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Fireyladd - Chief Sharp
- 56, Male
- Anchorage, AK
- United States
- Retired
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Brookings Fire Chief Sharp retires
Started this discussion. Last reply by Oldman Jul 30, 2012. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Well my friends. It is time for this Fire Chief to move on into the next phase of my life. I had planned to retire in January of 2013 and move up to Alaska to be near my daughter and grandchildren.…Continue
Friend requests or solicitations
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephen Eric Payte Chua Jan 20, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Just a reminder and caution, there are those who attempt to use this site as a means to solicit or phish. Please be careful. Many may be simple harmless requests for friendship while others are…Continue
Silly Word Game
Started this discussion. Last reply by Fireyladd - Chief Sharp Nov 28, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Apparently some are offended by what they describe as "Silly Word Games". Ok, your opinion is your opinion. The Word Game was started some time ago by a person no longer here. I was asked to pick it…Continue
Southern Oregon Coastal Tsunami
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrew Richmond Mar 13, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
3/13/2011We live here on the Far Southern Oregon coast next to the California border (Brookings). Yesterday at 1:30 am I was awakened by our dispatch to tell me of the earthquake and subsequent…Continue
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Profile Information
- Hometown:
- Brookings, Oregon
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 29
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Brookings Fire/Rescue
- Department Type:
- Combination Fire Rescue Department
- Primary Rank/Role
- Retired
- Additional Ranks/Roles
- Fire Chief / Chief of Department, Fire / Arson Investigator, EMT - Basic, Emergency Management Coordinator/Staff, Retired
- Years With Department/Agency
- 30
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://brookings.or.us
- 2nd Department Type:
- Other Response Agency Type
- Rank/Role at Second Department:
- Emergency Management Coordinator/Staff
- Years With Second Department/Agency
- 20
- Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
- Curry County Fire Chief-Retired
- My Training:
- 30 years of training
- About Me:
- Father of two and recent Grandfather. Love to ride motorcycles and spend time outdoors. Member of Wind & Fire Motorcycle Club-Southern Oregon, State of Jefferson Chapter. Retired and living in Alaska now.
- Day Job:
- Fire Chief- Retired
- Facebook or Other Online Profile:
- http://brookings.or.us
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- The joy of helping others an living on the edge.
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- Its what I do. Its been my life and Carreer.
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Training, Budgets an shrinking time.
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If tomorrow never comes
Posted on July 25, 2009 at 3:00pm 11 Comments 4 Likes
If tomorrow never comes would I have missed it?
Would I have taken the time to experience life and its simple pleasures?
Could I step away and never notice the small things it has to offer?
You must take time to see those things so much more important.
The patterns of Spider webs covered with dew, the struggle of an Ant moving a piece of material three times its size. The rustle of autumn leaves of many colors in Fall. Tiny new-borne fawns frolicking in the tall grass… Continue
Would I have taken the time to experience life and its simple pleasures?
Could I step away and never notice the small things it has to offer?
You must take time to see those things so much more important.
The patterns of Spider webs covered with dew, the struggle of an Ant moving a piece of material three times its size. The rustle of autumn leaves of many colors in Fall. Tiny new-borne fawns frolicking in the tall grass… Continue
the open road calls
Posted on May 23, 2009 at 3:30am 6 Comments 3 Likes
The open road is calling to warm and sunny places yet to be discovered, seen and enjoyed. Come along and ride with me to adventure and fun. It is discovered when seriousness and work are left behind to those who never stop working long enough to even realize that they are now old and tired. Don’t waste another gorgeous day or weekend at the office doing stupid things that could be done next week or another day by someone else locked into… Continue
Thoughts!
Posted on May 23, 2009 at 3:21am 5 Comments 6 Likes
while walking down a stony path one day I spotted a tiny pebble in the midst of the stones and knelt to pick it up. I quickly glanced at it and put it in my pocket moving on down the path.
A few weeks later I was sitting on a bench in the yard just relaxing and I reached into my coat pocket and found the small stone I had picked up that day. Turning it over and really looking at it I saw that It was so beautiful to my eyes. Smooth and translucent with colors of Opal and fire running… Continue
A few weeks later I was sitting on a bench in the yard just relaxing and I reached into my coat pocket and found the small stone I had picked up that day. Turning it over and really looking at it I saw that It was so beautiful to my eyes. Smooth and translucent with colors of Opal and fire running… Continue
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 1:47am on May 12, 2013,
mohmed soyeb shaikh said… thanks a lot sir how is your life are you retired ???????
- At 10:33pm on May 10, 2013,
Ricky Hawkins said… Chief Sharp...Thank You Sir For Nice Words and The Welcome..God Bless You Sir for Your Service.
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