Cord

57, Male

Seabrook, TX

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, Industrial/Institutional, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer, Other Response Agency Type
Job Function
Training Officer, Safety Officer, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, EMT - Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Other
Years in Fire/EMS:
22
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Oilind Safety Pasadena, TX
Years With Department/Agency
1 1/2
Dept. Web Site:
http://CLTrailcoarses@aol.com
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
22 year Fire/Special Rescue Operations. Diver, Confined Space/High Angle Rescue, Hazmat Specialist and Instructor, Training officer of 2 sheriffs dive teams
My Training:
EMT-P (expired), NREMT- B (current) OSU Fire Service Instructor I, PADI Rescue/Recovery Diver, CSI Investigations, Fire/Arson Investigation, Explosion and Bomb Scene Investigation, Biological Agent Detection, ect.
About Me:
5 1/2 months on Hurricane Katrina - Volunteer FF/EMT, Have been training officer of serveral dive teams, Have worked as paid, volunteer and industrial FF/EMT and Special Rescue. Currently training and safety coordinator for Oilind Safety. I train for basic OSHA, Confined Space/High Angle Rescue and HAZMAT. I also work with a number of local ERT units for training and outside evaluations.
Relationship Status:
Separated
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.myspace.com/drkhorseman
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
To make a difference and save lives
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Helping people and trying to save lives. Being there for them in their time of need
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Training and teamwork. Communication systems are a big problem also as we learned on Katrina.

Comment Wall:

  • mudnut

    Right back at you. Be safe out there.

    Jul 25, 2007

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