Robert Nichols's Page

Hometown:

Medford MA

I Live: (City, State)

High Point NC

Years in Fire/EMS:

20

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

I always wanted to be a Fire Fighter since I was Little.

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Thomasville Fire Department

Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Rank/Role There:

Driver / Engineer

Years With This Department/Agency

7 1/2

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.Thomasvillecityfiredepartment.com

Second Department (if appl.)

Hasty Fire department,Inc.

2nd Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Rank/Role at Second Department:

Fire / Arson Investigator, Captain, Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years With Second Department/Agency

20

Web Site:

http://www.hastyfiredept.com

Other Past or Current Departments:

With Pilot Fire dept. as a paid daytime Fire Fighter there

My Training:

FF 1, FF2, EMT, Haz-Mat Operations Level 1 , Driver Operator Pumps, Driver Operator Aerial, Fire Instructor 2, Certified Fire Investigator, Basic Rescue Tech, NC Rescue college Graduate, Basic Trama & Life support

About Me:

I work with the Thomasville Fire Department Full-time now for about 7 1/2 years.We have 4 stations and 64 personnel. We work 24 on then off 24 after the third day we get 4 days off.I also work for a volunteer department Pilot Fire Dept. have been with them now for 5 years next month as a paid daytime personnel.I also Volunteer with Hasty Fire Department have been with them for 20 years and hold the rank of ems captain. December 18 2007 I was told I had cancer.Feb 20 2008 had surgery and then started radiation and chemo.Oct 31 2008 finished everything.Jan 2 2009 went back to work lite duty and hope to be back full duty soon.As of Feb 7, 2009 I am back to full duty and driving my ladder truck and new shift Thanks everyone for your prayers and thoughts.

Personal Site/Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/squadjocky

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

Is the Family feeling with guys and women I work with