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Jim Brunelle Jr.

53, Male

Hudson Falls, NY

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Fire Chief / Chief of Department
Years in Fire/EMS:: 22 years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Kingsbury Vol. Hose Co. # 1, New York
Years With Department/Agency: 20 years
My Training:: Way too many to list all.
About Me:: 22 yrs of fire service, all with the Kingsbury Vol Hose Co. # 1. Held ranks of Captain, 4th asst chief, 3rd asst chief,I am currently serving my second time as chief of my company. Member of HVVFA, FASNY, WCVFA,NYSAFC,AND S.A.F.E.
Day Job:: Crane Operator/Welder
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Family Buisness, love the lifestyle and brotherhood.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Helping others,the adreniline rush.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Firefighter Safety, Retention & Recruitment, Funding.

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Kimberly A Bownas

Hey Jim, when does the vote end. I know the best man (you) will win but still would like to know how the vote is going... Good luck again and keep me posted...

Sep 8, 2008
Alessandro

Thank you for accepting my invitation. I am very happy to have you among my friends.

Sep 8, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Not problem and as I said, you deserve it... :o)

Sep 8, 2008
Justin Buck

when will u know who won

Sep 11, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

LOL, yeah that did take off and it is interesting at seeing what everybody is willing to admit to wearing under their bunkers. Not all of us are so traditional I guess you could say with wearing jeans under the bunkers.. :o)

Sep 13, 2008
tasha

thank you very much for your warm welcome

Sep 18, 2008
Dan Buell

I heard on the radio today that you are the Firefighter of the year!!! Congrats Brother!!!!!!

Sep 22, 2008
Moose

Hey brother, congrats on your award, you deserved it. Im proud to know you, and hope we can meet some day and talk shop. Stay Safe
Moose

PS- Giants, 3-0, going all the way!!! LOL

Sep 23, 2008
Tiger Schmittendorf

Hey Jim -

Thanks for your contributions to the auction. It raised over $5k all by itself.

I knew it was going to get crazy when the first case of Hook & Ladder Ale went for $90!

The entire event was hugely successful. I can't think of anyone more deserving than Denny Allen.

Thanks.

Sep 23, 2008
Daniel Robert Garvin

Hi Jim! I'm new to the group...congrats on the award! Are you up for a patch swap? I an send you Montreal, Canada FD. Stay safe...keep low!

Danie

Sep 24, 2008
Daniel Robert Garvin

Hey Jim! The patch is on the way! Thanks buddy. Stay safe! My address:

Daniel Garvin
4399 Viau Street
Pierrefonds, Quebec, Canada
H9H 3B1

P.S. Love the music!!!

Daniel

Sep 25, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Good afternoon Jim. Am going crazy getting ready for fire prevention week. Just want to pull my hair out.... Aaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!! LOL. Be safe buddy.... :o)

Sep 25, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

that is a friend of mine that has that costume. If you google Sparky it will bring up the company that has him and he has a moving mouth and his eyes blink. He also has music. It is really cool...

Sep 25, 2008
Wes Anders

Thanks for the add Jim and congrats on the award. Nice pictures that was one big barn fire.

Sep 25, 2008
Daniel Robert Garvin

10-4 Jim! Ditto from here....let me know when it arrives! e well.
Daniel

Sep 26, 2008
Wes Anders

Hey your songs were so good I had to steal a few thanks.

Sep 27, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Afternoon Chief. I hear you are going to be at the Seminar in Albany when Tiger is speaking. that will be cool, i will see you there...

Sep 28, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Good Evening Chief.... :o)

Oct 5, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Hey Jim, I see your class went well. How is the fire prevention stuff going? I do the school next week. We just did one of the preschools last week and it wasn't bad...

Oct 9, 2008
CJ Knapp

Hey just wanted to give you, and Mary Ellen "KUDOS" on the class Tuesday night!!!!

Oct 9, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Hey Jim, missed you on Saturday. We had a great time....

Oct 20, 2008
Chan Rivera

hello jim whats up "Chan"

Oct 20, 2008
Chan Rivera

hi jim me too be safe "Chan"

Oct 27, 2008
Tiger Schmittendorf

Hey Jimbo -

Nice to finally meet you on Saturday. Too bad we didn't get a chance to spend any time together but I understand when duty calls.

It must have sucked working in that rain Saturday night. That's some of the worst I've seen in a long time.

I'm always available to come up to Kingsbury if you're ever interested.

Stay safe. Train often.

Oct 27, 2008
Tiger Schmittendorf

Thanks Jim -

I actually had to cut my presentation short because there was so much discussion - but that's a good thing - especially I could keep that crowd entertained....

Oct 28, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Oct 31, 2008
Eric

Hey Chief, the honor was ours. Thank you for inviting us and letting us participate. We will be better prepared next time as well. Thanks to everyone there for helping us out. As always, we will be looking forward to any opportunities to help in the future. Hopefully we will have a bigger turn out for future events. I was checking out the comments by Chief Schmittendorf and I think that it would be awesome to have him come to the area. I did not get a chance to go to the last seminar, unfortunately I had to work. Talk to you later, stay safe.

Nov 1, 2008
Andy Entwistle

Just realized I spent the weekend sitting behind you in STICO at Montour Falls. Didn't click until this morning. Bummer. Perhaps I'll bump into you again out there.

Nov 3, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Happy Thanksgiving Jim.

Nov 27, 2008
Tommy

A very good reason indeed....I am just glad nothing happened to you..would love one of the new designs...you have been much more communicative than others i have sent out to...

Nov 29, 2008
Lucie

hay how you doing .. yes it is nice to see some local on here......

Nov 30, 2008
Tommy

Thanks againd really looking forward to puttin those patches on my wall they will be a great addition...always trying to get more pics up but our photographer is not the greatest..

Nov 30, 2008
Eric

Chief,
Congrats on the promotion! That's awesome to hear. I know you'll do well and I look forward to continued opportunity to work with you and your fine department. Again, congrats and you've earned it.

Dec 4, 2008
Dave, NB 9

Hey, Mel......... I don't have my glasses on..I'm squinting real hard here..... who posted the back of a sports jersey for Jim's photo?

Oh.... Now I see It's some sort of hat?

No way.... Holy . (*%%$!@#...... Jim, Congrats !!

Dec 4, 2008
Bill Major

Congrats on the promotion... stay safe

Dec 4, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Hey Jim, that is really great. Congratulations...... Be careful you don't let it go to your head, you wouldn't want that nice helmet not to fit... :o)

Dec 4, 2008
Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich

What; you had to do it twice to get it right?
Or are you going to be twice as nice this time?
No, wait; you're NY. You were re-negotiating your contract.
I can't figure it out, Jim.
But anyone willing to step up and lead has my deepest admiration and respect.
And sympathy.
Keep you and your people safe.
TCSS.
Art

Dec 4, 2008
turk182

Congrats on becoming chief! Iguess both of us will be in the hot seat this year.

Dec 4, 2008
Justin Buck

Congrats on becoming the new Chief. take care and stay safe

Dec 4, 2008
CJ Knapp

hey Jim... Just wanted to say CONGRATS!!!!! I heardthe news tonight, and I'm very glad t hear it!!!!
Take Care, and Stay Safe Brother!!!!

Dec 4, 2008
CJ Knapp

Anytime brother!!!! You deserve it!!!! I've heard some of the other parts of the line up but not all... So, you'll have to let me know....

Dec 4, 2008
Andy Entwistle

Great news - congratulations and good luck!

Dec 5, 2008
Mike

Jim,
Congratulations... I have always found news of a promotion enjoyable... and then when I get the paycheck, well worth the hard work.

Dec 5, 2008
Jeremy Bolster

Funny, I wish my helmet looked like that.

Dec 11, 2008
Cameron Monroe, Captain, Argyle

YO Chief,
U and sitting next to Bover-He just added me 2,

Congrats on Chief ( I think ) HAHA

Dec 11, 2008
Pete Kitchner

I know I got to do something. Hey I see everyone patting you on the back but what about the rest of us, not even a thanks?

Dec 11, 2008
Jenn

Hey thanks for your comment. Stay safe especiall with all this ice!

Dec 12, 2008
Pete Kitchner

Dude, you harass me about my pics but you hold all of them

Dec 13, 2008
Pete Kitchner

It was a blast for sure, wife's having hard time recovering.

Dec 14, 2008
Fire Instructor

WORK TRAIN WORK IT NEVER ENDS THANK GOD!!!!

Dec 20, 2008

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