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doug commented on Travis Bowers's group 'Engine/Pumper Drivers'

Patrick if its the one I'm thinking of you just strike the corner of the window with that little steel point and the window will break.

November 10

doug replied to Mark Klaene's discussion 'what is the best saw' in the group Small Town Firefighter's

k-12 with a good blade like the piranha more on the metal cutting side. they work good on car fires also cutting the hood from side to side and pop it open. used the cutters edge chain saw for lite metal (mobile homes) and it does the job but heav...

October 17

Alan Shaw replied to doug's discussion 'pager systems' in the group The Volunteers

We use a program called Note Page Pro, it sends text messages or e-mails out to cell phones. We use it mostly for administrative messages and major incidents. It is in our station only and not at our dispatch center. I know of at least three cases...

October 12

Jeff Gaudio replied to doug's discussion 'pager systems' in the group The Volunteers

They don't have that option. It's just like a alpha page from county 911. There is a program out that you download to your station computer. Then you dial a number on your phone and the system at the station will show you are responding. That woul...

September 24

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Hometown:: south lyon

I Live: (City, State): south lyon,michigan

Years in Fire/EMS:: 28 yrs.

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:: Ive grown up in it. my grandpa and dad were both in the fire service. its in my blood

Relationship Status:: Married

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: city of south lyon

Department Type:: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Rank/Role There:: Firefighter, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years With This Department/Agency: 28

My Training:: ff1-2 , haz-mat tec, ice rescue, trench rescue ops., confined space ops., arson invest. , state cert. ff 1-2 teaching. plus others

About Me:: living the dream wife 4 kids oldest 26 youngest 17. 3 dogs 3 cats 2 rats and a bearded dragon yepppie! i have a 99' superglide and love taking off and just riding.

Day Job:: city mechanic

Personal Site/Profile:: http://dbuerssouthlyon@hotmail.com

Top Issues Facing Responders:: budget cuts, time , training/ being a paid per call department trying to keep everyone up to date is a challenge getting 30 people together at once is hard enough. but set the tones off and they all come for a fire !

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:: its part off my heritage

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