jeffklein

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Combination
Job Function
Assistant or Deputy Chief
Years in Fire/EMS:
27
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Perrysburg
Years With Department/Agency
16
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.perrysburgfire.com
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Private ambulance in '81
Medic -part-time FF/medic '85
Full-time- '87
Pburg Fire '91
A/C -'97
My Training:
FFII
Paramedic
Fire Instructor
Fire Inspector
Ohio Fire Executive
About Me:
My uncle owned a private ambulance serice. When I was 18 I started working for him. In '84 I went to medic school and when I graduated I started part-time as a FF/Medic at Ottawa Hills and Volunteer in Sylvania.

In '87 I became full-time at Whitehouse Fire and then in '88 moved back to Ottawa Hills full-time. In '91 an EMS levy failed causing me to moved to Perrysburg. In '97 I was promoted to assitant chief over seeing a shift and the EMS Bureau.

I also play the bagpipes with the Toledo Fire Pipe Band.
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Something I always wanted to do.

Comment Wall:

  • Firefighter Nation WebChief

    Welcome to Firefighter Nation!

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    Web Chief

    Jul 21, 2007

  • firenresq77

    You made it!!!

    Jul 21, 2007

  • firenresq77

    My pleasure, Jeff....... Everybody needs their own little Mini-Me!!

    Jul 22, 2007

  • 201

    Hi Jeff !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome ..........

    Jul 22, 2007

  • 201

    I have NO idea what you are talking about .............

    Jul 23, 2007

  • Tom Kenney

    Welcome aboard!!

    Stay safe!
    Tom

    Jul 27, 2007

  • kitn52

    HI. Have a great and safe week ...Kitn

    Aug 5, 2007

  • kitn52

    Hi Yes I have two theraphy dogs Kyrah.... A Border collie/Aussie mix Anna.....Shes my new theraphy dog An Irish Setter She goes for her 1st outing next Thursday to a Veterans Home I hop they like her You have a safe and wonderful week.......Kitn

    Aug 9, 2007

  • kitn52

    Meow....
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    Sep 1, 2007

  • Brian

    Thanks much for the add!

    Sep 8, 2007

  • TANYA CRAVEN

    YOU ARE VERY WELCOME. KEEP IN TOUCH AND STAY SAFE

    Sep 18, 2007

  • Janelle Williams

    Hi! Thanks for the add also! Glad you like my pipes. It's a group called Off Kilter. No, I don't play but I've always thought it would be awesome to learn. Everyone's always telling me I'm "long winded"...lol

    Oct 1, 2007

  • kitn52

    Hey happy humpback day stay safe Kitn

    Oct 24, 2007

  • Albert Colabelli

    HEY JEFF I HAVE A GOOD FRIEND THAT IS A PIPER HE IS A DETECTIVE , AND HE PIPERS ARE ALL FIREFIGHTERS,

    Nov 27, 2007

  • Big h2o Chief

    Hey Jeff,

    Good to meet you as well.

    My son Shane and I just started learning the Highland Pipes with the SD Firefighters Emerald Society.

    We are on that long lonley road... HA-HA.

    You take care and I'll see you around the Nation.

    Best-

    Mark

    Jan 28, 2008

  • Lance

    Hi Jeff!

    Things are finally slowing down after a busy January. Hoping the river thaws out and lowers before the walleye start running, thankfully its been a few years since we've fished anybody out.

    How bout your side of the bridge? We dont feel as much love from P'burg since you got the ladder truck! You dont call, dont write. We feel so used!

    Take care & be safe,

    Lance

    Feb 4, 2008

  • Lance

    Hi Jeff,

    Unfortunately i didn't make that run yesterday, i was working at Promedica. I did see it on the news, and they showed about a 2 sec clip of your boat in the water. At least it wasn't the heavy squad this time! (Sorry, i couldn't resist!)

    I think a combined drill would be great and very much needed. I keep saying we need to do more drilling on procedures instead of the usual pallet burns at the training center. God forbid anything huge happen nearby and we all need to work together, it may not be too pretty on our end.

    Have good one,
    Lance

    Feb 6, 2008

  • jeffklein

    Lance,

    But if you ever have a fire at a pallet factory...you'll be set.

    I sure felt like the time our squad went swimming. Once the boat got launched the ice picked up and good by boat. It always a mazes me how long the media is there, always asking questions taking pictures of everything and like you said, it is a 2 second clip. Oh well what ya gonna do...

    See ya Jeff

    Feb 6, 2008

  • Todd Preston

    Is was a fun time we looked good on the news and so did your boat ...hahaha

    Feb 7, 2008

  • Captain509

    Yes you did see me today...and is there a website for the pipes and drum shirts?

    Feb 16, 2008

  • SMOKEnPipesJim

    Mar 17, 2008

  • San Diego Firefighters' Emerald Society

    Thanks for the welcome!

    We have our eyes on Colorado and hope to kick start fundraisinig right away.

    Check back for information on community happenings; training opportunities, and Pipes and Drums Band performances.

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    For more information on joining feel free to drop us an email or visit us at:

    www.sdffemeraldsociety.com

    Apr 20, 2008

  • Mike Simmons

    Hey Chief! I know where Perrysburg is, spent many a night in the Flying J! Also my wife is a native of Fremont, Oh. Not far from ya.

    Jul 22, 2008