Chad King

49, Male

Belmont, New York

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:
14
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Belmont Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
8
My Training:
a lot between NY and PA, NY State Firefighter 1
About Me:
Burning the candle at both ends, and sometimes in the middle as well
Day Job:
CNC Machinist on the 3rd shift, 11p - 7a. I run a 5-axis gantry mill for production of Compressor components
Relationship Status:
Other
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Tradition. I am the third generation in my family that is involved in the volunteer fire service. My 5 yr old son loves it when we go to the firehouse. He is hooked on it as well.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I enjoy the comaraderie of the firehouse, I like helping people. It gives u a great feeling
Top Issues Facing Responders:
recruitment and retention, funding, respect from community

Comment Wall:

  • Chad King

    Check out this Website. It is the Penn Yan, NY Fire Dept. official website. I am close friends with many of the Hydrant Hose company firemen. They have a great arsenal of equipment in their station. enjoy. http://www.teamgi.invisionzone.com/pyfd/joomla/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

    Jul 28, 2008

  • Yee

    Does he volunteer anywhere?

    Aug 7, 2008

  • Eric Cooper

    Hey Chad, good pictures. Yes, Rush is great. Stay safe out there my brother!

    Aug 7, 2008

  • steven zahaba

    not to much whitehall 2 towns away had a pretty tough structure fire last night they couldn't keep it knocked down it kept flaring up from the attic

    Aug 8, 2008

  • Jennica Stout

    That's a good question with a very long answer, lol...organs must be heartbeating and brain dead; tissue donors are all done post mortem. That kind of nutshells it, I hope:-)

    Aug 8, 2008

  • Lisa

    It's going good thanks.

    Aug 9, 2008

  • Toni

    just checking on you

    Aug 11, 2008

  • Shelby

    no not very many oil well fires at all...more house and grass fires than anything..and lots and lots of car wrecks

    Aug 12, 2008

  • bob

    hello from tioga center new york

    Aug 12, 2008

  • steven zahaba

    it's going pretty good thanks for asking how about you staying safe I hope!!!!!

    Aug 13, 2008

  • Jennica Stout

    Hope it's just as nice there as here...for August, we've had the best weather. Not the usual hot, icky stuff!!

    Aug 13, 2008

  • Noggy

    Hi Chad, things are great here in Kilkenny (weather's a bit crappy but a typical Irish summer I suppose!), the calls are flowing steady enough so we can't complain. How are things with you?

    Aug 15, 2008

  • Noggy

    Hi Chad, so you're putting in the O.T? Ah well, it has to be done I suppose! How's things with your department, are you busy with calls?

    Aug 16, 2008

  • Amanda

    i aint been hiding any were dear!! LOL Just been real busy!! I also was off work for about 4 days due to me being sick. But im up and kickin now!! How are you

    Aug 16, 2008