFPD.htm
My Training:
FF 1 & 2, Incident Safety Officer, Driver/Operator, 80 hour HazMat Tech, Emergency Management For Fire Service, ICS 300/400, Vehicle Rescue, LP Gas Emergencies, Fire Service Instructor 1, Emergency Vehicle Driving
About Me:
2nd degree Taekwondo Black Belt, Father and Grandfather
Day Job:
Special Event and Disaster Communications Contractor
Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
Owner, 3rd St. R & D Production Services
Personal Site/Profile:
http://www.3rd-st.com
Top Issues Facing Responders:
1.The myth of interoperability as a technical solution

2. The headlong rush into digital and the dangers it poses on the fireground.

3. The costs to small departments imposed by 1 & 2
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
It feels good

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At 12:53am on February 11, 2009, Fireyladd Chief Sharp said…
Greg, welcome to the Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Your contribution and participation here is important to us all. Dont be shy just jump in anywhere and get your feet wet. You will get out of this what you put into it. Have fun and get involved. Again, I am glad your here.

Chief William Sharp
Southern Oregon Coast
 
 

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