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Bass Pro shops

Hey just a reminder for those of you that will be in the detroit MI, auburn hills MI area between Aug. 7 - Aug. 23 Bass pro shops is having their fall hunting classic. Great deals to be had. Hope to see you guys there. If you stop in one of the ar...

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May 11

RICK replied to Dale's discussion 'Fire fighter quotes'

Here's a couple of good ones that I've heard around the station: "To look good, you gotta be good." Here's one from our training chief: "Train for the worst and hope for the best." Another quote and I believe it is from a movie but it is very true...

April 28

RICK replied to Capt. Mick's discussion 'How Many Can Remember Their First Call'

I was on the department for two days and we got a call for an attempted suicide. But the best call was my 3rd call when we got called out for a medical on I-75 turns out it was a small cessena plane that made a controlled landing on I-75 @ East Ho...

April 1

RICK replied to Capt 723's discussion 'Where Were You When the World Stop Turning?'

I was a sophmore at Clarkston High school in Michigan. I had just left my spanish class when there was alot of commotion in the hallway. A group of us from the football team gathered around a classroom and watched as the day unraveled. We were all...

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Hometown:: Davisburg, Michigan

I Live: (City, State): Davisburg, MI.

Years in Fire/EMS:: 3 years

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:: I enjoy helping my community and the adrenaline rush when the tone goes off because it is something different all the time.

Relationship Status:: In a Relationship

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Springfield Twp., MI.

Department Type:: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Rank/Role There:: Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years With This Department/Agency: 3 years

My Training:: FFI,FFII,HMO,HMA,RIT,EMT-B,MAFF,VEHIX

About Me:: I'm 22 years old and have been with Springfield Twp. Fire dept. for three years now. I'd like to one day become full time at a dept. I'm curremtly working on getting my paramedic license. I'm scheduled to graduate December of 2009.

Day Job:: Glassworker

Personal Site/Profile:: http://www.myspace.com/ricktherookie

Top Issues Facing Responders:: Lack of continous training

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:: Not knowing what is around the corner

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R.I.T. Drills

Hello everyone. I'm looking for some information on some R.I.T Drills. I've been put in charge of the R.I.T. training this year and I am looking for some good drills to use for the class. If anyone has suggestions please feel free to leave them. Thanks alot and Take care.

Posted on April 15, 2008 at 6:56pm — 3 Comments

Advice Please

My name is Rick I'm 21 and a firefighter/emt-b on the Springfield Twp. Fire Dept in northern oakland county in Michigan. I'm looking for a bit of advice for anyone willing to give it. I'm looking into getting a full time firefighter job. I'd like to stay in Michigan but with the economy the way it is, it's almost impossible. I'm basically writing this in regards to jobs. If anyone had heard of an openbing in MI. I'd really like to hear about it. The only thing with looking for a new job is I alm… Continue

Posted on December 13, 2007 at 4:18pm — 2 Comments

looking for a job oppurtunity

My name is Rick I'm a 21 year old firefighter/emt-basic looking for a full time firefighter position within the state of michigan. I currently work on a paid-on-call dept. (Springfield Twp. fire dept.) I love what I do there but I would really like to be able to get on full time somewhere that would still allow me to work on this dept. It has always been a dream of mine to be a career firefighter and I'm just looking for an oppurtunity to prove myself. If any of you out there know of a job op

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Posted on December 8, 2007 at 11:30am —

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At 8:09am on April 8, 2008, Firefighter Chris said…: Thats awesome man, glad to hear things are going good for you. Good luck on commerce...I actually think I might be calling up Joe to see about getting a part time job as a basic for him. Ttyl, Stay safe out there!

At 4:37pm on April 7, 2008, Firefighter Chris said…: Hey man, whats going on, Its Keller from EMT class...hit me up sometime!

At 12:57am on February 20, 2008, Detroit Fire Angel said…: thanks for the comment and yes some were hurt but all fine no one went to the hospital but a few achy bones the next day ... great group of guys and one of the best teams u will every find.... u stay safe my friend and much love to ya

At 1:52pm on February 16, 2008, Brent said…: eh been a little slow the last couple weeks!

At 11:36pm on February 14, 2008, Brent said…: hey what's up neighbor!

At 1:56pm on December 30, 2007, Captain Hays said…: Hay Rick, how's life in Michigan? All is good here in CP, Washington. Hope you and your family are having a safe and happy holiday season. Take care out there brother..

At 4:35pm on December 24, 2007, Jeff Betz said…: Rick - I was in Toledo over the weekend to shop, and talked to some Toledo FD personnel. They will be hiring early next year. go here for more information - www.toledofirerecruitment.com
Good luck and happy holidays - Jeff

At 6:52pm on December 4, 2007, Jim aka Bick said…: HELLO RICK WELCOME TO FFN...FEEL FREE TO ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO..AND BE SAFE OUT THERE.

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