Big h2o Chief

, Male

San Diego, California

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Combination, Industrial/Institutional, Emergency Management
Job Function
Fire Chief / Chief of Department
Years in Fire/EMS:
25+
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Retired (and loving it)
My Training:
FF I & II; EMT-P; Flight Medic; Tac Medic (w/Clan Lab); HAZMAT Tech/Spec; Dive, Small Craft, Swiftwater Rescue; ConSpace, Trench, & High Angle Rescue; CBRNE-WMD; Industrial/ARFF; Occupational Health and Safety; Advanced Marine Firefighting (USCG & IMO-STCW); ICS/NIMS/NRP/NIPP; Instructor in most disciplines above… and of course all the boring required “White Hat” schools… Public Management, Administration and Law; Touchy-feely Human Resources stuff; Risk Management; Finance and Acquisition…blah-blah-blah...
Day Job:
Currently a Consultant for the County of San Diego, CA.
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.myspace.com/clanwoody
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Its a family affair... Join the military then join either the PD or FD. I always liked the Bad Guys growing up...So I chose the FD!
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The Brotherhood
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Adequate budgets and proactive financial planning to support modern plans, training and operations; leadership development; acquisition rigor, and; the health and safety of our Public Safety Professionals.

Comment Wall:

  • Marshal1

    I would not change it for a million bucks, but i wouldn't do it again for a million bucks either! well maybe for a buck. take care

    Aug 9, 2007

  • Ashley

    Hey I know its been awhile... haven't had my laptop haha anyways, that picture is a Bell 222... that's what we're still using out here for primary air transport.

    Sep 19, 2007

  • jeffklein

    Hey Chief, thanks for the invite!
    Hope all is well, just enjoying my 10 degree weather.

    Jeff

    Jan 25, 2008

  • Big h2o Chief

    San Diego Firefighters' Emerald Society invitation to 2008 St Patrick's Day Parade:


    To all Firefighters and their Families,

    The San Diego Firefighters' Emerald Society invites you all to come and march with us in this year's Saint Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 15th 2008.

    Please print and post the attached Flyer in your Firehouse(s) and contact me if you have any questions.

    Cheers-

    Chief Mark Woody, IFSO Ret.

    2008 Emerald Society Parade Invitation

    Feb 22, 2008

  • Bill Arnett

    Would love to join everyone at the parade, but we have a family fishing trip planed to Bishop. Thanks for the invite, perhaps next year....

    Mar 5, 2008

  • Pam

    Thanks for the invite...would love to join the parade but will be shaving my head for St. Baldrick's Day here in Soldotna, AK. Helps raise money for children's cancer research. joined late and don't have any donations but will shave my head to stand in solidarity with the children that lose their hair while going through Chemo. Maybe next year!

    Mar 5, 2008

  • Debora R. Lewis

    Hey Chief,
    Long distance shout from the east coast...Beaufort, SC! I am a new Captain looking to learn from those who have been there.

    Mar 5, 2008

  • Debora R. Lewis

    STAY ALERT...STAY ALIVE!

    Mar 6, 2008

  • R531

    thanks for the invite! i am going to our st. patty's day party tonight, but sadly will miss the NYC parade this year. i love your logo! are you a piper or drummer? i have been learning the pipes for about a year now, and hope to make it to our band (10th anniversary this year!!!) by summer.

    Mar 8, 2008

  • Big h2o Chief

    Nice to meet you. I "was" a Pipe Student until tonight. The Pipe Major moved me to Bass Drum as our guy is going to be gone for the next 18 months. That guys rocks too... talk about pressure!

    Happy St Patty!

    Mar 9, 2008

  • brian

    chief
    thought you would like to know that the terry farrell firefighters fund is opening a chapter in san diego county to assist firefighters and their families. We are coming out at the end of 2008 in september starting with the escondido and san marcos softball game. Please look at our web for information.
    terryfarrellfund.org
    all the best
    brian farrell

    May 22, 2008

  • David Ebel

    Chief,

    I am moving to Escondido, CA in the 15th of July. As a Firefighter Chaplain for over 25 years I am eager to "reattach" my self to a fire department. The chiefs of Bakersfield City Fire and Kern County Fire Departments will attest that I have served well the past 6years in addition to being the only Trained Trainer in Critical Incident Stress Management Basic, Group and Emotional And Spiritual Care. I ran many county wide CISM training in addition to serving on both departments CISM Teams.

    I am The Salvation Army officer now assigned to Escondido. Would you help me find my way around? I come to serve. There is a partial biographical information on my page or a resume is available by request.

    Blessings

    Major David Ebel
    ocaptd@yahoo.com
    david.ebel@usw.salvationarmy.org

    Jul 8, 2008

  • FRANCISCO AUGUSTO RIOS VILLALPAN

    GOOD DAY I AM A FIREFIGHTER OF MEXICO ESPERO ME you can answer or help required BOTAS EQUIPMENT AND PERSONAL PROTECTION MEASURES FOR GIRLS IN OUR INSTITUTION FOR WOMEN HOPE YOUR ANSWER
    THANKS

    Jan 17, 2009