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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jacob Dec. 31, 2008.

 

STAY SAFE! DO THE RIGHT THING! EVERYONE GOES HOME!

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Hometown:
Glen Dale
I Live: (City, State)
West Virginia
Years in Fire/EMS:
33 Years
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
I enjoy helping people and enjoy the camaraderie form those around me who have the same goals.
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Glen Dale Voulunteer Fire Department
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role There:
Lieutenant
Years With This Department/Agency
33 Years
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.glendalevfd.com
My Training:
NATIONAL BOARD ON FIRE SERVICE PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS - PRO BOARD NATIONAL REGISTRY * Driver/Operator - Pump 1/21/2005 1002 - 1998 WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITYFIRE EXTENSION SERVICE * Fire Fighter II 4/1/1995 1001 WEST VIRGINIA STATE FIRE COMMISSION *Fire Instructor II 12/11/1994 1041 WEST VIRGINIA STATE FIRE COMMISSION * Fire Officer I 12/12/1995 1021 WEST VIRGINIA STATE FIRE COMMISSION * Fire Officer II 4/2/1999 1021 - 1997 WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITYFIRE EXTENSION SERVICE * Fire Officer III 12/19/2002 1021 - 1997 MARYLAND FIRE SERVICE PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS BOARD * Fire Officer IV 10/1/2004 1021 - 1997 BUCKS COUNTY EMERG. SERVICE TRNG. CTR. * Haz Mat Responder - Awareness & Operational Levels 7/12/2006 472 - 2002 WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY FIRE EXTENSION SERVICE *State of West Virginia Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
About Me:
I have been in the volunteer fire service since the age of 13 when I joined the junior department. I have enjoyed seeing the fire service grow with all the new technologies. I enjoy helping people, and work to obtain high certifications so I may be able to uphold the high standards that are expected of firefighters. I hold a Registered Nurse License, Registered Respiratory Therapist License, EMT-Paramedic License and have a Masters degree in Safety and Environmental Management.
Day Job:
Manager of Clinical Services- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
I work for a major teaching hospital as Manager of Clinical Services
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Recruitment and retention.
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
Helping people and the camarderie from fellow firefighters

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At 12:59pm on October 23, 2009, AirLifeKaren said…

At 11:46am on October 6, 2009, AirLifeKaren said…

TCSS.... = )
At 9:20pm on September 10, 2009, FRED said…
a tom be safe on 9.11
At 5:31pm on August 14, 2009, Melissa Henry said…
Well thank you. And Hello from the Eastern Shore of MD.
At 12:58am on July 13, 2009, theresa scoggins said…
Hello Tom, hope you are doing well. have'nt spoke to you since the 4th. Hope all is well. Hope to hear from you. Have a bless day.
At 10:50pm on June 23, 2009, theresa scoggins said…
Hello Tom,
Trying to lrean all of this. Did you tell me i lived close to your family and you would like to have a patch. Please let me know ty.
Theresa& Randy Scoggings
At 5:26pm on June 9, 2009, Janet Fife said…
Hi Tom,

Thanks for the welcome. You sure have a lot of years in the service. I will be back later to pick your brain for ideas. Have a good day.
Janet
At 9:19am on June 8, 2009, Tara Mitchell said…
HI! Tom
Thanks for for saying Hi! Stay Safe.
Tara
At 12:45pm on May 26, 2009, KS said…
Thanks for the add. Be safe out there.
At 12:08pm on May 26, 2009, Lisa York said…
Hi Tom. Thanks for adding me. Stay safe. Lisa
 
 

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