Bruce Mack

54, Male

Wheatfield, New York

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
President / Administrator / Commissioner
Years in Fire/EMS:
24
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Frontier Volunteer Fire Co.
Years With Department/Agency
28
My Training:
Spent lots of time a the New York fire Academy, FF1 FF2 Tech rescue courses, Fire Instructor courses, almost everthing thats is offered.
Day Job:
Truck driver Wheatfield Highway department
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Its a family thing, grew up around the firehall and make the third generation to serve.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The Brotherhood,
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Some of the top issues facing us is the level of on duty deaths, funding for equipment and recruitment and retention.

Comment Wall:

  • FireCat

    zwani.com myspace graphic comments
    Welcome Graphic Comments

    Aug 29, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    hi welcome to ffn

    Sep 1, 2008

  • Tiger Schmittendorf

    Hi Bruce -

    Welcome to FFN and thanks for the add request. I hope to be helping out Niagara County with some R&R solutions soon. I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on the subject.

    Stay safe. Train often.

    Sep 1, 2008

  • Tiger Schmittendorf

    PS - While your description might be more accurate, I think you might want to edit this line in your list of organizational involvement:

    Member of the Faulty Student Assn. at the New York Fire Academy

    LOL

    Sep 1, 2008

  • Hannah

    i haven't been around cause i ve been on admin duties which is pretty much i'm aloud to do nothing, that and i've been busy helping with my nephews sports that and just day to day living. how have you been?

    Sep 9, 2008

  • Amber (red)

    Just starting my 48, thought I would say hello, stay safe and always remember to have fun!

    Sep 11, 2008

  • Amber (red)

    Hey, going slow, just wanted to let you know I will always remember 9/11, and wyoming is great, I will try to add some pics so you can see some of it. I hope to see alot of other places in my time. (someday!)

    Sep 11, 2008

  • FireCat

    Hi Bruce -

    How are you? Thanks for the add request. I look forward to talking and seeing you around the Nation!

    TCSS
    Cat :o)

    Sep 11, 2008

  • Tom Chmielowiec Jr.

    thanks for the add... how are things down in wheatfield?
    Junior
    Omnis Cedo Domus

    Sep 14, 2008

  • Alessandro

    thx for the add, Bruce

    Sep 19, 2008

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    Hi Bruce,
    No Emmitsburg for me...but yes, I'll be doing the semi-annual FASNY Road Show Junket out West.
    Tase had BETTER pick up the tab!!!
    :)

    Sep 26, 2008

  • Amy

    Hi Bruce, no I do not know your friend, sorry. How are things where you are, busy?

    Sep 28, 2008

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    Sorry Bruce, no dinner on the 16th. :(
    I'm grabbing a very fast bite with some friends around 4:00 so that I can get to the Tower to set up...
    During convention however....

    Oct 6, 2008

  • Micheal Dorsey

    let's take it from the side bull.....

    Oct 27, 2008

  • Micheal Dorsey

    Backdraft Pictures, Images and Photos

    Oct 27, 2008

  • Lisa

    the east end is doing ok. we have had some fires middleport has had to structure fires and we (gasport fire company) were called for mutal aid to them. Been alot of robberies going on at this end too.

    Nov 3, 2008

  • John Bierling

    Hello Chief,
    Please check out my web site: www.IncidentMT.com
    Would you please send your email address so I can send some information about incident command training and responder wellness. Thanks, John
    John@IncidentMT.com

    Jan 1, 2009

  • Kimberly A Bownas

    Hey Bruce, yeah the academy is very recognizable. It is a great place for classes. I love going there and I will as a matter of fact be there in March for an EMS weekend....

    Jan 16, 2009

  • Dave, NB 9

    Hey Bruce, I just got off my roof. I had to get rid of the 4' deep ridge drift. It's cold and a heck of alot of snow........ Ready for Spring !!

    Jan 17, 2009

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    Hi Bruce--
    Yep, been busy working on my own blogging page, FASNY duties, family stuff.
    There just aren't enough hours in the day, and today is no exception!!

    Jan 17, 2009

  • Janelle Foskett, FireRescue

    Thanks for reading the magazine, Bruce. Sounds like all the responders in your area did an impressive job getting the fire under control. Take care.

    Feb 13, 2009

  • FireCat

    Stopping in to say Hello and see how you are doing.

    TCSS
    Cat

    Feb 21, 2009

  • Tiger Schmittendorf

    Bruce - Please re-send the dates. I'm sure they're so buried in my e-mail that I'll never find them til spring.

    I thought I might see you last night at Niagara Active where I taught Highway Safety.

    Stay safe. Train often.

    Feb 24, 2009

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    "Mary Ellen,
    Hey hear you and some others from 107 will be in niagara to tour the hotel and confrence center?"

    We are? That's news to me. But then I'm usually the last one to know, so....

    Feb 25, 2009

  • jgirl0809

    Hello Mr. Mack!
    You are most welcome! Thanks for the invite!

    Feb 26, 2009

  • Tiger Schmittendorf

    Yep. All set for Thursday.

    I attended a LODD seminar yesterday. Is that what you're referring to?

    Mar 1, 2009

  • Tiger Schmittendorf

    Yes. They had a good turnout from the Friendship community. It was nice to meet the three other guys hurt in the collapse.

    Mar 1, 2009

  • FireCat

    Hi Bruce -

    How have you been? I have been crazy busy between school, volunteering, and family stuff ... lol

    Thank you for thinking of me and stopping by to say hello. It is always a pleasure to hear from you. :)

    Cat

    Mar 30, 2009