RODD FERNANDES

51, Male

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid
Job Function
Training Officer, Fire / Arson Investigator, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), Firefighter, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:
15 years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Pahrump Valley Fire Rescue Services
Years With Department/Agency
11yrs
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Mt Charleston Clark County Vol Fire Dept
My Training:
FFI
EMT-B
EMT-I
EMS INSTRUCTOR
ARSON I
FF-I
PUMP OPERATOR I
HAZ-MAT OPERATIONS
FIRE PREVENTION
3RD PARTY CERTIFIER CDL
CEVO INSTRUCTOR
SAFETY BOARD OFFICER
ACTING VOL STATION LT
FIELD TRAINING OFFICER [FTO]
NIMS 200,400,500,600,700
About Me:
I was raised in a family that my step-father was a career firefighter in Las Vegas Nv I remember watching him going out on calls when we would visit him and thought this what I want to do when I grow up, now that I'm in the job I never new the politics and issues revovling this job but hey I'm learning everyday, in the dept I'm in today we are small but calls are tremendous and we are so busy that training at times takes a back seat to us I guess without a sturdy base of structured training in this career I recieved I would of been done along time ago. Being safe and stopping at times to smell the roses ( keeping the burn out on the down low ) and thanking god for talents I have recieved in this career are the factors to further myself and my family to achieving our goals, I go to work everyday and pray that if I have got to leave on a call that it is not willed or for my selfish endeavors but to provide a service to people in need. When I'm done with my tour and go home to my family I pray everyday that if that one day comes that I must go to my real home in the heavens my family and friends will know I did the best job I could and retire me to old man fire for eternity, until then God Bless and be safe ......
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.myspace.com/halagen
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I like to fight fire and run heavy call volumes.....
Why I Love Fire/EMS
TRAINING TO CALL STRUCTURE AND THE RETURN TO THE STATION AFTER A CALL......
Top Issues Facing Responders:
TRAINING
FINANCIAL
GOVERMENT SUPPORT

Comment Wall:

  • Jim aka Bick

    HELLO RODD WELCOME TO FFN FEEL FREE TO ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO. ONE CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY FRIENDS IN LIFE, AND BE SAFE OUT THERE

    Dec 9, 2007

  • JOHNNY BERNA

    thanks Rodd

    Dec 9, 2007

  • Brian Rueger

    Rodd,

    I was a member of the IAFF for 18 years.

    Brian

    p.s Check out my fire photography at
    http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v367/brueger/

    Dec 9, 2007

  • DVPcapt

    hi Rod, Matt from Death Valley. Glad to hear you and your family made it out of that pit.

    Dec 10, 2007

  • Swedish firefighter

    Hi Rodd! Nice that you added me as a friend! I´m new here, so i´m not sure how to accept you request. Hope you can help me!

    Dec 10, 2007

  • dan172

    Hi Rod thank for the Add, I hope everything goes alright for a white Christmas. It will most likely rain up here in PA.

    Dec 10, 2007

  • Joel Swanson

    Thanks for the ADD, Rodd!
    Stay Safe & Happy Holidays...

    Dec 10, 2007

  • Pablo J. de la Torre

    thanks for the invite.

    Dec 10, 2007

  • Brad Carlson

    Thanks for the add Rodd.Stay safe..

    Dec 10, 2007

  • Big Al

    thanks for the add,to all be safe this holiday and make sure you all give that special hug to the children and of course the wife and don't forget all our paw friends.
    Peace to all my Brothers AND FAMILY.

    Dec 10, 2007

  • Bob Allard

    TKS for the add, lets all remember to be safe all the time

    Dec 10, 2007

  • Coty Anderson

    Hey Rodd thanks for the add..Keep it safe out there and suck gas and haul ass on them High Volumes..I with ya I love them too!!

    Dec 10, 2007

  • Shawn

    Thanks for the add Rodd. Good luck in your new home...The snow gets old, but I have to say if it is cold out I like to see snow on the ground. Have a great Holiday.

    Dec 11, 2007

  • Doc

    Thanks for adding me as a friend. Enjoy your new home.

    Dec 11, 2007

  • scott kauhn

    thanks for the add stay safe

    Dec 11, 2007

  • Jason

    From Delaware

    Dec 12, 2007

  • firefighter739

    thanks for the request.... stay safe....ff739 in nc

    Dec 12, 2007

  • Joel Swanson

    Happy Holidays, Rodd.
    Hope You & Your family have a Happy, Healthy & Safe Holiday Season.

    Dec 14, 2007

  • MIKE

    thanks for the add man taker easy out there

    Dec 14, 2007

  • Todd

    Thanks for the add! Stay safe!

    Dec 17, 2007

  • Engineco913

    Thanks for the add, be safe out there, and Happy Holidays

    Dec 17, 2007

  • boozer

    whats going on bro thanks for the add

    Dec 17, 2007

  • Randy Macey

    Thanks for the AD, wish you and your family a safe and happy holidays. 3 more days and I'm off for the rest of the year. Sweeeeeet Vacation, lots of snow.... What more can you ask for ....

    Mace

    Dec 18, 2007

  • dcltsc2

    thanks for the add

    Dec 18, 2007

  • EMS4LIFE

    thanx 4 the add r u paid or volunteer?

    Dec 18, 2007

  • Edwin Clapp

    Thanks for the add. Stay safe out there!!

    Dec 18, 2007

  • Charles Holcomb

    ty for the add

    Dec 20, 2007

  • Joel


    MERRY CHRISTMAS
    BE SAFE!

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    Dec 20, 2007

  • Marc Allen

    Sorrry for the late response, but thanks for the ADD.
    Welcome to the south.

    Dec 20, 2007

  • Troy Wolf

    Hi Rodd thanks for the add hope you have a safe and merry christmas

    Dec 21, 2007

  • Joel Swanson

    Hey Rodd,
    Have A Super New Year!

    Dec 31, 2007

  • James

    Have a happy new year.

    Dec 31, 2007

  • Bob Allard

    sounds like you are the outdoor type, same here, love my hunting and the grand kids

    Jan 9, 2008

  • Mike Carey

    Hey Rodd Just wanted to pop in and say hi. Hope all is well

    Jan 18, 2008

  • Greg

    Hey Rodd, Just thought I'd drop in and say hi. Have you guys gotten all settled in? Hope so. Stay safe and take care.

    Jan 18, 2008

  • Don Gesualdi

    Hey brother , thanks for the add. Are you just outside of Vegas? I may be heading back out there in the fall!

    Feb 24, 2008

  • Huw Jones

    Thanks for the add my friend.
    Stay low, stay safe,

    Feb 25, 2008

  • Bob Allard

    Want some snow?

    Feb 27, 2008

  • Lt. Raymond Oliver HPFD 6505

    Cute baby girl, She looks like a future FireFighter
    I have a 4 yrs Girl and 7yrs Boy.
    They both love the Fire Dept.
    Well stay safe out there,if it's to safe do it twice
    Have a great one
    Raymond Oliver HPFD 6540

    Mar 2, 2008

  • RICKY BENSON

    Hey Rodd.I know where Pahrump is,thanks to Art Bell.One of the guys I work with has an ex mother in law who works for PFD.I'll find out who she is,you may know her.Thanks for the add,Ricky

    Mar 11, 2008

  • William (Billy) Taylor

    Hi Rodd, welcome to FFN gald to add you .see ya around.

    Mar 12, 2008

  • mike james seaborn

    Thank you very much for the add God bless and stay safe

    Mar 21, 2008