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Ray McCune
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- Kimbolton, OH
- United States
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- I Live: (City, State)
- Kimbolton, Ohio
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 30
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- Well I was working 6 day weeks in a factory with junk machinery and annoying bosses who thought I should thank them for my lively hood. Firefighters had two day weeks, and people seemed to like them. Everybody I knew thought I was crazy for leaving a good job for a city job, and taking a tremendous pay cut. Well, I am crazy, had the greatest job in the world until my little incident,and still have a great group of friends, and never would have gotten to do all the things I did. I did completely ruin my body, but I had a great time doing it, Better to wear out than rust out! Never expected the treatment I received in the end, but they are bureaucrats after all. The real firemen, are the greatest and the rest are, well, mortals after all.
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Akron Fire Department
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
- Rank/Role There:
- Lieutenant, Retired
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 25
- My Training:
- Well, I started out as a Machinist at Goodyear T&R in 1971
Joined the OHANG (National Guard)in 1976 Helicopter mechanic.
Joined Akron Fire Department in 1978.
Went to Army Flight School (Helicopter)1980 at Ft Rucker Alabama.
Haz Mat- scuba rescue and high rope rescue 1981 w/ AFD
Paramedic (St Thomas Hospital) 1990
Adult Educator Fire Instructor. 1992 Various trips to Emmitsburg.
Promoted to Lt. in 1997- Eng 10 and dive team.
Fell through floor in house fire Nov 2003. retired 2004.
Still fighting with Ohio Workers Comp. 2009
- About Me:
- Happy on farm with wife, since 2007, in Kimbolton Ohio.
- Day Job:
- Pain medication tester.
- Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
- Used to be an instructor For the Ohio Fire Academy
- Personal Site/Profile:
- http://www.raymccune.com
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Lack of enough people to effectively implement required functions of ICS due to small department size, not enough volunteers. Unfortunately first responders will, and fires have to be fought.
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 5:13pm on May 24, 2009,
kata said… - Hi Ray! How are you? What was your weekend like? I hope so well done. Take care
- At 8:17am on May 19, 2009,
Leo Cartwright said… - Hi there Ray; I’m Leo from Australia, Paramedic; Welcome to FFN hope U enjoy the site and gather many friends during your stay. If you read my profile and think that I am suited; please feel free to add me to your collection of FFN friends.
Cheers Leo
- At 1:32pm on May 16, 2009,
Josh said… - hey ray thanks for the add
- At 5:29pm on May 15, 2009,
kata said…
- Hi Ray, have a nice day :)
- At 12:40pm on May 15, 2009,
Fireyladd Chief Sharp said… - Ray, 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.
Chief William Sharp
Southern Oregon Coast
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