How many Fireman does it take to .........

[firemanpat2910]

To go along with the what do you do thread, I was was noticing how many fireman we have on here. So not to beat the paid/vol argument to death please, I was wondering how many are associated with the fire/ems service

I will start Havana (florida) Vol Fire Dept member since 1987 current position: Under the white Helmet !!! (chief of Dept)

 

[banjodunn]

G'day 27yrs vol with the CFA in victoria Aus, it has seen me travel interstate a few times to help out.


Jon

 

[Dogtrainer]

7 years vol, with Olivehurst, ca and moved into 29 years paid and now retired Captain with Yuba City, ca.

Gary

 

[BXinNH]

Fifteen years full-time, currently an Engine Co. Lieutenant in southern NH.

 

[joeyd]

Retired from Orange Co. Fire Authority (Calif.) as a Fire Capt./Paramedic after 30 years paid.(includes 4 years with the Palm Springs Fire Dept.)

 

[2210jd]

17 years Small small community department volunteer. Was once asked why I do it. I replied if I didn't who would?

 

[ENG18LT]

15 years with city of Syracuse, Captain E6. 21 years total in fire services.

 

[Stihlrunner]

13 years as volunteer Captain and T/O. Took a 10 year absence and now rejoined the department in my area. Going through recruit training with my 17 y/o daughter. Apparently during my time off, the ground got harder and my joints got squeakier!

 

[Combustix]

3 years as volunteer in Kingwood TX, but a career involved indirectly with FF through the job, everything from hoseman to Chief.

 

[grnspot110]

29 years with the Trenton, MO Dept., a combination dept. w/6-10 paid & up to 20 volunteers at various times over the years.

I was second in command around 20 years, and believe me, that was as far up as I wanted!

Retired 6-1/2 years ago. ~~ grnspot

 

[jonnyc1999]

My dad retired as a captain with 35 years of service from the Nashua, NH fire dept, and I sort of went a different direction into the police force. I've been a cop for 9 years now, but also a volunteer firefighter and EMT for 2 years. For awhile I was trying to make my way into a fire department, but I've found that I'm getting too old to start a new career and the positions that are open have begun to be too political and competitive for my taste. A big salute to all you guys though!

 

[MossflowerWoods]

Virginia is the first place I've ever lived with Volunteer Fire & Rescue.

I have a HUGE appreciation for all those who sacrifice their time and safety. I've been known to pick up the lunch tab for the Vol's on a Saturday when I could...

Personally I would LIKE to be a Vol EMT, but I'm not sure I have enough spare time to make it worth it to them...

I keep saying, maybe someday...

I really applaud you guys for your service to my neighbors and myself.

David

 

[firemanpat2910]

15 years with city of Syracuse, Captain E6. 21 years total in fire services.

My uncle retired from Syracuse,also worked for Jerome Fire Equip. Jerry Stevens. You might have smelled some of the same smoke.

 

[Branchchipper]

Battalion Chief in mid-size west coast city, retired last year.

30 years total service, all in suppression; FF, then engine and truck captain, then last 10 as BC.

Miss the job and people very much, but glad to be done with the beat-your-head-against-the-wall city and state politics!

 

[terry.dinerman]

...like the man said...If I don't do it, who will?

Started out as a Marine Firefighter and Diver Medic back in 1978 while working for various Diving and Salvage companies...been associated with one or more Vol and paid services doing one or both ever since...

...that's me looking like The Great Pumpkin...

T

 

[BeeferMan]

EMT/Lt. for EMS Co. of our local FD... retired now...

 

[schmism]

will be 4 years in aug. currently with Limestione Fire in Peoria IL

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Junior Firefighter for just under a year in a combination department serving 13,000 residents in Southeast PA.

We have a good group going here...:thumbsup:

 

[HunterWare]

Not quite fire but retired from 18 years vol rescue up through paramedic in central VA. Our area was also a little different than most because we did the special/technical rescue as well as dive.

 

[charliepff]

I have 17 years total in the fire service. The last 6 being career in Northern Virginia. The last three as a driver/pump operator.