Steve

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter, Other
Years in Fire/EMS:
25
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Cazenovia
Years With Department/Agency
3 months
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Tully Hose Co. Tully NY
Apulia Fire Co. Apulia, NY
Hillcrest fire co #1 Rockland County
Spring Valley Hook and Ladder SV, Rockland County NY
My Training:
Fire and Life safety educator I . Exterior firefighter.
Relationship Status:
Divorced
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Love to help others
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Helping others
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Time limitations for vollies

Comment Wall:

  • Tony (buckit)

    Hate to say it but the dog looks better then you do..........

    Dec 7, 2007

  • Wendy Norris

    There is a lot of good information out there for preparing your department for an LODD. Check out firehero.org. That is the website for National Fallen Firefighter's Foundation. Also check out the Federation of Fire Chaplains at www.firechaplains.org. In their resources section they have a sample funeral guideline.

    Jan 20, 2008

  • Steve

    Thanks for your reply, I will look into the web sites you sent me. Thanks again !! Have a great day

    Jan 21, 2008

  • Tony (buckit)

    any time brother

    Jan 21, 2008

  • Katreena

    heck yes it is!! i'm ready for spring :) have a great week!

    Jan 22, 2008

  • Tiger Schmittendorf

    Thanks for the kind sentiments Steve.

    You're originally from Spring Valley. Do you know Wally Morris? Was he in Brewer Fire Co. or Hillcrest?

    Jan 31, 2008

  • Tiger Schmittendorf

    I met Wally and Gordon when I did some recruitment and retention consulting for Rockland County a few years back.

    They have some good folks in that neck of the woods and I'm impressed at how serious they are about doing whatever it takes to save the volunteer fire service.

    I've done some work up your way too.

    Feb 1, 2008

  • Steve

    Yes, they are doing real well in keeping the fire service in the volunteer service. Tully has a paid FF paramedic on 24/7. Quite a change from my days in Rockland county. They get EMS calls but no fires compared to what I seen when I was a member in Spring Valley and Hillcrest. Heck I'll even brag I probally seen more working fires then anyone had seen in thier life time here. They are a bunch real good deicated Volunteers down there an I miss it.

    Feb 2, 2008

  • Wendy Norris

    Hey Steve- Check out this link- http://www.firechaplains.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=41096&PID=544761
    It's about becoming a fire chaplain.

    Mar 2, 2008

  • Tiger Schmittendorf

    Thanks for the compliment on the FASNY article Steve.

    I hope you find some useful information in it.

    May 13, 2008

  • Chaplain Gerta Coetzee

    Hi Steve, I got you details from the Chaplain site. The best way to get involved with the chaplaincy is to go to you nearest firestation and ask them who their chaplains are. From there on the chaplains can assist you further. Each area works differently. Regards & Blessings, Chaplain Gerta Coetzee, South Africa.
    Ps. Good luck

    Aug 23, 2008