Al

Male

North Tonawanda , New York

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic, EMT - Basic, 911 Operator/Dispatcher, Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:
34 great years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Buffalo-Niagara Airport Aircraft Rescue ARFF
Years With Department/Agency
27
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.bnia-arff.com
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Niagara Falls Air Force Base Fire Dept. 24 on / 24 Off with one kelly day every two weeks --FUN WOW.........
My Training:
Hurst Jaws , DOD 3 level /5 level ,Rescue school /P-2 / P-4 school Chanute -yahhoo..
Aircraft live fire at Monroe County College for last 4 years..

New York State EMT-D (originally MET --remember that Roy and Johnny-KMG 365)
About Me:
some volunteer experience

worked at Niagara Falls Air Force Base FD from 1973- 1981

Commercial Ambulance (Professional Amb. service) 1974 -1978

1981 to present Buffalo Airport Public Safety and Now Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF)
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Always wanted to help other people
Why I Love Fire/EMS
helping people
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Health and Safety of all emergency service personnel firefighters /police / EMS

Comment Wall:

  • Bryan Goustos

    About an hour north of Toronto. Just west of Barrie.

    Mar 2, 2008

  • Bill Major

    Hey thanks for the words of wisdom.... yeah you can have george

    Mar 16, 2008

  • Tom Chmielowiec Jr.

    Sup Al...

    Mar 30, 2008

  • Bill Major

    Na....my honey due list is long... Its more like is thursday yet? your killing me......

    Mar 31, 2008

  • Tom Chmielowiec Jr.

    Gimme some credit, i have to be at school by 7:30 so ha! i am promp and ready to go... by 7:30...ish...

    Apr 2, 2008

  • Bob Allard

    are you guy's hiring, or is there a age limit?

    Apr 20, 2008

  • AAAAAA

    That 2500 gal tender you were asking about, It is an Oshkosh 60gal of A and 60gal of B foam and it is 8x8. We should be getting are's in March of 09. Right now we just have the TFFT.

    May 3, 2008

  • chuck

    thanks for the add . you have a good one ,and be safe.

    May 6, 2008

  • Blair

    Hi Al,
    That truck in my pictures is a Rosenbauer Panther 1500. We got it in January. We also have a Waltek 1500, Oshkosh T3000, and a 1050 pumper.
    We just hired some new firefighters and I've been assigned to train them along with helping to design a new firestation .
    How are things there?

    May 31, 2008

  • Judy Keihl

    Seem to be getting more and more calls in our little town lately, so we're keeping busy. Our gun raffle will be coming up in November. My other job keeps me hoppin as well at night in the Prison. Never a dull moment there... We're suppose to have a handlay competion Sunday at our hall at noon if your out and about stop in. Stay safe
    Judy

    Sep 4, 2008

  • Bob Allard

    THANKS for the info, who and where do I get the application from. No lesson as of yet, maybe after the first of the year.

    Take care

    Nov 30, 2008

  • Kevin Hodgson

    Al, Bob Cat had a minor(?) heart attack this past week, has been in and out of the hospital, he is OK. Minor , ??? Vic called me and let me know. I let Albert know also.

    Dec 21, 2008

  • Trevor Wendt

    well, since you are stationed at the base, you must know nick pressley. we call him "fester". lol.

    Mar 10, 2009

  • Trevor Wendt

    *since you WERE*

    Mar 10, 2009

  • Judy Keihl

    Hey Al...seems everybody dropped off this site and have been doing facebook....I figured you be in on the crash site...glad you werent hurt...sorry to hear of your wifes dad dying at Christmas...I lost both my parent s before Christmas at different times as well....take care and stop out for our St. Pats party Saturday....

    Mar 11, 2009

  • Trevor Wendt

    well we are doing okay. i mean with fish frys and all. but the insurance company gave us 350gs, which wont pay for all the damge lost. but we should be able to cope. if everything goes right, we can make a killing for fish frys and other fund raisers. but who knows. fish frys. every friday thru april 10th if you wanna bring the fam down =) (cambriavolunteerfire.com)

    Mar 11, 2009

  • Trevor Wendt

    well as for all that, i am not sure. i mean i dont know whats going on for all of the tools and everything. i know most was recovered when the fire was put out b/c it was pretty well contained to the cab itself. it didnt reach to the rear of the truck.

    as for turnout gear, we gave it to...east amherst...maybe..i forget. but we gave all our gear to a erie county fire co to be washed for free. most of it was recovered from the racks.

    as for loaners, dival let us use some hose and a few scott nxtgen airpacks (those are NICE)

    Mar 12, 2009

  • Judy Keihl

    Damn...keeping busy or what..ok no one else die now ya hear everyone..NO MORE....sorry I didnt catch the email on here...my home one is tcfiregirl13@aol.com or facebook I always see...keep warm spring has not sprung yet....lol

    Mar 23, 2009