Ken Mathews

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Fire Chief / Chief of Department
Years in Fire/EMS:
19
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Centerville Fire Rescue Centerville, Georgia
Years With Department/Agency
1 year
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.centervillega.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=...
My Training:
FF II, EMT-I, Fire Instructor III, Georgia Search & Rescue, a bunch of other stuff
About Me:
Monroe Co. Emergency Services (my home dept.)
19 years from vol. to paid; Firefighter to Training Captian
Fulton Co. Fire Dept.
8 years paid Firefighter
Georgia Fire Academy
8 years Adjunct Instructor
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Purely selfish. It makes me feel good to help others in their time of need.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Community service and brotherhood
Top Issues Facing Responders:
The kinder gentler (PC) fire service is killing us

Comment Wall:

  • Mark Akins

    I am in the process for Dekalb. It is rather slow.

    I am excited, everybody thinks I'm crazy. Retired at 46 and going back for more!!!!!

    Aug 13, 2007

  • Scott Ard

    Hey Bubba
    Every thing going good here since the wildfires went out. I miss working at GFA too. How much time are you getting up there. Hope everything going good in centerville. I'll try and get up there soon.
    Scott Delete Comment

    Aug 16, 2007

  • Tristen Cruz

    Hear you replaced me at GFA this morning. Hope the burn got done before it got too hot. See you soon, Chief!

    Aug 17, 2007

  • Ken Zaydel

    Whats up brother? I like this site thanks

    Aug 17, 2007

  • Brent Willis

    Hey Chief! Thanks for the info on the this site today

    Aug 17, 2007

  • Tim Connell

    Craig will be there all 3 days, I will be there on the second and third day. How about you? I enjoy working with such a GREAT CHIEF. You need to ask Corky about Dublin. Be safe my friend and hope to see you later.

    Aug 18, 2007

  • craig dukes

    Hey bubba tahnks for telling us about this site. Had a blast on friday always a pleasure working with you Dublin was a well better ask someone else

    Aug 19, 2007

  • Deron P. Wilson

    Hey Brother,
    I am glad to be aboard.

    Aug 19, 2007

  • Ken Zaydel

    I don't know brother. I will check my schedule and get with Corky. If I can't I will be with ya'll in spirit.

    Aug 20, 2007

  • Deron P. Wilson

    Thanks brother,
    I am very proud of our folks, because they are truly our folks. You and the other guys that helped with the class make the difference in our peoples lives. Thanks again,
    Pat

    Aug 21, 2007

  • B.Nadeau

    Whats up Bubba??

    Aug 24, 2007

  • B.Nadeau

    Thanks for the add Bubba. It must be the hairstyle we both share. Everyone from the county that knows you says Hi. Stay safe.

    Aug 28, 2007

  • Ken Zaydel

    Give me a call. I did not save your new number.

    Aug 29, 2007

  • Ken Zaydel

    Because I love you man. Know ain't that a reason not to call back. I was in your area today but the chief don't work on holidays.

    Sep 3, 2007

  • cornbread209

    whats up? I've been working hard. I gotta tell ya, going through those small holes in MOD 1 helped me go places at work I thought I couldn't. anyhow, tell capt allen cornbread says hey

    Sep 4, 2007

  • Tim Connell

    whats up Chief Bubba, r u going to be in Forsyth Saturday helping out with the Structual Class

    Sep 6, 2007

  • Tim Connell

    Bubba, do you remember the model number for the thermal imagers we tried at the Academy a few months ago?

    Sep 10, 2007

  • Tim Connell

    The Saturday was last weekend, had a real good class. I will get with you on the tics when I see you in a few weeks. Be safe and dont forget the little guys now that your a big CHIEF.

    Sep 11, 2007

  • Chris Elliott

    Heyyyyyyyyyyyy.

    Oct 21, 2007

  • Paul Chaknis

    Hi Chief Mathews, I need to ride down and see you. I want a patch. Hope you are doing well. Sure do miss seeing you around. email me sometimes..Paul Chaknis

    Jan 22, 2008