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Tom Eades
- 49, Male
- Friday Harbor, Washington
- United States
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- Hometown:
- Oak Harbor, Washington
- I Live: (City, State)
- Friday Harbor, Washington
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 20
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- I wanted to do something that actually matters; and I've always been a sucker for big red trucks!
- Relationship Status:
- In a Relationship
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Friday Harbor Fire Department
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Rank/Role There:
- Assistant or Deputy Chief
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 18
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://www.fridayharbor.org/whom%20to%20call/Fire.htm
- Second Department (if appl.)
- San Juan Island EMS
- 2nd Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Rank/Role at Second Department:
- Other Senior Command Staff
- Years With Second Department/Agency
- 18
- Web Site:
- http://www.sanjuanems.org
- Other Past or Current Departments:
- San Juan County Sheriff's Office, San Juan County Fire District 3
- My Training:
- Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Washington State University 1983; IFSAC Fire Officer I, IFSAC ARFF Firefighter, NFA Leadership & Administration, NFA Fire Command Operations, Washington State EMT-B, EMT-D, Hazardous Materials Technician, Wildland Firefighter II.
- About Me:
- I first became a volunteer firefighter in 1988 after moving to San Juan Island. I joined Friday Harbor Fire and San Juan EMS after moving to the Town of Friday Harbor. After many years as a Lieutenant and then Captain, I was promoted to the Assistant Chief position in 2002. I became Interim Chief of the FHFD in August of 2006, upon the departure of the previous Chief, and continued in that capacity until February of 2007. On arrival of current Chief Vern Long, I once again became A/C.
- Day Job:
- San Juan County Emergency Services Dispatcher
- Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
- Treasurer; San Juan Pilots Association
- Personal Site/Profile:
- http://www.myspace.com/tom98250
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Skyrocketing equipment costs, increasing training demands on personnel. Volunteer retention as well.
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
- You get to meet a great cross section of the community; most of them are happy to see you.
My girlfriend of 14 years and I live on a four acre plot south of town, where we enjoy an idyllic island lifestyle. I'm a 1/6th owner of a Cessna 172, and I try a minimum of once a week to fly around the block. I'm currently working my way towards a commercial rating, so I can fly more often; and get paid for it!
If on the island visiting, feel free to look me up; just ask any cop or firefighter to point you in the right direction.
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Currently, our senior captain is working with the local college to set up an ARFF program. We've already got a Mock-Up with recycled fuel capability and the college currently contracts with someone out of Seattle to teach ARFF course once per year. Several of us are working on our fire officer certifications as we hope to be part of the future ARFF teaching team here.
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