byron

61, Male

punxsutawney

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
President / Administrator / Commissioner, Safety Officer, First Responder
Years in Fire/EMS:
30
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Scandia VFD Russell, PA
Years With Department/Agency
15
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Clarendon VFD
My Training:
Firefighter essentials, emta, emtb, first responder, hazmat awareness, structure burn to many others to list
About Me:
was an emt for oveer 20 years, til i got injured at work, so i have to settle being a first responder, i have good days and bad so i can't do alot
Day Job:
disabled
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.myspace/warrencountyfirefighters
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
to help others
Why I Love Fire/EMS
being able to help others
Top Issues Facing Responders:
i feel the government is getting to involved training and all which is necessary but, making it hard to get funds, thus making the volunteers have to work harder at fund raising, also i feel if a department gets a grant they shouldn't be eligible for a few years to let other departments to get some funds

Comment Wall:

  • Mechanics2Capt

    That is a good line from Hillstreet Blues, but how many of the kids remember that show. I don't even think it on reruns anymore. Nic at night does't have it on. And life is to short, live each day as it may be your last. Have fun in life - be a firefighter.

    Sep 5, 2007

  • Randy Macey

    Thanks for the Add!

    Check out the some of the Groups, I have started up "Close Calls" an area to tell your story of what you did and should not of so others learn. "Roll Calls" this is another group that allows you to tell us about your station and district. "Trainers Corner" is another area that you can read about issues other trainers have or deal with. As well if your not a trainer you can ask questions or state concerns you have. If you have a hard time locating them just go to my site and look at the bottom left hand corner.

    Enjoy, be safe and remember we all come home.

    Mace

    Sep 5, 2007

  • Randy Macey

    Please tell me you don't have snow already...haha!
    Or are you just informing everyone what it's going to be like in a couple of months....

    Sep 5, 2007

  • Peter Lupkowski

    I thought that I was the only one that was old enough to remember Sgt Phil Esterhaus and Hill Street. Nice tip. If you're ever in Wellsboro, stop by...

    Sep 5, 2007

  • Joe Totero

    Thanks for the add. Stay safe!

    Sep 5, 2007

  • Randy Macey

    I like that, about how the ice only goes to the bottom. Well I'm heading up north tomorrow for a week of fishing and then back up in Oct. for 3 weeks of Moose hunting. So the only fire I will be fighting is the camp fire....

    Sep 6, 2007

  • Peter Lupkowski

    Unfortunately not this year. Somebody's got to stay home and take care of the calls right?

    Sep 6, 2007

  • Firefighter Nation WebChief

    Welcome to Firefighter Nation!

    Be sure to check out the groups page to find some that may relate to you, easily post/upload pictures and videos, start discussing topics in the forums, write your own blog and of course, invite all of your friends and fellow responders to Firefighter Nation. You can use the 'invite' tab at the top to send a note to you e-mail contacts, or post a bulletin on your MySpace or Facebook profile.

    Have a great weekend and thanks again for being part of our social network!

    Web Chief

    Sep 7, 2007

  • Dennis Eickhoff

    Thanks for adding me as a friend. I have a nephew in the Bushkill Fire Department. Been working on our annual fire banquet and putting together a slideshow of our department's history. Hopefully it will all work out.

    Sep 7, 2007

  • bearnpa1

    thank u, hard times lately.. wife dealing with cancer and i probably will have to have right ear drum surgery ( again) last time 1978..blew on a call..fixed..but that was 29 yrs ago...later dude...

    Sep 10, 2007

  • Randy Macey

    No fish spoil, I'm back and it rained... You know what happens when your go out with a bunch of guys and it rains. Gives them a reason to either fish in the rain and get wet or just stay back at camp and drink. All is good up North.... How goes it down there?

    Sep 13, 2007

  • Jacquelynn D.

    well thank you im still trying to fiure this place out though lol

    Sep 13, 2007

  • Randy Macey

    Well the weather really sucked, sounds as though it's going to be an early winter and a rough one.
    But even rain and snow, is good if your off and not having to work or drive. 3 more weeks and then back up north for Moose....

    Sep 14, 2007

  • Heather

    Well I am not sure what I did to deserve the you go girl..but thanks for the props...have a great weekend!

    Sep 14, 2007

  • Carol

    Thanks for the add and the comment Byron! Stay safe!

    Sep 14, 2007

  • Meri

    thanks for the add!!

    Sep 14, 2007

  • Jessica

    about 2 1/2 hrs north of his hometown.

    Sep 15, 2007

  • Tyler

    thany you

    Sep 17, 2007

  • Tyler

    thank you

    Sep 17, 2007

  • jerome mcclain

    you be safe too brotha. thanks for the add request

    Sep 18, 2007