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Randy C. Rider

48, Male

Tonawanda

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Captain
Years in Fire/EMS:: 16
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Sheridan Park Fire Company Town Of Tonawanda, NY
Years With Department/Agency: 16
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.SheridanParkFire.Com
Web Site:: http://www.erie.gov/fire
My Training:: I have numerous certifications... Local,county,state, and federal. Firefighter 1, various extrication courses, national certified Fire Instructor. Fire Investigation. I am currently a County Fire Instructor.
"“A certificate does not make you certified. Attitude, performance, commitment to self and team; These and a certificate make you certified.”
About Me:: The thing that I want people to know about me is that I am passionate about firefighting! I don't see "Paid v.s. Volunteer" I see a Brotherhood. Not everyone is a Brother, I'm sorry but the difference is how you approach the job. You can tell in someone's face and in their actions if they are a brother! You know when someone wants to go on a job, not just go do a job! How they train or drill, or just go through the motion's. Brother's do H.O.T. training while the T-shirt wearer's go to convention's. If you know me than you know what I am about, If you don't understand then you probably never will.
Day Job:: Motorized Equipment Operator- Town Of Tonawanda Highway Dept.
Relationship Status:: In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: it looks good on resume's! Bullshit, I am an adrenaline junky. You think it but I'll say it. My family has been doing it for four generation's.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: The brother hood in the fire service! For the those who read this and don't understand.... It is not about the paycheck or the pride, paid vs. volunteer, IT IS ABOUT THE PASSION!!! I know many career firefighters and I know a ton of volunteer firefighters. My brothers do it all out of passion. You can hear it in their voice, see it when they do whatever task there is a "JOB". A brother is a brother... through and through.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Politics!!!!!!!! Not enough politicians working with us or for us! To many law's being created by the suit's all over making our job's tougher by the day.

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Michael Galante

At least I regognized yopu as a past chief. I was more or less trying to let him know that he hasnt seen shit yet. And yes we appreciate the work.

Feb 8, 2008
Michael Galante

no i did not, but thank you

Feb 11, 2008
Randy C. Rider

If you still have the pic's on your phone could you forward them to me.

Feb 14, 2008
nick

you ate up son of a bitch

Feb 15, 2008
Bill Major

Hey thanks... I hope all is going well.. Are you enjoying your new role...

Feb 17, 2008
Michael Curry

Randy I appreciate that very much, I immediately said to myself I think I like riding on the truck with water. Any way thanks for all of the help, hopefully I will see you agian during the next week while all of the boss's are gone.

Feb 17, 2008
Michael Galante

Thank you..also thanks for the help

Feb 19, 2008
Bob

Hay Randy, not sure what you got me in to here, but I'm online and checking the site out. Take care.

Feb 26, 2008
Bob

Oh, I'm sure this will be interesting. Hope to find time to check it daily. Thanks for the tip.

Feb 28, 2008
Rob Thomas

Thanks Randy, It was great to hear from you. Hoping to get to Tonanwanda to make my rounds & visit everyone. If your ever in the area drop a line or swing by the hall. I'll be sure to extend your hello's to both Wally & Eric. It's awsome to be working with these guys I have learned alot, but some days I do miss being under the command of Tonawanda's finest fire attackers...lol. If you could please let anyone who asks know that I am on this site & they can feel free to contact me. Looking forward to hearing from all. Thanks again. Rob

Feb 29, 2008
Bob

Afternoon Randy, how u doin today? Average day at TOT EMS, nice to see some sunshine, Oh got to go EMS call coming out..................

Mar 2, 2008
todd bieron

HEY RANDY HOW ARE YOU SEE YA AT WORK MONDAY

Mar 2, 2008
Bob

Hi Randy, how u doin tonight

Mar 4, 2008
Bob

Yes, nothin worse then going on a call, stepping out of the truck and ending up on your ass. Now I prefer sitting on the couch, fireplace goin and playing on the computer. Hope we get to sleep tonight without an early wake up fromthe friendly PSD.

Mar 4, 2008
Rob Thomas

hey hows it going im still learning this in my spare time. So how is everything going with you and every one at sheridan park

Mar 7, 2008
Tim Stearns

hey ... im doing good .... how bout you?

Mar 8, 2008
Steve

"The sun is shining and the birds are chirping"...

It took a committee about an hour to get the headlights turned on on out Ladder truck last week - some kind of computer glitch that was resolved in the last update that Crimson didn't install before delivery...

Is that Kenmore plow operator OK? Did he fall asleep?

Mar 9, 2008
James Adams

Thanks Randy. I'm sure I'll see more of you guys now that I'm at this end of the town

Mar 10, 2008
Thomas W. Yager

Ok so working hard at Praxair I finally got around to getting on this thing...

Mar 12, 2008
Thomas W. Yager

Thanks Mr. Rider! I will have to take some time and check this site out!

Mar 12, 2008
James Adams

OK, apparently that was taken out of context, and some people took it personally. That Wasn't my intention to bash anyone, or anyplace, so let's try this again. Brighton is a different feel. After 15 years, I think the change will do me good. I really like it so far, and I think that I will only like it more as time goes on.

Mar 13, 2008
James Adams

Nipple Heads is a good term...I was thinking more along the lines of PUSSY TWINS...apparently they brought it up at the Co. meeting last night, and the jr. pussy twin, you know, the one who stole money from the cash drawer? He wants me thrown out of exempts...THAT is exactly the shit I was talking baout in that message, so thanks guys for proving my point!

Mar 15, 2008
James Adams

HAHAHA That is priceless! I hadn't thought of that yet

Mar 17, 2008
McGee

Jersey Is doing DirTy... LoL.. No jobs and bored out of my freakin mind !!! But hey FDIC is coming soon so get on the bunkers and get sweaty with me..HeHe ,.,, Im so excited ..Can you Tell?!?!?!?! Stay Sfae and have a good holiday!!

Mar 22, 2008
Bob

Thanks Randy, the benefit was a huge success and we pray that it will be able to provide some assistance to Jon Jon. There are few words to describe how much appreciation we all have for the team effort that made this fund raise a success. 340 peopel signed in to volunteer. All local emergency services pulled together and assisted. Just like managing a disaster, when we needed something a call was placed and someone came thru with the needed resources. There are too many people to thank, but I can say that our brother and sister FF from Sheridan Park did there part and I am proud of the effort thay gave. A big thank you to all.

Mar 30, 2008
Bob

I took the Jon Jons Journey south..................

Apr 7, 2008
Bob

Good idea, I'll get the shirts....where do you want to go?

Apr 8, 2008
Bob

A new photo..............nice!

Apr 13, 2008
Thomas W. Yager

Mr Rider...Long time no see. Keep Low & Stay safe...

Apr 18, 2008
David Caruana

Hey Brother, good hearing from you. Just got promoted a couple weeks ago, senior fireman, I can fill in for the boss now. Take care and stay safe.

Apr 28, 2008
David Caruana

Nice page Randy, I couldn't agree more with you about brotherhood! Stay safe.

May 4, 2008
David Caruana

I'll be up there the weekend of the 14th of June for a family function, I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to make it into town. If I can or do I will contact you and let you know.

May 5, 2008
James Adams

Hey, I'm a probie...uggghhhhh...no guarantee I'll be able to leave the district, it depends on how many guys show. For the time being anyway

May 5, 2008
Michael

Instructor Rider, so nice to see you on the Nation! Great job so far in class, funny how you pick-up little helpful hints in fighting a fire! You surly can never have enough training!!!!

May 30, 2008
Bob

I enjoyed the drill, you did a great job presenting the info. Keep up the good work.

May 30, 2008
Michael

Whtas up Bro do u trade patches?

Jun 6, 2008
Thomas W. Yager

Randy, thanks again for your offering. It is greatly appreciated. I should be decked out by Friday afternoon so I will return it to you as soon as I have everything installed. Stay low and Stay SaFe!

Jun 25, 2008
angelo

wats up bro

Jul 15, 2008
angelo

wats up bro

Jul 30, 2008
Christina Haffa

thanks and bootcamp was a blast! i want to do it all over again! i don't want to brag, but i kicked butt in class! and i will definitely tell my dad you said hi!

Aug 2, 2008
Brian Nigro

we will see if Bucki and I can go to "Crash and Burn" we want to but you know how that goes.

Oct 18, 2008
Rob Thomas

I am home! Just thought I drop you a line to let you know I am back in Tonawanda & back at River Road. I am back home where I belong....lol. I got the mesage about the November 8th event. I am trying to rearrange my schedule to attend. Drop by the hall sometime or swing by the house it's right across the way from the hall. Hope all is great over there at Sheridan Park!

Oct 27, 2008
Kevin Jewett

I believe i am the only one from woodlawn but i believe i have a few friends from lake shore lake view and newton abbott going. when is the last day to let you no

Oct 28, 2008
Kevin Jewett

not a problem i hope its going to be a fun time

Oct 29, 2008
Kevin Jewett

i put the word out there for you i just hope its going to be a fun time

Oct 31, 2008
Kevin Jewett

ya that would be cool....and who do you need the checks made out to be

Nov 2, 2008
Kevin Jewett

tks randy

Nov 4, 2008
Kevin Jewett

Had a ton of fun this weekend thanks for doing this....you should do this in the spring and i no i will be back

Nov 9, 2008
angelo

wats up bro

Mar 13, 2009
Randall (Randy) Rider

Love the pic of Angelo, the "snow flakes" are a great contrast.

Mar 23, 2009