Bill Major

60, Male

Buffalo

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Captain
Years in Fire/EMS:
21
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
BNIA-ARFF
Years With Department/Agency
4 years
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.bnia-arff.com
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I joined my local fire department following my dad's foot steps. It was a perfect fit for me. I became involved in the EMS aspect as well. I became an EMT, then AEMT and then a Paramedic. I have worked both as career person and volunteer.

Comment Wall:

  • Matt

    just sayin hello to some locals so... hello! nice to meet ya.

    Dec 19, 2007

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    thanks for the add William....are you a FASNY member? Given your proximity to Mike Wutz I'd have to say you'd better be...but you never know.

    Jan 4, 2008

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    Me again....is it William or Bill?

    If you read some of my blog posts, you'll find that I'm the FASNY state-wide training coordinator, but in addition to that, I'm about to embark on my journey to volunteer firefighter.
    This is a huge step for me....and I get the shivers, in a good way, every time I think about it. I have an enormous resevoir of respect for vollies...my job aside.
    I can't wait to start. For me, it was all about putting my character where my mouth was...stop talking the safety and training talk and start walking the bunker pants walk.

    Jan 4, 2008

  • LadyChaplain

    Hey, thanks for the add :-) Stay safe and God Bless!

    LC

    Jan 4, 2008

  • Alexandra Sutton-Pyle

    Hi, Thanks for the add. Happy New Year! Be safe this winter season. ~AS~

    Jan 6, 2008

  • LifeMember Eric Bohley

    Hi William, thanks for the add. take care and be safe out there.

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Randy Lowry

    Hi William,
    Thank you very much for the add. Take care.

    Randy

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Billy Magie Jr

    Hey thanks for the comment. I been here but I just joined the FD not that long ago. Well thanks a million and thanks for accepting the request.

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Randy Lowry

    William,
    You should check out www.arff.info it is a great forum for arff personnel and you can get alot of answers there. Also you can email me at fireman5309@gmail.com and I will try to answer any questions you might have.

    Cheers

    Randy

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    thanks for the comments William (Bill, Will, Hey You? preference?)
    Clarence is a bit of a drive....but I definitely appreciate the vote of confidence. I'm just one of those anal-retentive types who wants all the answers now, and hates looking like...well....the FNG.
    I'm fine, just a little nervous. If I were cocky, wouldn't you all be worrying instead??
    :)

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Bryan Goustos

    I agree with Rick Lowery. www.arff.info is a great place to find information. If you have any questionsjust ask and we'll try and get you the answers. Stay safe.

    Jan 8, 2008

  • Bill Major

    Yeah.... you can say that again.... It is never really safe.... It has made me a better man......Life is a highway!

    Jan 9, 2008

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    Interesting that you say that Bill....I've noticed while out on my runs that there seems to be a fair bit of bar/alcohol activity at the station....I don't begrudge anyone having a good time, heaven only knows I've had my share, but I don't believe that the fire station is the place for it. Call me stodgy, but when you're running big rigs and holding lives in your hand.....
    I won't know what the real environment is until I get in there, but I'm keeping an eye peeled.

    Jan 10, 2008

  • Michael Galante

    Hey bro good to here from you, I am good,you?................no more ems for me though

    Jan 11, 2008

  • JASON

    Things going well! Thanks, starting at Batavia soon in process of paperwork and Skills. Just hope everything levels out there!

    Jan 23, 2008

  • Bill Major

    Well, Monday starts a new day in my career. On Monday I start working at CFR for the airport.. Should be challenging and fun!

    Jan 27, 2008

  • steve

    Hello Bill.
    Well I Use To Be Ay Active Volunteer .And The Basically Chased The Volunteers Away We All Need To Take A Stand And Bring Back Volunteers By Writting To Our Govermentexplaining How..Valueable We Our To Our Community.

    Jan 27, 2008

  • Jessica

    hey im not sure im not as active as i was before sincei was in a car accident the only reason igo down to the fd is for meetings. if i hear something ill let you know

    Jan 27, 2008

  • Bill Major

    Hey thanks, sorry to hear you were in a car accident... I hope you are able to get back to being more active....

    Jan 27, 2008