With the cost's of just living now days, its its really tough finding time to be a volunteer, or being a Volunteer Deptartment, desperate for members. Lets hope things swing around and return to the good, soon!
What training other than the required drivers training hours do you think a volunteer fire fighter should have before being allowed to drive the big fire trucks?
I am a newly promoted asst. chief with a vol. dept.We have about 20 active members and respond to over 1,200 calls a year . Any ideas on traing and recruiting new members would be great.
It would be an honor for my part of this group, I hope I can share information and experiences of being a volunteer in Argentina. I do not speak English but using a talves translator can communicate a big hug goodbye and comrades!
im new here looking for some friends and maybe even a job after school. i will be going to ranken technical college in st louis starting next fall. i will major in automotive but after i graduate from there i will be going to school to become a firetruck technician. maybe i can get some help. i am a senior in high school single just looking for new friends. i am a very social person. as you can tell i love to race and work on cars. don't be scared to leave comments.
Just like to wish everone a happy new-year, Im new to the site and so far it's looking good thanks for haven me along just like to meet some new friends and ect so feel free to say hi.
I have been everything from proby firefighter to district chief. Now we are a combination department and I am a Captain, but as always, a firefighter first. Gotta love putting the wet stuff on the red stuff.
North Lake Travis Fire and Rescue, encompasses Jonestown, Lago Vista and the northern section of Travis county, Texas. The greater Austin Texas area.
Hi there, Im a volunteer at a Ducht FD in Culemborg, we only have one station in our little town. I just joined the FD in 2007 and Im almost ready with my 'firstclass'.. hope to become a FD truck driver once! :)
Hi all how meany on here are True Volunteers I myself am a paided part timer there is no box for us in the profile we are not true fultime or true volunteers
Thanks for letting me join the group. I am the Fire Chief of a small town Volunteer department. Look forward to visiting with some of you to see what has been done to help with retaining volunteers.
Hello comrades. I'm Argentine and I am a volunteer fireman 15 years ago ... my English is not perfect so the use of google translator ... I hope you understand ... bye
hola camaradas. soy argentino y soy bombero voluntario hace 15 años... mi ingles no es perfecto por eso uso el traductor del google... espero que me entiendan... saludos a todos chau.
A fireman's life is one big surprise,
Usually he laughs, sometimes he cries.
There's always stress, toil and strife,
Hoping he's good enough to save just one life.
His wife understands, when he misses dinner,
If he runs out of church, don't think he's a sinner.
Answering a call, is tops on his list,
Regretting each one he's ever missed.
He tries and tries, but can't make us see,
The happiest men, still work for free.
Jumping from bed, fighting the cold,
Knowing what to do, without being told.
He rushes to the station, jumps on a truck.
Depending on skill, never on luck.
Putting his life on the line, for an unknown friend,
Hoping and praying, it won't be the end.
"The Bravest Men In The World", the title is fitting,
They all do their best, never come close to quitting.
Next time you see them, all their lights blinking,
Take just a minute, to think what they're thinking.
It's a hard job, so show them you care,
Protect Yourself: Your Safety, Health and Survival Are Your Responsibility
June 14-20, 2009
Protect Yourself: Your Safety, Health and Survival Are Your Responsibility encourages chiefs and fire/EMS personnel to focus on what they personally can do to manage risk and enhance their health and safety. This year’s theme reflects the need for personal responsibility and accountability within a strong safety culture.
See our website: www.iafcsafety.org/ or our FFN Group http://www.firefighternation.com/group/iafcsafetyhealthsurvivalsection for more details.
I've just about got my app thru the department so I'm new to this whole firefighting thing as a member. A little back ground.
I have several member of my family all ready in fire service. My cus ( vol),uncle (paid) ,Great GF (paid and former chief of the dover air force base). So a good chunk of my family is happy about this.
I do have one question tho. When you get paged, how do you decided weather or not your going to respond. ex, wedding, church, date, banquet, distance, etc...
Terry Smith
Oct 6, 2008
Fuzzy Carr
Oct 17, 2008
Andrea
Oct 24, 2008
Patrick Clements
Oct 25, 2008
Dennis Brown
Nov 5, 2008
ZACH
Nov 15, 2008
tito
Nov 21, 2008
WILLIAM SWANSON
Nov 23, 2008
FIRE BEAR
Dec 5, 2008
Chris Rampulla
Dec 7, 2008
tito
Dec 22, 2008
joshua brookman
Dec 25, 2008
Lou Anne
Dec 31, 2008
anne potter
Jan 1, 2009
Darcy
Jan 10, 2009
virgilio chan fernandez
Jan 16, 2009
Stacy Snow
Jan 21, 2009
Doug
Jan 23, 2009
dave waggett
Jan 26, 2009
fireghost
Feb 2, 2009
Allen
North Lake Travis Fire and Rescue, encompasses Jonestown, Lago Vista and the northern section of Travis county, Texas. The greater Austin Texas area.
I am out of station 2, unit 6 is my number.
Feb 8, 2009
Genja
Feb 12, 2009
Jolande
Feb 14, 2009
Howard
Feb 15, 2009
Dale Lucius
Feb 16, 2009
Heath Austin
Feb 21, 2009
rich smith
Feb 21, 2009
Lt. Ballinger
Feb 21, 2009
firefighter schoening
Feb 22, 2009
certified redneck
Mar 1, 2009
Kurt
Mar 9, 2009
LUIS REYNOSO
hola camaradas. soy argentino y soy bombero voluntario hace 15 años... mi ingles no es perfecto por eso uso el traductor del google... espero que me entiendan... saludos a todos chau.
Mar 9, 2009
Thomas Green
Being in Fire/EMS for 17 years now. I enjoy helping those who need help
Tom
Mar 16, 2009
Michael Chavez Furagganan
Mar 20, 2009
striker
A fireman's life is one big surprise,
Usually he laughs, sometimes he cries.
There's always stress, toil and strife,
Hoping he's good enough to save just one life.
His wife understands, when he misses dinner,
If he runs out of church, don't think he's a sinner.
Answering a call, is tops on his list,
Regretting each one he's ever missed.
He tries and tries, but can't make us see,
The happiest men, still work for free.
Jumping from bed, fighting the cold,
Knowing what to do, without being told.
He rushes to the station, jumps on a truck.
Depending on skill, never on luck.
Putting his life on the line, for an unknown friend,
Hoping and praying, it won't be the end.
"The Bravest Men In The World", the title is fitting,
They all do their best, never come close to quitting.
Next time you see them, all their lights blinking,
Take just a minute, to think what they're thinking.
It's a hard job, so show them you care,
And help them out, with a little prayer.
Mar 21, 2009
robert
Mar 26, 2009
Gordon Mandeville
Mar 26, 2009
Wendy Norris
Protect Yourself: Your Safety, Health and Survival Are Your Responsibility
June 14-20, 2009
Protect Yourself: Your Safety, Health and Survival Are Your Responsibility encourages chiefs and fire/EMS personnel to focus on what they personally can do to manage risk and enhance their health and safety. This year’s theme reflects the need for personal responsibility and accountability within a strong safety culture.
See our website: www.iafcsafety.org/ or our FFN Group http://www.firefighternation.com/group/iafcsafetyhealthsurvivalsection for more details.
Mar 28, 2009
Jon Strong
Mar 28, 2009
Nicholas Alexander Wahl
Apr 1, 2009
John
I've just about got my app thru the department so I'm new to this whole firefighting thing as a member. A little back ground.
I have several member of my family all ready in fire service. My cus ( vol),uncle (paid) ,Great GF (paid and former chief of the dover air force base). So a good chunk of my family is happy about this.
I do have one question tho. When you get paged, how do you decided weather or not your going to respond. ex, wedding, church, date, banquet, distance, etc...
Thanks guys and stay safe!
Apr 2, 2009
Jon Strong
Apr 2, 2009
Jon Strong
Apr 2, 2009
pablo lister
Lima Peru
Apr 9, 2009
Bill Claus
Apr 12, 2009
Zech Berry
Apr 13, 2009
Sarah Kennedy
hope everyone had a good weekend and i hope you all have a good week to, stay safe out there!!
Apr 19, 2009
Jon Strong
Apr 19, 2009
Jon Strong
Apr 19, 2009
Sarah Kennedy
Apr 19, 2009