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Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Washington Fire Dept.
Coventry, RI
Call Firefighter/EMT-C
1998-2006

Central Coventry Fire Dept.
Coventry, RI
Call Firefighter/EMT-C
2006 to 2008

Coventry Fire Alarm
Coventry, RI
Fire Dispatcher
2004 to 2008

Oakland Mapleville Fire Dept.
Burrillville, RI
Per Diem Firefighter/EMT-C
2005 to 2008

Nasonville Fire Dept.
Burrillville, RI
Per Diem Firefighter/EMT-C
2007 to 2008

Coventry Fire District - IAFF Local-3240
Coventry, RI
Career Firefighter
October 3, 2008 to Present

My Training:: EMT-Cardiac
Firefighter Level I & II
Hazmat Technician
ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, ICS-800

About Me:: I've been in the fire service since the age of 13. I am a career firefighter now for the Coventry Fire District in Coventry, RI on A Platoon Rescue-1/Engine-1.

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I've wanted to be a firefigher since the first time i ever visited a fire station back when i was in kindergarton.

Top Issues Facing Responders:: Lack of training!
Lack of manpower!
Lack of funding!

At 11:47pm on March 25, 2013, Joe Bourquin said…: Oh Rich!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FFN LOL

At 4:40pm on February 25, 2009, Bill said…: Henderson Fire Dept. in Nevada(borders Las Vegas) is hiring Firefighter/Paramedics Great benefits, salary, retirement, and equipment.
www.hfdcareers.com www.cityofhenderson.com www.hendersonfireonline.com
Please pass it along!

At 10:16pm on June 1, 2008, Rusty R. said…: Summer School
2008

July 11th, 12th and 13th 2008

Friday July 11th 1900 hours

Saturday and Sunday, July 12th and 13th 0800-1700 hours

Fri night: Keynote speaker Lt. Dave Gallagher presents his Big Truck, Little Crew approach to short staffed companies at the Georgetown Country Club, Andover St Georgetown Ma

Sat/Sun: Hands-on at the acquired structure 20 Parish Rd, Georgetown Ma

Cost: $150 FOOLS Members, $175 non-members; lunch included both days

Friday Evening Lecture only: $25.00

So, you missed Spring Training again, eh? Heard about it from a Brother? Wanted to go to the April FOOLS training but just had to rearrange that sock drawer, or was it wash your hair? Well, just like 3rd grade you get a second chance!

Here is Summer School 2008. Join the Georgetown Fire Department and the New England FOOLS for skill stations and real-time evolutions in an acquired farmhouse that is sure to make for a weekend not to be missed! We know where they were in March;
Let’s find out yet again “where have all the firemen gone…”

• Vent/Enter/Search, what every big city and small town “truckie” should know.
• Forcible Entry means never having to knock twice.
• SCBA Confidence and Mayday recognition, you’ll be a-mazed what you don’t know!
• Firefighter Self-Survival Skills, so that Everyone Goes Home.

For further information and downloadable application visit www.NEFOOLS.org.

At 10:20pm on February 26, 2008, Marie said…: thanks for the add! how're you doin this evenin?

stay safe,
~Marie

At 9:34am on February 26, 2008, Joel Swanson said…: Welcome to FFN, Rich!
Glad to have you on board here...
Take Care Now!

At 7:34pm on February 25, 2008, AVI LAP said…: Hi,
You Are more then welcome to join Police Facebook - Worldwide Social Network for active and retired law enforcement officers, Volunteers & supporters.
http://www.policefacebook.com/
Avi Lap

At 5:40pm on February 25, 2008, Jim aka Bick said…: JUST DROPPING BY TO SAY WELCOME TO FIREFIGHTER NATION, ADD ME IF YOU WANT TO AND BE SAFE OUT THERE