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jobs in south carolina
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Started this discussion. Last reply by TrainingTECH1 Jul 2.

custom leather fronts?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Greg Smith Jul 12.

 

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Ft. Jackson is bout to Hire like 10
August 27
black(firefighter), red( Lt. ), White ( captain,battalion chiefs, & high chiefs)
July 28
slagles in columbia sc that is where i got my sam houston from ask for a guy named william
July 26
July 16
Box Alarm Leather does nice work. Also check out www.firefightershields.com
July 12
Yea. Its open right now to our vollies but the Kingstree Fire Dept. will be hiring if one of our vollies doesn't want it.
July 8
christopher karl Ford added a discussion to the group South Carolina Firefighters
does anyone know if there department is hiring thanks for all the help.
July 8
christopher karl Ford added a discussion to the group South Carolina Firefighter
does anyone know if there department is hiring
July 8
July 8
The group for firefighters and responders from South Carolina
July 8
Mt. Pleasant seems to always have a couple openings. Rock Hill I hear is hiring after the new year. Consider testing in Charlotte (my department). Close to the border and the pay and retirement are much better. Go to www.charlottefire.org for rec...
July 2
christopher karl Ford added a discussion
is anyones department hiring in south carolina/surrounding areas thanks for all the help
July 2
christopher karl Ford updated their profile photo
July 2
For the group of individuals who proudly wear the leather helmet and are about preserving its traditional heritage and continuing its legacy!
July 1
June 30
Box Alarm makes very nice fronts. A lot of guys make them. Check my profile to give you an idea what 1 bored guy at a slow engine house can do. You could make one too......
June 29

Profile Information

Hometown:
sumter
I Live: (City, State)
sumter south carolina
Years in Fire/EMS:
3 years working/born into the fd family 22 years ago
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
no brainer! grew up in the department always dreamed of the day that i would work for the department,father is 28 year veteran(worked his way from the bottom to the top,acting chief for 8 years,cousin is in the department the rest of the guys are my family also.
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Sumter Fire Department
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Rank/Role There:
Firefighter
Years With This Department/Agency
3 year
Second Department (if appl.)
wedgefield station 7 (volunteer station)
2nd Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role at Second Department:
Firefighter
Years With Second Department/Agency
3 years
My Training:
too much to list everything from basic to advanced classes
About Me:
22 years old, grew up in the fire department family (literally) father is fire chief, cousin is firefighter, and i am a firefighter love it
Day Job:
fire department full time
Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
own Cycle service shop/gas station/liquor store AKA Fatboys of sumter INC.
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
its the family business haha, and i love it

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At 7:51pm on June 24, 2009, Fireyladd Chief Sharp said…
Christopher, 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 12:24pm on June 24, 2009, Capt. Mick said…
Hey Chris, Welcome to FFN, Enjoy, and make yourself at home.
 
 

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