united 289..{Dave}

Male

Ohio

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Fire Chief / Chief of Department
Years in Fire/EMS:
28 years Vol fire/16 years Vol/paid EMS
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Summerfield V.F.D.
Years With Department/Agency
28 years
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
County EMA board, County 911 advisory board.
My Training:
Trained at Firefighter level one. Operation hazmat. Advance EMT. Rope rescue. R.I.T. Officers Training.
About Me:
I am 46 Y.O. Divorced. I have two adults kids. Both in the medical field. My son is 24 Y.O. and is a Paramedic at OSU Hospital E.R. My daughter is 23 and is a P.T.A. Very proud of them. I really love the fire and EMS service.
Day Job:
Auto Tech/Shop Forman for ODOT
Relationship Status:
Divorced
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
To serve my community. What a rewarding career it has been
Why I Love Fire/EMS
It gives the satisfaction of serving my community and my country
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Staffing. In our Vol Dept. we run a first responder unit for EMS. At present time we only have two emt's One basic and one advance. The fire side we have a 17 man rositer.

Comment Wall:

  • Pam B

    Cool profile pic!!! He's an amazing artist!!!

    Oct 15, 2008

  • John

    Welcome to FFN

    Oct 15, 2008

  • John

    This is a really great site

    Oct 15, 2008

  • Firehouse Dolls

    Welcome to FFN

    Oct 17, 2008

  • Da Fire Rescue Girl !!!

    well dave thanks give me time i will start i may tonight

    Oct 19, 2008

  • S.Ruble

    Hi What is a high pulse for a 16 year old?
    and what is it called when have low sodium?

    Oct 21, 2008

  • Jenny Holderby

    Proctorville is about 12 miles east of South Point, the most southern tip of Ohio. Lawrence County or LOR-nce as it is often pronounced.

    Oct 21, 2008

  • Mike Young

    so far i like it really well

    Oct 23, 2008

  • Christopher

    Thank you my friend.

    Oct 26, 2008

  • Floyd Aldridge Jr

    Dave,
    Thanks Brother!! Dad was 85 and went comfortable!! He had been in the hospital for 2 1/2 weeks and his health was going down hill. But he is with my mom and that is what he wanted. Thanks if u go to youtube and type in DCFD Pipes & Drums!! The band is about 6 or 7 yrs old now and sound good. They got a real good version of the Lion King theme!! check it out. And again THANKS!!

    Floyd

    Oct 27, 2008

  • Lisa

    Hi Dave....Thanks for the invit to the Saloon. It's a crappy night for me so I dont feel like introducing myself tonight but maybe the next time. I really appreciate the invite though....it sounds cool. Thanks.

    Oct 29, 2008

  • Deb Jeffery

    Hey Dave,
    Glad to hear from you, thx for asking me to be added to your friends list.
    Nice equipment, and where is Summerfield Ohio? I live in Wayland Michigan.
    You and I are involved about the same in the field we love so much.
    my email addy is ems49333@yahoo.com ya'll are welcome to write me.

    Nov 2, 2008

  • Deb Jeffery

    No, I am between Grand Rapids and kalamazoo.

    Nov 2, 2008

  • Shipper

    I'LL TAKE YOU UP ON THAT ONE ANY TIME I CAN SPEND YOUR MONEY IS A GREAT TIME FOR ME . HAHA....... BE SAFE OUT THERE !!!!!!!

    Nov 3, 2008

  • anne potter

    Hey Dave thanks fo r the invite..Going to be gone for a few day for I am having surgery tommorrow will be gone for a few days... Be save.. Any time you wan to shoor the bull I am there for the shooting.. Later and again be save...

    Nov 4, 2008

  • Deb Jeffery

    i have been there, nice place.

    Nov 4, 2008

  • HoseJockey

    Hey Chief
    Good lookin rig you have in Summerfield. My hat is off to you!! I don't know how you do "it" without hydrants.

    Nov 6, 2008

  • anne potter

    hey I'm back almost at a 100%.. I have to say I missed this site... .. The saloon site taking off very nicely... talk to ya soon...

    Nov 12, 2008

  • Justin Buck

    where do you come up with this stuff. some of it is very touching.

    Nov 12, 2008

  • dj lee

    thanks for the info on which light is better

    Nov 13, 2008

  • Oceaneyes329

    HELLO guys.....How is everyone Im kinda new here so with that I will buy the next round at the bar..everyone have a safe and wonderful night .......

    Dec 2, 2008

  • Oceaneyes329

    Hello Dave you my firend are a HOOT and nice pics I can tell you have fun..love the truck with the flag painted on it.....

    Dec 2, 2008

  • Dennis Brown

    its me lmao

    Dec 8, 2008

  • Chief 29

    Hello. I'm glad that there are others on here that are not living in a fantasy world. All we can do is hope someone learns something, meaning tou can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.

    Dec 10, 2008

  • Jesse Bruck

    Dave i was a Northridge Viking lol, Johnstown adress but basicly the way the district is, is anyone in or very close to town goes to johnstown, anyone thats in the country around here that doesnt have a actual ''town'' goes to northridge lol. but i have some friends going to school at hocking witch is Nelsonville so ill be living there as of Jaunary 3rd and cant wait. Have a good one...

    Dec 28, 2008

  • Leisa Storey

    I am in Weathersfield twp. but a Niles mailing address I am close to the Lordstown / warren area. And where is summerfield at?

    Dec 28, 2008

  • Leisa Storey

    Dave, Okay now I got the general area of where u r at!!!

    Honestly it is the most rewarding job that I do. I love it and I love training the dogs and seeing there potential and I can tell that the dogas are very happy with there jobs also. Although I don't think they thinks its a job. Lol

    I am sure u have seen alot of crazy things with the fire dept in the last yrs. I'm sure u feel just the same as I do when your out there helping people. Take care Leisa

    Dec 29, 2008

  • Leisa Storey

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    MySpace Get Well Soon Comments

    Jan 30, 2009