robbie

52, Male

saint george

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic, EMT - Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer, Other
Years in Fire/EMS:
12
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Colleton County Fire Rescue
Years With Department/Agency
6.5
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
S C National Guard as a Firefighter/EMT
My Training:
FF1, FF2, Hazmat Tech, EMT-B, ARFF, Rope, fire Inspector,diver, driver operator, structural collapse, trench rescue, confind space, ariel ops,rescue the rescuer, pump 2,
About Me:
I started in the Fire Dept as a volunteer, and it transpired from there. I was already in the National guard doing another job and it was fitting that I could let the army train me and save my vol some money. I became a paid person about 7 years ago and was deployed to Iraq in 04 and while I was gone My paid dept went combi and I had to become an EMT after I returned home. Well It's been a couple of years and I kinda like the medical side so I am probally am going to paramedic school soon.
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
friends
Why I Love Fire/EMS
being in the midst of the stuff and being able to help people
Top Issues Facing Responders:
There is only one issue that I am serious about and that is just funding. We do what we do because it is a calling for most of us, and we are not here for the money but I'll be Damn if we do not deserve to earn a living so our families can live comfortable.

Comment Wall:

  • Joe Totero

    Thanks for the add. Stay safe & have a good one.

    Sep 16, 2007

  • tommy oliver

    BE SAFE

    Sep 24, 2007

  • robbie

    Well another on the bus at the beach. It is really slow down here and the call volume is about 5 a month and from from oct / april so we try to find things to keep busy.

    Oct 10, 2007

  • robbie

    To answer your question this was after the first pic and we are not sure if it was a flash over or a collaspe of the roof.

    Oct 11, 2007

  • Captain Wayne Sammons

    thanks for the add and also join sc firefighter group

    Oct 30, 2007

  • robbie

    Evening Everyone: I am in need of some info and hope any of you can give me some insight. One of my vol dept is trying to implement the wearing of traffic vest but the debate on if bunker gear meets the new fed reg that will be law in Nov. If any of you can lead me to the reg and or the public saftey requirements for bunker gear to meet these's requirments.

    Mar 11, 2008

  • richard k stanley

    yes and hes my dad

    Mar 25, 2008

  • richard k stanley

    my dad now has his own ffn i told him to add u

    Apr 21, 2008

  • Russell Stanley

    well you know some of us old guys take more time to get this techno stuff

    Apr 25, 2008

  • robbie

    You were a tech nerd in school what happened

    Apr 25, 2008

  • Lori Stanley

    Hey robbie whats up... Long time ... I hope you are doing good. I am a hugh support with the fire dept so thanks for this website....

    There are a few of the wives of firemen in the chas area that want to get together and start a support group...

    Well call me later....

    Apr 25, 2008