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Clan Fiodhnach

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San Diego, California, United States

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Hometown:
San Francisco, CA.
I Live: (City, State)
San Diego, CA.
Years in Fire/EMS:
25+
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
Its a family affair... Join the military then join either the PD or FD. I always liked the Bad Guys growing up...So I chose the FD!
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Retired (and loving it)
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Combination, Industrial/Institutional, Emergency Management
Rank/Role There:
Fire Chief / Chief of Department
Second Department (if appl.)
US Fire Corps Program Manager // SDFD Museum Docent - San Diego, CA.
2nd Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Combination, Emergency Management
Rank/Role at Second Department:
Emergency Management Coordinator/Staff
My Training:
FF I & II; EMT-P; Flight Medic; Tac Medic (w/Clan Lab); HAZMAT Tech/Spec; Dive, Small Craft, Swiftwater Rescue; ConSpace, Trench, & High Angle Rescue; CBRNE-WMD; Industrial/ARFF; Occupational Health and Safety; Advanced Marine Firefighting (USCG & IMO-STCW); ICS/NIMS/NRP/NIPP; Instructor in most disciplines above… and of course all the boring required “White Hat” schools… Public Management, Administration and Law; Touchy-feely Human Resources stuff; Risk Management; Finance and Acquisition…blah-blah-blah...
Day Job:
Currently a Consultant for the County of San Diego, CA.
Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
Teach - Teach - Teach !!!
Personal Site/Profile:
http://www.myspace.com/clanwoody
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Adequate budgets and proactive financial planning to support modern plans, training and operations; leadership development; acquisition rigor, and; the health and safety of our Public Safety Professionals.
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
The Brotherhood

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At 2:02am on July 8th, 2008, David Ebel said…
Chief,

I am moving to Escondido, CA in the 15th of July. As a Firefighter Chaplain for over 25 years I am eager to "reattach" my self to a fire department. The chiefs of Bakersfield City Fire and Kern County Fire Departments will attest that I have served well the past 6years in addition to being the only Trained Trainer in Critical Incident Stress Management Basic, Group and Emotional And Spiritual Care. I ran many county wide CISM training in addition to serving on both departments CISM Teams.

I am The Salvation Army officer now assigned to Escondido. Would you help me find my way around? I come to serve. There is a partial biographical information on my page or a resume is available by request.

Blessings

Major David Ebel
ocaptd@yahoo.com
david.ebel@usw.salvationarmy.org
At 2:16am on May 22nd, 2008, brian said…
chief
thought you would like to know that the terry farrell firefighters fund is opening a chapter in san diego county to assist firefighters and their families. We are coming out at the end of 2008 in september starting with the escondido and san marcos softball game. Please look at our web for information.
terryfarrellfund.org
all the best
brian farrell
At 12:40am on March 9th, 2008, Big h2o Chief said…
Nice to meet you. I "was" a Pipe Student until tonight. The Pipe Major moved me to Bass Drum as our guy is going to be gone for the next 18 months. That guys rocks too... talk about pressure!

Happy St Patty!
At 2:01pm on March 8th, 2008, R531 said…
thanks for the invite! i am going to our st. patty's day party tonight, but sadly will miss the NYC parade this year. i love your logo! are you a piper or drummer? i have been learning the pipes for about a year now, and hope to make it to our band (10th anniversary this year!!!) by summer.
At 8:27pm on March 6th, 2008, Sean M. said…
hey bro, i live in Fairfax right now. sorry i cant make it! ...:-(
At 9:49am on March 6th, 2008, D.R. Lewis said…
STAY ALERT...STAY ALIVE!

At 5:32pm on March 5th, 2008, D.R. Lewis said…
Hey Chief,
Long distance shout from the east coast...Beaufort, SC! I am a new Captain looking to learn from those who have been there.
At 1:40am on March 5th, 2008, Philip Allan said…
Im on A Div. =( I wont be able to make it. I can use some help on learning the pipes though, so I can be ready for next year
At 12:45am on March 5th, 2008, Pam said…
Thanks for the invite...would love to join the parade but will be shaving my head for St. Baldrick's Day here in Soldotna, AK. Helps raise money for children's cancer research. joined late and don't have any donations but will shave my head to stand in solidarity with the children that lose their hair while going through Chemo. Maybe next year!
At 12:17am on March 5th, 2008, Bill Arnett said…
Would love to join everyone at the parade, but we have a family fishing trip planed to Bishop. Thanks for the invite, perhaps next year....
 
 

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