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- Hometown:
- Arlington, VA
- I Live: (City, State)
- Manassas, VA
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 29
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- The fire service has been a family tradition, uninterupted, since 1898. It spans five generations. It started with my Great Grandfather in Atlantic City and has included my Grandfather, Father, Uncle, Brother and my sons. Besides, is there anything else?
- Relationship Status:
- Separated
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Arlington County, VA Fire Dept.
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
- Rank/Role There:
- Captain
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 25
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://acfd3.com
- Second Department (if appl.)
- Manassas Volunteer Fire Co.
- 2nd Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Rank/Role at Second Department:
- Assistant or Deputy Chief
- Years With Second Department/Agency
- 5
- Web Site:
- http://manassasfire.com
- Other Past or Current Departments:
- Life Member of Clarendon Vol. FD in Arlington, VA
- My Training:
- I've got the all of the typical training and certs that go along with 29 years in the fire service. It's boring.
- About Me:
- I have been a Fireman (Captain II) with the Arlington, VA Fire Department since 1984 and still look forward to going to work everyday. Not many people can say that about their jobs! I am also a Fireman (Assistant Fire Chief) with the Manassas Volunteer Fire Company for 7 years. The best part of being a fireman is hanging out around the kitchen table with your buddies telling war stories, bitching about everything and joking with each other relentlessly. It's a great time and you can't beat it!
Most mornings you can find me at Panera Bread eating a bagel and sipping a cup of Hazelnut coffee while I read the newspaper.
After recently totaling my Explorer in an accident I am lucky to be alive and walking. I have always heard people say that your life can change in an instant. I didn't really listen because I knew it didn't pertain to me. How wrong I was! I ALWAYS felt invincible beind the wheel of a car and just knew I would NEVER be the one to get hurt badly in a car accident. Well, I am here to tell you that life DOES change in an instant. It is a humbling experience when the Spider Straps are being put on you! I have been off work since July 27th, 2008. If all goes well I should be back to full-duty by mid-October. I can't wait!!!! Broken necks suck and I don't wish it upon anyone.
I am thankful for my friends who have been there when I needed them and accept me for who I am.
I enjoy classic cars and trucks, especially Mustangs and antique trucks. I own a 1967 Ford fire truck, a 1967 Mustang and a 1989 Mustang GT convertible.
I enjoy going to the movies, watching TV in bed, reading the many magazines I subscribe to, surfing the internet, riding my bike, restoring my 1967 Mustang, hanging out with friends, going out to eat, meeting new people and spending time with my sons. I enjoy throwing back a few Miller Lites although I am not into the "bar scene." I do enjoy going out with friends and have a good time and just hanging out in general.
- Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
- I am the owner of my own screen printing business, Higgins Custom T's. I specialize in designs for the fire service but do whatever work comes in the door. I can make shirts for your department, your kids soccer team or any other event. Check out my website at www.higginsct.com
- Personal Site/Profile:
- http://myspace.com/rhiggi
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Politicians, Pay and benefits, adequate staffing levels, adequate training, promoting unqualified people to supervisory roles, retention of EMS folks.........
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
- Is there anything else????
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I have not heard from anyone as to the status of obtaining a patch.
I am in the process of making a display board with all the Clarendon FD's patches in the nation.
Please let me know if you can help. Stay safe. Norm
How are you? Thanks for the add. I look forward to talking with you!
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