The Social Network & Community JUST for Firefighters
-
Robert "Red" Barger
- Male
- Cloverdale, VA
- United States
- Featured Blog Posts
- Discussions (9)
- Featured Events
- Featured Groups (1)
- Fire Photos & Firefighting Images (3)
- Photo Albums
- Firefighting Videos
Robert "Red" Barger's Discussions
Firefighter 2
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Magnuson Feb 21, 2015. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I only have Firefighter 1 and Haz-Mat Ops. But ever since October of last year, I have been studying for Firefighter 2. The Firefighter 2 class I'm taking doesn't start until May of this year. I…Continue
Asperger's and Firefighting
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert "Red" Barger Dec 16, 2014. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Coming this July 2015, I'll be a firefighter for nine years. I have Asperger's Syndrome. I love being a firefighter. It was my dream to become a firefighter and it still is my dream. As much as I…Continue
Tags: #Firefighting, #Asperger's, #Autism
Volunteerism
Started this discussion. Last reply by Derek J Sinesi Dec 26, 2014. 21 Replies 0 Likes
Why is it difficult to recruit new members to be a volunteer firefighter? Could it be that new members are afraid to get chew out because they might make mistakes? Be advised. This is a no holds…Continue
Robert "Red" Barger's Page
Profile Information
- What State do you live in?
- VA
- Type of Organization
- Volunteer Fire Department
- Job Function
- Firefighter/Driver Operator
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- Eight years
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department
- Years With Department/Agency
- One
- Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
- Read Mountain, Mount Pleasant, and Blue Ridge.
- My Training:
- Firefighter 1, ITR Module 1, CPR, EVOC 3, NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 and Haz-Mat Ops certified.
- About Me:
- My name is Robert. I prefer to be called by my nickname, which is "Red" or Rob.
- Relationship Status:
- Single
- Facebook or Other Online Profile:
- http://https://www.facebook.com/Red147
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- I wanted to help people and I wanted to be an inspiration to people that has Asperger's Syndrome to become a firefighter if they choose. And I love being a firefighter. It's a calling to me.
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- I love everything about the fire department, the traditions, the training, riding in fire trucks to fire department history.
Robert "Red" Barger's Photos
© 2024 Created by Firefighter Nation WebChief.
Powered by
Comment Wall (1 comment)
You need to be a member of My Firefighter Nation to add comments!
Join My Firefighter Nation
Welcome to Firefighter Nation Red. I'm glad you joined the group. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all.
Chief William Sharp- Retired
Brookings Fire / Rescue
Living in Alaska