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Tom Chmielowiec Jr.

Male

Hamburg, New York

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:: 4 years in a fire co., around it all my life
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Scranton Vol. Fire Co.
Years With Department/Agency: 4 years
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.scrantonvfc.com
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Public Safety Learning Concepts- Instructor
My Training:: FIRE-
Firefighter 1,
Erie County fire radio communications,
Live Fire Training Safety,
Conducting Live Fire Training Evolutions
Fire Police
Firefighter 2
Firefighter Survival
Truck Co. Ops.
Alt. Fueled Vehicles & New Vehicle Technology
EVOC
Auto Extrication
Pump Operator
Intro to Fire Officer
Fire Behavior and Arson Awarness
EMS-
American Heart Association CPR/AED Card
NYS EMT-Basic with Defibralation
OTHER-
NITTEC- Highway Safety and Awareness for First Resonders
About Me:: I guess it all started when i was born into a firefighting family... when i turned 13, i got started to work for the family bussiness of Public Safety Learning Concepts, teaching kids and their parents fire prevention, and teaching them how to use 911. When i turned 16, i got started being a firefighter (as a Trainee) in the Scranton Fire Co. And now it's TRAINING, TRAINING, TRAINING!...
Day Job:: Town B & G
Relationship Status:: Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I wanted to serve my community in a way that most don't. I also come from a short line of firefighters, so I guess it's in my blood. I just loved the comradely of the firefighters ever since my father took me to the fire courses he was teaching locally way back in the mid-90’s. And with him being a paid and volunteer fireman and being an SFI for over 15 years, it was natural for me to be a firefighter. Not to mention "Backdraft" and "Emergency!".
Why I Love Fire/EMS: The feeling of doing good for the people around you.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: EGO, EGO, EGO!!!!! And finally, Training, Training, Training, the lack there of...

Comment Wall:

Tom Chmielowiec Jr.

RIP Bob Newell NYS SFI 1530

Jan 25, 2008
Tiger Schmittendorf

Hi TJ -

I like your banner. Nice job.

You'll have to send me that St. Florian logo.

I didn't know you were so much more talented than your dad! LOL

Stay safe. Train often.

Feb 10, 2008
Kevin Jewett

I will....i will...RIP

Mar 1, 2008
LadyChaplain

Hey, let me know how Fire Police goes... I think I might take it in the summer/fall. Have too much going on at the moment to take another class, but I'm definitely interested in FP. Keep me posted, kid.

Mar 5, 2008
Tiger Schmittendorf

Nicely done.

Mar 5, 2008
Bill Major

Hey whats going today? I am enjoying my days off.

Apr 1, 2008
Jeff Sweetland

Hi Tommy
Things at dispatch are going good even though I have to put up with my partner Sean. Just wish we could get some new equipment

Apr 5, 2008
Chad Witkowski

Tks yeah I'll c u tomorrow

Apr 9, 2008
Gene Wieckowski

No prob stuff happens.

Apr 12, 2008
Kevin Jewett

i do but frontier students have the option to take the emt class at hamburg....and i would be working with the burg that day

Apr 17, 2008
Kevin Jewett

way to miss today...and go to fire police of all things

Apr 26, 2008
Kevin Jewett

nope thats it waiting for matt to get back to me

May 14, 2008
Kevin Jewett

yes whiting and no but i can get them

May 16, 2008
Phillip B. Osieja

Thanks bud, Always good to have friends. Stay strong and stay safe
Phill

May 16, 2008
Kevin Jewett

Thats for me to no and you not to...if you want pics i want pics or a meet a great

May 24, 2008
Chad Witkowski

Hey bro yeah I might take it but I do know we have room I have taken it already so I'll wait for everyone else to get signed up

May 25, 2008
Jon

ok im not trying to be an ass. but i keep hearing people say your sister is cute. is that true or not. again. just trying to set things stright.

May 26, 2008
Jon

well thats cool she was there. than k her for me for showing her respect. idk if i was. it was a shitty day for me. people dont know how much i miss bob

May 26, 2008
Jon

does she have a facebook/myspace. have to see what they r all saying

May 26, 2008
Jon

your sis dont like firefighting but she looked up 2 bob? and fords. looks like kevins out of luck. lol

May 26, 2008
Jon

lol. we all loved bob for so many reasons! god knows hes the only reason im still with hamburg. and your sister is cute. guys they were all right. dont take that the wrong waY. I DONT MEAN IT LIKE U KNOW WHO!

May 27, 2008
Jon

lmfao! no she would have him for the app. got to show her ours and yours and kevins chat. i think she would laugh!

May 28, 2008
Kevin Jewett

take them off my page...my email is all screwed up

May 28, 2008
Kevin Jewett

nono thank you

May 29, 2008
Bill Major

hey sexy

Jul 19, 2008
CHRIS PUYLARA

WAS BROWSING THROUGH THE PICS AND FOUND SOME OF YOURS...IM ORIGINALLY FROM BINGHAMTON--LIVE IN N.C. NOW..BUT I WORKED AT THE HAMBURG FAIR FOR THE CARNIVAL COMPANY(STRATES SHOWS) BACK IN 2000 HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THAT PART OF OUR STATE-- STAY SAFE.....CHRIS

Aug 5, 2008
Bill Major

Hey things are well. Sorry to hear about your grandfather....

Sep 2, 2008
Bruce Mack

Hi junior
Things in Wheatfield are busy with a lot of smells and bells but no real work to speak of. Stay safe
Bruce

Sep 14, 2008
Christopher Kurtz

Hey man! What's happening? Stay in touch!

Yours friend,
Chris Kurtz
52 HFD

Sep 15, 2008
Tim Stearns

na ... i honesly havent had the time or liked any of the courses ... but im planning on taking cfr in the spring ... and i'd like to take ff2 but idk if i can with being 17

Oct 29, 2008
Tim Stearns

thanks tommy ... im gonna look in to firefighter 2 next time its on the list

Nov 1, 2008
Bill Major

not to much.. i placed the coat order

Dec 6, 2008
Ed Cornish

Tommy,,,,Tell your dad I said Hi and hope all is well in Scranton.

Dec 7, 2008
Chad Witkowski

Happy holidays to you and your family

Dec 15, 2008
Dave, NB 9

Thanks Brother, right back at you and your family. Lets hope this next year is somewhat better than the past.

Dec 24, 2008
Dave, NB 9

Thanks Tom. Hope to continue to work with you guys. Thanks for the stand - bye the other night, while we were up on Shero Road ( involved structure fire)

Jan 1, 2009
Kevin Hodgson

I will be back in the fall 09

Jan 11, 2009
Kevin Hodgson

I see Mike "Rocky" Lotocki in your photo section. Make sure his hands are clean if you shake either one !! LOL !!!!!!!

Jan 11, 2009
Kevin Hodgson

Mike is your fire chief! OMG . Just get his attention with the word 'Rocky". And watch for his reaction/facial expressions. It will be priceless !

Jan 15, 2009
Kevin Hodgson

It is the Fire Companys. It was the engine that the city had assigned to our fire hall the dept is a combination dept. (Paid/Volunteer). It is a 1955 cab over, double clutch is needed to shift. 1000 GPM rated pump, although we keep it dry . It is used mostly/alwasy/only as a parade truck now. It is neat to drive. In the 50's 1000 GPM rated pumps were quite the thing, when at the time it was mostly 500 or maybe 750 GPM's. It was destined for FDNY but out city got it. I am not real clear on the how or why, but the older guys (careful) know the story better than I. Just put a new tranny and clutch in and I am having a hard time adjusting to the tightness of shifting. We put it away to sleep for the winter time. drain some fliuids , take the battery out, etc. it really is tempermental and fragile.

Jan 17, 2009
Kevin Hodgson

it was rocky, mike has a short memory !

Jan 24, 2009
Timothy Sendelbach

Junior:

Many thanks for the welcome and many more thanks for your interest in FireRescue!!!

Take care and stay safe,

TESendelbach
Editor-in-Chief
FireRescue Magazine

Feb 10, 2009
Drew Marts

yo i stole the picture, from your page and set it on my CO. computer

Mar 11, 2009