Tim Diehl

62, Male

Cumberland, MD

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function: Battalion Chief / Division Chief
Years in Fire/EMS:: 25 years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Howard County DFRS
Years With Department/Agency: 18 yrs
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Frostburg Vol Fire Dept
Bedford Rd Vol Fire Dept
My Training:: FFII, FOII, EMT-B, Arson Investigator (CFEI), Inspector III,
About Me:: Started with volunteer dept in 1983 then moved to Frostburg FD in 1985. Worked my way through those ranks to AC. Started in 1990 with Howard County DFRS and am currently the BC in Code Enforcement. Have BS from UMUC in Fire Science and AA's in Business Admin and Elecro-Mechanical Technology from Allegany College.
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Wanted to do something challenging and exciting while helping people. Getting the satisfaction of doing a job well done and making a difference even if its a small one.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: each day is different
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Lack of communication skills and unwilling to change. Adapt to new technologies.

Jim aka Bick

HELLO TIM WELCOME TO FFN. I'M SURE YOU WILL ENJOY THE SITE. FEEL FREE TO ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO. ONE CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY FRIENDS IN THIS WORLD. HAVE A GREAT NEW YEAR AND BE SAFE OUT THERE.

Jan 3, 2008