Barnard

63, Male

Victoria

Australia

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Other Senior Command Staff, Lieutenant
Years in Fire/EMS:
20
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
CFA
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
First joined CFA 1985 and still going strong had a short spell between 89 to 95 with a shift of work etc. Always been a voulenteer type person who enjoys helping others and a good team enviroment.
My Training:
After a while and plenty of training on offer you can rack up a few qualifications. Which all being well should mean you get the job done well in theory then in practise when needed ? But for the record I am a Deputy Group Officer , 1 st lt in my local brigade crew leader who is also strike team leader when required and B/A search & recue operator with lot of other bits and pieces under these. But remember it's not the bits of paper that make you a good Fireman.
Day Job:
self employed
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Love Fire/EMS
team working for the good of all it comes across
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Doing our job in a quick efficient and safe maner to the satisfaction of all. Knowing full well that every real job you do could involve a lot of missery for them the caller and a little bit of there misery for you the responder. There lies the challenge.

Comment Wall:

  • FireCat

    Hi David,

    Welcome to FFN! This is a great site informative and fun.

    TCSS
    Cat :o)
  • Leo Cartwright

    WELCOME DAVID TO FFN; WHERE ARE U FROM?
    LEO
  • Leo Cartwright

    Thanks David, yes its takes a while to get used of the system, but the more you use it the more you discover. yes it is wet here, only because I am on holidays. Wife and I are off to the UK next week. I will be assessing Road rescue at world level at Cardiff / Wales. You never know the temperature my reach the low 20s.. talk to You on my return in a group letter as I promised my FFN friends. God Bless Leo
  • FireCat

    Hi Barnard,

    How are you? I will be taking a holiday to Victoria.(Macedon Ranges) in about 4 months.....could you suggest where I should go to inquire about volunteering with the CFA ? Any information you can provide me with would be greatly appreciated!

    TCSS
    Cat :o)
  • FireCat

    Hi Barnard,

    I considering relocating to Macedon Ranges I only want to get information while I'm there on holiday. Thanks for your suggestions.

    TCSS
    Cat :o)
  • Leo Cartwright

    Hi again Barnard, can't help myself, In your picture, is that you in the Yellow or the boy with the CFA Bear.
    Have a nice day
    Leo
  • Daniel Curtis

    Hi Barnard, I'm out of Victoria VFD in Mississippi,,US. Must be a popular town name,,,lol. Welcome to the network and stay safe.