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Job Function: Company Officer (Captain/Lt/Supervisor), Firefighter/Paramedic

My Training:: Intermediate Life Support medic, Firefighter2, Hazmat Ops, Motor vehicle rescue, Trench rescue, Instructor, Assessor, Search rescue and recovery scuba diver and numerous other short courses

About Me:: Mmmmm.....am very passionate about my career, believe in respect and discipline in the service. My family means everything to me. I feel very strong about continuous training and skills practice, I believe that is what brings us all home safely.

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: To be able to further my knowledge and learn more about other international ways and thoughts of working and to be able to share knowledge

Why I Love Fire/EMS: Because its my calling why have a boring pen pusher job

Top Issues Facing Responders:: Lack of equipment, interference of bloody politicians and lack of training respect and discipline

At 3:10am on September 11, 2018, James Salmond said…: It is once again that tragic date when we lost our 343 family members. My their souls rest in peace and my this day bring great honour to the rest of us who everyday place our lives on the line to save another. RIP 343 9/11.

I would also like to use this opportunity to remember our 3 fallen Brothers in South Africa, who tragically past away last in a high raise building fire in the city of Johannesburg. Our condolence to their direct family and to the station family (JFD) RIP Brothers

At 3:18pm on September 8, 2018, Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp said…: Welcome to Firefighter Nation James. Its awesome you joined the group. There is lots to do, read and be involved with here. Your participation and involvement is important to us all.
Chief William Sharp- Retired
Brookings Fire / Rescue
Living in Alaska