Jim Cooper

, Male

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Training Officer, EMT - Basic, Other
Years in Fire/EMS:
18
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Rockaway Beach Volunteer Fire Department
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Netarts-Oceanside RFPD, OR
Seal Rock RFPD, OR
Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue, OR
La Pine RFPD, OR
My Training:
NFPA FFI, NFPA FFII, Fire Ground Leader, NFPA Driver, NFPA Pumper Operator, NFPA Instructor I, NFPA Instructor II, Hazmat Awareness & Operations, NFPA Rope Rescue Tech, First Aid & CPR Instructor, EMT-B
Day Job:
Fire Training Service Consultant
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I wanted to be a firefighter from a very young age.




Most everything.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The chalenge and the duty to the community
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Retention & recruitment of volunteers, lack of adequate staffing, apparatus/driving accidents, non seatbelt use and lack of physical fitness.

Comment Wall:

  • Jim aka Bick

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

    Dec 20, 2007

  • Jim Cooper

    Hello to all,

    I recently found this site and thought i'd give it a try for some fire service networking.

    Dec 21, 2007

  • Jacque

    Welcome to FFN. Seems there are alot of us joining this site. Its awesome so far to know everyone on here. Hope the page works out to your advantage. Happy Safe Holidays!!

    Dec 21, 2007

  • JERMAINE

    HEY THERE MY NAME IS JERMAINE WATSON I AM FROM WEST SIDE FIRE DEPT. IN ST.ALBANS,WV AND I AM INTERESTED IN TRADING PATCHES WITH YOU: MY ADDRESS IS

    JERMAINE WATSON
    106 BEVERLY STREET
    ST. ALBANS WV 25177

    SEND YOUR ADDRESS TO ME SO I CAN MAIL OUT YOUR PATCH:
    AGAIN THANX, MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOURS

    Dec 22, 2007

  • Jim Cooper

    I conduct fire service training and training records management as a fire service consultant. I specialize in serving small and or understaffed agencies. Please check out my site, and thank you in advance.

    Dec 22, 2007

  • JERMAINE

    send me your address so i can mail my patch to u...thanx
    merry christmas

    Dec 22, 2007

  • Susie Young

    We should talk I also work in staffing. Mine is nurses. I also staff paramedics to one of the local hospitals.I agree about the staffing issues. I have a little different take one how to manage the nursing shortage with Paramedics with enhanced skill levels

    Jan 2, 2008

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    I agree wholeheartedly about the seatbelts issue. I'm just astounded at how so many otherwise intelligent people can make such a stupid decision in not wearing a seatbelt.
    Thanks for your comments-

    Jan 5, 2008

  • Spanner 122

    Hi Jim! My pleasure. It's nice to read some common sense on here now and then, and to also see some more people actually realize that life safety is our biggest job, including our own. Safety First!! :)
    Take care and let me know if you're coming to Canada!! I'll see if I can play tour guide!!

    Jan 8, 2008

  • Spanner 122

    I know what you mean. I try to stay away from those threads only because it's really different up here. Green lights only, inside, on the dash, not mounted to the vehicle and the HTA has to be followed, no exceptions, so no speeding, no running reds and stops, even after stopping for them.
    I find threads like that kind of like the student who asks a question only so he can answer it himself and tell you a story of what he's done... haha... we had a couple of those in drill school.. they definitely add to the entertainment!! :)

    Jan 8, 2008

  • Captain Hays

    Hay Captain, How is life in Oregon? All good here in Washington. Take care out there.

    Feb 17, 2008

  • AVI LAP

    Hi,
    As part of the life saver community you are more then welcome to join Police Facebook - Worldwide Social Network for active and retired law enforcement officers, volunteers & supporters.
    http://www.policefacebook.com
    Avi Lap

    Feb 27, 2008

  • Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich

    Jim:
    Thanks for adding me as a friend.
    I find your contributions to the discussions on this website very insightful.
    Keep it up.
    Your knowledge and dedication to the profession is refreshing and welcomed.
    TCSS.
    Art

    Feb 27, 2008

  • Laura

    Hi, yea i hope so. I am taking my EMT soon, so i will more than likely be running more calls. I cant wait! Oh, and 18 years? Thats not bad, you're only as young as you feel, and keep smiling, it makes you look younger too!! lol Thanks and take care!
    Laura*

    Feb 28, 2008

  • Jessica

    HI

    May 8, 2008

  • Leola Hulet

    Hello, It's been a long time since Ione, They are good guys. It's been awhile since living in Oregon, but my husband wanted to move up here. I like it. But we have had a lot of fires, none yet this year, but you never know. Thanks for the comment. Have a great day.

    Jun 20, 2008

  • Michelle E

    Great to hear from another Oregonian! Thank you!

    Jun 23, 2008

  • Sandi Humphfres

    Thanks, so far its been busy. Hope yours is good and safe to!

    Jul 8, 2008

  • Lisa

    That playground drill is so great!! We have similar structures at the daycare where I work. I wonder if I could get our local fire department to come on over and do a little something like that. Lol

    Jul 22, 2008