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Scott Cook, FireRescue Magazine Columnist and Editorial Board member
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Interesting feedback.
I would like to offer additional thoughts:
R.G. Rumsey said: "...drive the vehicle like it's your family inside!" Consider that, for the most part, it IS your family inside. Many of us spend more "awake" time with our fireh...
Considering everything I've written about safety previoulsy, I thought not doing something unsafe went without saying...I have never, and would never, advocate doing something unsafe just because the boss (or anyone else) said "do it."
Profile Information
- Hometown:
- Denison, TX
- I Live: (City, State)
- Granbury, TX
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 20+
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Granbury (TX) VFD
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Rank/Role There:
- Fire Chief / Chief of Department, Retired
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 16
- 2nd Department Type:
- Industrial/Institutional
- Rank/Role at Second Department:
- Other Senior Command Staff, Training Officer, Emergency Management Coordinator/Staff
- Years With Second Department/Agency
- 20
- Other Past or Current Departments:
- Rendon, TX VFD
- Day Job:
- Instructor
- Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
- Editorial Board member, FireRescue Magazine
Contributing author/editor FRM since 1997
EMT-I, Granbury/Hood County EMS
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Leadership, misinformation.
Comment Wall (10 comments)
- At 2:59pm on August 28, 2009,
Scott Cook said…
- I received a "10-years of service" award from FireRescue Magazine yesterday at the editorial meeting. Quite a surprise for me.
- At 3:17pm on August 17, 2009,
Steven Pinksa said…
- Yes sir, its full of nice people. Im guessing your doing Paramedic rotations?
- At 7:02pm on July 21, 2009,
Ian said…
- Not too many grass fires here. Plenty of rain and green green grass!
- At 8:15am on May 19, 2009,
Leo Cartwright said…
- Hi there Scott; 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 10:25pm on May 18, 2009,
Steve Kidd said…
- Scott: Let me know when you're coming my way with an e-mail and I'll get the boat and fishing rods ready. The tarpon are starting their run now, but I'm not sure you're ready for a 100+ pound fish in shallow water. ;)
- At 9:41pm on May 17, 2009,
Steve Kidd said…
- Hey Scott. I'm not sure what "social networking" online is all about, but I'm ready to grab a beer next time we get together. Tell the guys in Granbury hello.
- At 9:59pm on May 15, 2009,
Shannon Pieper, FireRescue Magazine said…
- Hi Scott! Good to see you on the site!
- At 3:38pm on May 15, 2009,
Cindy Devone-Pacheco, FireRescue said… - Hi, Scott!
- At 12:44pm on May 15, 2009,
Fireyladd Chief Sharp said… - Scott, 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
- At 10:48am on May 15, 2009,
jack lambert said… - welcome to ffn from canada stay safe out there
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my dept is switching to fire dex i still have morning pride. is fire dex any good or am i just better off keeping my morning pride which i love?
Anyone who volunteers with an emergency service is welcome to join. Discussions about anything.
I just got a 1044 and love it. I agree with Jeff get the defender eye shield,mine does not have it but I will add that soon.
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