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Chief 29

50, Male

Bernville, Pennsylvania

United States

Profile Information:

What State do you live in?: PA
Type of Organization: Volunteer Fire Department
Job Function: Fire Chief/Commisioner
Years in Fire/EMS:: 25
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Bernville Community Fire Company
Years With Department/Agency: 25
My Training:: Pro Board Certified Firefighter 1 & 2, VRT, Special Vehicle Rescue, Haz-Mat, Incident Safety Officer, Pump 1 & 2, Basic RIT. Just to name a few basics. The list goes on and on, I believe in training and continue to do so. Training breeds safety!
About Me:: My name is Eric Troutman, Jr and my radio designation is Chief 29. I'm 41 years old. I grew up in the fire service. It is pretty much all I do. My life revolves around the Fire Company. I enjoy passing on my knowledge and helping the next generation of firefighters, simply because a leader is only as good as those under his command.
Relationship Status:: In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: It has been a family affair. I am a fifth generation firefighter. I am the first to be a line officer. I also find it to be very fulfilling to help others and give to the community.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: It is what I do and what I have always done. It is who I am
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Safety, and the time to take the needed training as a volunteer. The need to keep the people we have motivated as well as intise new members.

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Eric Scheirer

Just stopped by to say hey, and Happy New Years from Wayne county station 23, my radio des. is 23 fp 13, I do both firefighter and fire police. we operate both on high band (new county just changeing over) and low band 33.860

Jan 5, 2009
Tyrone Truckie

Thanks for the warm welcome. Blair County PA here. be safe and have a great 2009.

Jan 5, 2009
Emily Young

Thanks for the welcome, hope you have a safe and Happy New Year

Jan 5, 2009
firedog14

Thanks for the invite. I am from Northern VA but currently in S FL

Jan 6, 2009
Dennis

Hey thanks !
How is it going over there ?
It is funny that you have the colours of the german flag in your patch ;) ...
Take care...

Jan 7, 2009
fox29

yo do you know if densie is going to put the pic from the chimney fire yesterday up

Jan 7, 2009
Jenn

Thanks I appreciate your help!

Jan 8, 2009
Shawna Syth

thank you so much for your welcome i really appreciate it.
and you stay safe too.

Jan 8, 2009
Michael

I got the patch today. Thanks alot. I hope u like yours

Jan 8, 2009
turk182

thanks for the invite! stay safe

Jan 9, 2009
Bob Lindsay

Welcome, thanks for the invitation

Jan 9, 2009
Jim Brunelle Jr.

Hey bro thanks for the add!

Jan 10, 2009
john ondreako

thanks

Jan 11, 2009
john ondreako

thanks for

Jan 11, 2009
john ondreako

thanks for the

Jan 11, 2009
john ondreako

add lol

Jan 11, 2009
John Bierling

Hi Chief, We have so much to discuss. I'm a retired Fire Chief with 2 businesses. I have a business plan that you'll find very interesting. It will be great for your department and your members. Please email me at John@IncidentMT.com
Thanks, John

Jan 12, 2009
Thomas

thanks for the add Brother

Jan 13, 2009
Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich

Just remember that, for each door that closes, another door opens up.
This might be a good time to do something that you have wanted to do for awhile but have put off.
The key is to stay busy and don't change your daily routine any more than you have to.
Reduce spending now and don't let it stress you out.
Take advantage of assistance programs. Don't be too proud to do it.
It's a bridge; not a free ride. If you feel that badly about taking assistance, then donate to a charity of your choice, once you get your feet back under you.
Don't lose hope.
TCSS.
Art

Jan 15, 2009
John Rulli Jr.

thanks for dropin a line add me as a friend if u wish STAY LOW!!!

Jan 15, 2009
Darryll Hamlin

H i Erick just wanted to say from northern Michigan, petoskey where it is nearly minus 20 degrees tonite brrrrrrrrrrrr all is good just got done with a rescue drill from one of my depts. we also started a health kick tonite with a 20 year old piliates instructor.our first class and oh boy we are all very sore. you take care,be safe and god bless.

Jan 15, 2009
Darryll Hamlin

reply no none of my fire houses have a hoarse drawn pumper although one of my pictures is from a nieboring mi dept aprox 30 miles away from wolverine ,mi the one being pulled by a ford pickup at the roscommon memorial parade this past summer. I'll also check out the page you recommended. I am just a fan and admirer. see you take care.

Jan 17, 2009
Margerite

thank you sir , i love doing what i do and its so exciting in new york ,,never a dull tour !!

Jan 18, 2009
brittany (phire saint)

hey thanks for the welcome

Jan 18, 2009
Lorin McNulty

Hi, thanks for the add. Nice to have your welcome

Jan 18, 2009
Chris Sterling

Thanks for the warm welcome. This looks like a real nice sight. I'll do my best to stay safe. Guess that's where all that training pays off, right? Thanks again.

Jan 19, 2009
David

Hi and thanks for the warm welcome, stay safe in Bernville

Jan 20, 2009
Brian Spatz

Thanks for the add. Stay safe!

Jan 21, 2009
Chris Lawson

Thanks for the add and your warm welcome

Jan 21, 2009
Tim

Thank you,and if you have respond to Schuylkill County yes we have probably bumped into each other.

Jan 22, 2009
Michael Cairns

Thanks ! You stay safe as well

Jan 25, 2009
brittany (phire saint)

thanks im good

Jan 27, 2009
Tyler

Thanks for the welcome to FFN.

Jan 27, 2009
Paul Montpetit

Embarassed...?? Hell I think it is the greatest thing since sliced bread.....

Jan 28, 2009
Mike Van Tassel

thanks for the welcome!!!!!!! stay safe

Jan 28, 2009
Lindsey Miller

Thank you for the welcome.Trying to figure the site out still.But hope all is well and you stay safe as well.

Jan 31, 2009
Christina

Hey hey click on the little icon that says create your own

Feb 2, 2009
Jason Tankred

yo call me i have news for you.

Feb 2, 2009
PJ

Glad you had fun at the convention
Keep your datebook open for September 12th 2009, we the Schuylkill Hose are planning to hold our Triple Housing and building Re-dedication on the 2 year annivs. of our fire

Feb 5, 2009
itku2er

Thanks for the add.

Feb 9, 2009
shawn

sorry sir dont check my page very often anymore what info did ya need?

Feb 11, 2009
Trauma Chic

Thanks for the Add. Hope to chat with you soon.

Feb 13, 2009
shawn

ok i will check and see what i can do for ya the rules and regs vary for every area and dept that hosts them. They are a very good time we battle every chance we get and travel quite a bit. It def brings the members closer together and helps them work better as a team i have had nothing but good things come from my company doing it. I will see what i can find and send it to ya

Feb 14, 2009
ladyrehab18

Hi from a fellow PAer and thanks for the friend request....where is Bernville located?...I'm just north of Pittsburgh GOOOOOOOO STEELERS!!!!

Feb 17, 2009
David

hello from another PAer. thanx for the add.in south of Erie in Crawford County.Town Called Meadville.

Feb 28, 2009
Fuzzy Carr

Chief I'm not sure how you made out with your CAFS training. But if you are still looking give me a call. My name is Fuzzy Carr Jr. I'm in NY and I deal with CAFS. Give me a ring # 518-368-2820 Later I hope.

Mar 22, 2009
anna m mills

hey chief
just wanted for now say hi from a southern nj'er and someone that has been in the service for 23 yrs. seen good, bad, and the ugly. But would't change a thing! i've definitely seem a lot of changes some for the good some no so good. laws laws laws now! and don't foget the sue happy people. but man i love the dedication to 911 i loved it, wish more feel and remember like the fire /ems /rescue /police / military feel!

Apr 9, 2009
Chad Furr

HELP I need your scba expert help I sent you a friends request so we can talk out of public view if needing email info and whatever tahnks

Apr 15, 2009
tammy henry

hi there! thanxs for adding me to your friends list, hope to chat to you soon.

Apr 20, 2009
Stephany Greene

I tell the people that look down on me for being a firefighter that they are jusdt not brave enough to do what I do. People think that I am stupid for risking my life to help others.

Apr 23, 2009