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Started with the Detroit Fire Department in 1965, retired with a duty connected disability in 1977.....have served on volunteer Fire Departments in Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and now in Texas. Earned a Bachelor of Theology in 94, a Master of Arts in Christian Psychology in 95, became Ordained and a Fire Chaplain. Belong to Fire Fighter Ministries out of Houston and also to the Federation of Fire Chaplains
My Training:
Besides all my earlier training, acquired knowledge and skills. I am CISM Critical Incident Stress Management) Trained, also teach it and respond to critical incidences. Do counselling of members affected by critical incidents as well as their families and co-workers. Also as an Ordained Minister. I officiate at weddings and funerals etc.
Day Job:
Retired Fire Fighter
Relationship Status:
Divorced
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
My Father and other relatives were involved and I grew up wanting to serve
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Having a significant impact on the lives of others
Top Issues Facing Responders:
1. Safety of Fire Fighters 2. Training and Education and the costs associated with that training especially for the Volunteer Service. 3. The Recruitment and Retention of Fire Fighters of which 75% are Volunteers
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Hi Thomas,
Did you know an old Detroit Bat. Chief, Ray Archer? He retired in 1967 a couple of years after you started in Detroit. He used to visit our firehouse regularly until he passed away a few years ago. He sure could tell some stories and had an excellent recall of events and men in Det. fire.
Take care!
rex
Sir you made my day with the video and song, I met a man named Jesus. It really made me think, for it really has a lot of meaning in it. I wish I could get the song just so I can here it again and again the people singing did a great job. I thank you for posting it. I hope all is well for you take care and be safe.
Goodmorning Tom
I would like some input from you about some good ideas of how to get my website out to more fire guys and there familys.I have sang this song at more funerals then I want to remember,but it is great for hurting family and friends to firefighters.Not sure if I sent my website to you or not. www.firemansprayerdvd.com
It also has a great story about myself and 12 other crazy fire fighters from Mich ,and there walk from Detroit to New York City.Please feel free to get back to me with any sugs.
May God Bless you and yours
Thanks Tom for the story. Those were good times weren't they. Marcena Taylor was our first black Chief I remember him well . He was a good boss when he was Captain of Engine 34
Hope all is going well for you and yours.Not too sure if I have ever ask you thie q or not.do you have any idea a good way to have my web site of the firemans prayer out there so all could have a chance to take a look at it.Any idea would be a great help..
www.firemansprayerdvd.com
Greetings from Bakersfield. CA. I serve as Chaplain for the city of Bakersfield Fire Department and the Kern County Fire Department as well as serving in leadership of both CISM teams.
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rex martin
Did you know an old Detroit Bat. Chief, Ray Archer? He retired in 1967 a couple of years after you started in Detroit. He used to visit our firehouse regularly until he passed away a few years ago. He sure could tell some stories and had an excellent recall of events and men in Det. fire.
Take care!
rex
Sep 12, 2007
Wendy Norris
Sep 15, 2007
LadyChaplain
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cliff thurlow
I would like some input from you about some good ideas of how to get my website out to more fire guys and there familys.I have sang this song at more funerals then I want to remember,but it is great for hurting family and friends to firefighters.Not sure if I sent my website to you or not. www.firemansprayerdvd.com
It also has a great story about myself and 12 other crazy fire fighters from Mich ,and there walk from Detroit to New York City.Please feel free to get back to me with any sugs.
May God Bless you and yours
Cliff
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Dylan
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cliff thurlow
Hope all is going well for you and yours.Not too sure if I have ever ask you thie q or not.do you have any idea a good way to have my web site of the firemans prayer out there so all could have a chance to take a look at it.Any idea would be a great help..
www.firemansprayerdvd.com
thanks Tom
cliff
Feb 10, 2008
Dant fire214
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