bryan russell

55, Male

Costa Mesa, CA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:
20
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Huntington Beach Fire, CA
Years With Department/Agency
10
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.ci.huntington-beach.ca.us/Government/Departments/Fire/in...
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Oklahoma City Fire 93-99
EMSA ambulance OKC 96-99
Riverside County Fire 88-92
Schaefers Ambulance 89-90
My Training:
Paramedic, firefighter extroidinaire. Started taking classes for fire in 86. Fought my first fire in 88.

Oklahoma City Fire Rescue 1993-1999 School of hard knocks Squad 21(retired), Engine 21, Engine 8

By the way, I have worked for Huntington Beach Fire Department since early 99'.
HBFD is now, and always has been one of the best fire organizations in the country.
We train our butts off. We are all robots who know exactly what to do by instinct.

So training, yeah I got that
About Me:
When I started my career I wanted to be Chief, then I settled on Capt., now I think being a fireman or engineer (driver) is the only way to go.
Political BS made me want to become a business man instead. I am hoping my website will take off and I can sleep uninterupted for life
Day Job:
CEO Date A Hero.com
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.dateahero.com/personals/
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
My step-dad and uncle were Riverside City, CA firefighters. Once I had my first interior direct attack on a fire I was hooked. Actually saving peoples lives got me really intersted in EMS. And, of course, the ladies love firemen
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Hangin out with the boys and shootin the shit
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Political bullshit in smaller departments. My career has suffered greatly from personality discrimination, ie I do not play well with others.

If you want to succeed, do not give your opinion until it is given to you.

Comment Wall:

  • Rhonda

    Hello Bryan...Welcome to FFN...Stay Safe

    Feb 4, 2008

  • Jim aka Bick

    HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE FFN . 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 08 AND STAY SAFE OUT THERE.

    Feb 4, 2008

  • bryan russell

    We do not get many Fires in Huntington Beach, But this was a hot one and I was on the nozzle. SWEET

    Feb 4, 2008

  • Mike Walker

    Dude I remember you. I hope you are doing good. Everything is going well here. I am riding out for Al Cothran at 7's and actually took a Chief's test today. Take the assessment next week. Wish me luck.

    Feb 4, 2008

  • Mike Walker

    Well the Barrio is the same. We still get quite a bit of fire. The rigs are falling apart and the station is falling in around us but we have a heck of a time. No we don't get many bikini's around here and to tell you the truth I don't think I would want to see our clientel in that attire. Be safe bro

    Feb 4, 2008