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Where's your "Proper" PPE ?!?!?!?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony P Jun. 12, 2008.

Repeat groups
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Started this discussion. Last reply by lutan1 Jun. 4, 2008.

Emergency!

Replied Apr. 14, 2008

Flags on uniforms

Replied Jan. 30, 2008

 

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Hometown:
Anaheim, So Cal
I Live: (City, State)
Castle Rock, CO
Years in Fire/EMS:
23
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
This is what I live for!!!
Relationship Status:
Separated
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Buckley Fire & Emergency Services
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, Military/Federal Response Agency
Rank/Role There:
Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer
Years With This Department/Agency
Just transfered in from Cali... I love being a member of the largest Dept. in the Nation!!!!!
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.iaff283.com
Second Department (if appl.)
Fort Lewis Extrication Team (FLEX)
2nd Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, Military/Federal Response Agency
Rank/Role at Second Department:
Training Officer, Safety Officer, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), Administrative Staff / Team Member
Years With Second Department/Agency
2
Web Site:
http://www.flexteam.org
Other Past or Current Departments:
US Navy (Damage Controlman)
Orange County Fire Dept. (CA)
Bostonia Fire Prot. Dist. (CA)
Makalapa Ambulance (HI)
Franktown Fire Prot. Dist. (CO)
Premier Care Ambulance (CO)
Madigan Ambulance (WA)
Lacey Fire District 3 (WA)
Fort Lewis Fire & Emergency Services (WA)
Fort Hunter Liggett Fire & Emergency Services (CA)
Buckley Fire & Emergency Services (CO)
My Training:
Too many to list.... and STILL learning!!!!!
About Me:
I started out at age 15 and havn't stopped......I promote safety through example, I strive for excellence, & I'm always working/thinking outside the box ("This is how we've always done it" Is NOT in my vocabulary). I AM ALWAYS DEDICATED TO MY CREW & THE JOB!!!!!
Personal Site/Profile:
http://www.myspace.com/kh7hy

Latest Nation Member Activity

The "Ric"-ster is now friends with mike and ROB ELLIOTT
September 15
Home for all (Active & Ex) Navy & Coast Guard Damage Controlman... (But ALL are welcome!!!!!)
September 11
I agree with you, It is seen quiet often, like bill said, I think alot of it has to do with just not being trained in that field. I am from Az, and everyone here wears proper PPE, plus its so damn HOT here, I dont know why you would wanna wear bun...
September 8
I didn't see my military training help me land a job at all. The military points, yes, but the job itself didn't matter to land a municipal job. Education is the key to getting a job nowadays, not the military training. So get as much education yo...
August 28

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At 10:23am on July 26, 2009, Glenn C. Rex said…
Hot damn Ric...how are you doing?
At 2:34pm on March 6, 2009, Dan Palmer said…
Well I see we have more in common I am in the Springs now and might be moving to C-rock I have looked into joining with Franktown...Small world

Dan
At 10:40am on February 4, 2009, Paresh Trivedi said…
Next fe w week ends I am going to get Forest Fire training ....here in Andover, NJ
I looking foirward to learn the trick from you experienced Wildland FFs.
Stay safe & Save forest...
At 10:32pm on December 15, 2008, Ian Richards said…
I came here with the Air Force as a Korean Linguist and now that Im out I live here with my girlfriend. I know Adam and Sarah pretty well. I used to drill my EMS stuff with Sarah. Im looking at getting into volunteering around here I could always use a new friend. Stay in touch, or hit me up and we can grab a drink or something and just BS. Stay Safe...IAN
At 2:56am on October 9, 2008, Kelly Zimmerman said…
Hey Whats Up!!!! So how is CA. I know your not missing the rain that we are having up here.
 
 

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Ron - Agreed - working in an area with many teaching hospitals we often get well meaning medical folks eager to help or to try their new skills on the street. We inform them if they want to take charge of the scene they must accompany the patient...
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