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Norman E. Flanders
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- Clarendon, VT.
- United States
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50th Anniversary Book Help
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What's your state require for firefighter training?
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Pass on your knowledge and skills every day.
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- Type of Organization
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Job Function
- Fire Chief / Chief of Department
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- Serving since 1975 (US Military), 1980 Clarendon Fire Association
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Clarendon Fire Association
- Years With Department/Agency
- Since May 1980 to 1992 then 1999 to present
- Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
- US Navy 1975 -1980
- My Training:
- * On going....it's never to late to learn something related to the fire service....even if it's covering the basics.
* Shipboard FF & Damage Control/Helicopter ARFF - US Navy
* Military FF/ARFF (Crash Fire Rescue) - US Air Force {Air National Guard} - Left as SSGT and a 7 Level Supervisor Classification
* Various National, State & County FF Training Classes/Certifications
- About Me:
- * Married...Oct. 1978 and in Oct. 2008, it was 30 yrs. and going, to a very wonderful and understanding woman. Who's stood by me through the years, supported my decisions, been my best friend and still makes me happy.
- They say behind every man is a stronger woman.....and that she is!!!!.
* I'll never be able to thank her enough for her outstanding love, devotion and support.
* I have three great sons. Two of which have served the fire service since both joining as juniors and one is now a LT.
* In Jan. 2007 we were blessed with our first Grandchild. Preston
Edward, I will feature his pictures in this page. Love ya buddy.
* In June 2009 we were blessed with our second Grandchild. Eion Philip, his pics will also be on my page. Love ya buddy. He looks just like his older brother. What a great baby he is.
*In August 2010 we were blessed with our first Granddaughter. Myah Ann, her pics will make it to FFN too. Love ya sweetie.
* I'm very proud and happy with the dedicated members that support me and make the Clarendon Fire Association a success. Without their outstanding help, support and dedication I couldn't do my job with such success.
* To all the members, "Thank You for all you do and for giving of your time. It's through your unselfish sacrifice, dedication, compassion and caring that make us a success!!" Always remember, "You are the greatest investment this FD has made".
* To the members families, "I want to say, "Thank you for being so supportive of your husband/wife, boyfriend/girlfriend, son/daughter and significant other and allowing them to give of their time and for missing some special moments in your lives to be a valued member of the Clarendon Fire Assoc." Again Thank You and may God Bless You in all you do and for all you give.
- Day Job:
- Cabinet Maker
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- As a child I was very interested in the fire service and my local fire department.
This fascination feed my desire to join the military, received FF trng. and once discharged I joined my local FD.
I love serving my community as a volunteer FF and have two sons who have followed in my footsteps.
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- It' always been a life long desired passion to be a FF and I do it because I love serving my community.
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Recruitment & Retention: This is the biggest issue within the volunteer fire service and is becoming a bigger threat because of the required training, hours needed to keep certification, dept. functions vs balancing a family life and work.
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Thank You Volunteers
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 6:09pm 1 Comment 3 Likes
Volunteer Appreciation Week April 11 - 17
In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week I would like to make the following statement:
As Chief, I can never express enough how much pride and respect I have for “YOU” the members that make the Clarendon Fire Association a success. Without your volunteering, outstanding help, support, and devotion I couldn't do my job and we couldn't provide the professional service we offer.
"Thank You…
ContinueStructure Fire in Clarendon, VT
Posted on June 3, 2010 at 10:30pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
A reported structure fire in the Mill River condominium apartments in Clarendon Vermont was reported at 9:58 am. The fire was ruled under control at about 11:30 am. Firefighters and equipment remained on the scene until after 1 pm.
My new young LT requested Mutual Aid immediately based upon not knowing how many firefighters would show up, being it was a week day and the time of the day. That is a very big factor in… Continue
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Stay safe. Train often.
its not the easiest viewing but you could view the book as a photo album on my profile in full screen mode. If i could I would upload a pdf version for reading. I'll see about getting a copy to you.
Thanks in advance for your consideration.
Stay safe. Train often.