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Chad King

49, Male

Belmont, New York

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:: 14
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Belmont Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency: 8
My Training:: a lot between NY and PA, NY State Firefighter 1
About Me:: Burning the candle at both ends, and sometimes in the middle as well
Day Job:: CNC Machinist on the 3rd shift, 11p - 7a. I run a 5-axis gantry mill for production of Compressor components
Relationship Status:: Other
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Tradition. I am the third generation in my family that is involved in the volunteer fire service. My 5 yr old son loves it when we go to the firehouse. He is hooked on it as well.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: I enjoy the comaraderie of the firehouse, I like helping people. It gives u a great feeling
Top Issues Facing Responders:: recruitment and retention, funding, respect from community

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Moose

Thanks for the add brother. Where in NY are you located? I used to be in Long Island, than moved upstate near Albany. Stay Safe!
Moose

Aug 18, 2008
FireCat

Free Comments & Graphics

Aug 18, 2008
Marie

thanks for the add!!!!

stay safe :)

~Marie

Aug 18, 2008
Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich

I see that you have met Tiger.
See you in the discussions.
Thanks for adding me to your list.
TCSS.
Art

Aug 18, 2008
Marie

haha, you too :)

Aug 18, 2008
Joe Stoltz

Thanks for the add to your list, Chad. I see you live down near my old stomping grounds, beautiful Alfred - home of the Ag-n-Tech as we called it back in the early 70s...

Take care,

Joe

Aug 18, 2008
Firegal77

Cheers!! Thanks for the add..hope all is well with u and yours!

Aug 18, 2008
Brad Duncan

Chad hello thanks for the add take care

Aug 18, 2008
Lacy

Thankz, i got bored and took some the other night..So how are things going on ur end?

Aug 20, 2008
Heather

Hey Chad, actually we've been real slow....no action in my small corner ofthe world! Be safe, dont work too hard! LOL

Aug 21, 2008
Leslie Cruise

Hi Chad, We aren't seeing any real effects from the hurricane yet, just a little wind I live in North Alabama so we are hoping it won't get that bad for us. As for my training, I've not been with the fire dept long. So far the only actually training class I have had is the meth lab detection and safety course. A DEA officer came and gave a training seminar on it. It was very informational, with our area being so rural, we have to be prepared for them, for our safety. Nice chatting with you. ttyl Have a safe day!!

Aug 21, 2008
Shawn

Hi Chad - You are correct abouyt Yellowstone, but I didn't think it has been that long ago - my GOD I must be getting old!!! STAY SAFE BROTHER!!!

Aug 25, 2008
Chad

Hi chad,,, everything has finally cooled down now,, we have had alot of rain

Aug 28, 2008
Amanda

hey just wanted to say hey and see how you been

Sep 5, 2008
Alessandro

thx for the add. the photos that you see in my page are the equipment in service and not in service. I wanted to put a bit of everything to make people see our situation. But if they are sincere, I must say that your trucks are very beautiful

Sep 18, 2008
Kimberly A. Beatty

Hello Chad, how are you?

Sep 22, 2008
shawn

hey brother nice to talk to a fellow machinist i also work 3rd shift thanks for leaving a message

Oct 16, 2008
sawyer317

thanks for the concerns. We had a bit of a slow season. our A crew was in california for 30 days on the Soda Complex, which I joined them for the last 9 days. A crew was called out again to a fire in southern Oregon. B crew was called out twice, once for a fire near Roseburg, OR and Sisters, OR, I was present at both. Our engine was in Califoria on the Iron complex for 14 days and did a couple patroling missions in sourthern washington. I think it was a bad season, both in the way that civies see it and the way wildland FF's see it.

were you out there at all this summer? if so how was your season, hopefully you had a slightly better season.

Oct 21, 2008
Yee

Thank you!! not much going on here either. Just came up to the station to see some people and the engine and ambo are gone. Must have missed a call. Oh well not the first and certainly not the last. Stay safe!

Oct 23, 2008
Toni

no actually I am working in public safety (fire and police) I just happen to have to go by RDU and they took me on a tour and took me out on the runway to flow some water and it was really interesting. You don't even have to get out to fight fire. It was great

Dec 17, 2008
Shelby

Hey TEXAS is alrite here a lil cold..but not that bad!! :}

Jan 11, 2009
holly

hey how are things there?

Jan 11, 2009
Jennica Stout

You know, last weekend when we were supposed to get the ice and snow it never arrived after a much hyped prediction. This time, we got nailed on Weds with little fanfare. Temp now is -10, kids are out of school for the second day...tomorrow supposed to be 26, a heat wave, lol...

Jan 16, 2009
Mouse NRFD 1947

thats a true statment thanks

Jan 17, 2009
Mary Ellen Shea

Hi Chad,
Things are really tight budget-wise, not just for OFPC, but their budget cuts are resulting in a dramatic cut in training. You're going to start seeing some of the statewide associations and organizations banding together to find and fund training, but there's only so much we can do.
My reccomendation to you would be to look into applying for a FEMA grant--and hiring yourself some state instructors to get the training you need if you get the grant cash.

Jan 18, 2009
Amanda

hey stranger i have not talked to in while. how are things going?

Jan 30, 2009
Bill MacLean

G'day Chad,
All good where i am, but Victoria's having a bad time with bush fires. where is Belmont near? i have Uncles in Union Beach NJ! i was actually born in Monmouth County Hospital in Long Branch. BUT i'm NOT American, i'm an Aussie!!!

Cheers mate!

"Billy Mac"

Feb 14, 2009
Genja

And if not how many you receive a secret?

Feb 16, 2009
Pat

thanks just trying to add some more and a video of my station

Feb 21, 2009
Dave, NB 9

Chad, Thanks......Been a long road, but worth it!

Feb 21, 2009
Amanda

hey there stranger, just thought i would see how things were going. be safe sweetie!!

Feb 28, 2009
douglas smith

hey chad, thanks for the comment about indiana. had to change my profile to doug smith instead of douglas. i'll look you up off of right site and send an invite.

Mar 5, 2009
Eng10Squad

Thanks for the comment Chad!

Mar 9, 2009
Dawn

Hey... thanks for the compliment a while ago!!! I just finally logged back on since last fall. It's been a little crazy in South Dakota. TAKE CARE!

Mar 12, 2009
Noggy

Hi Chad, sorry for the late reply! Things are good here in the Emerald Isle, we're busy with calls here (a lot of MVA's and house fires lately - not nice at all) so that's keeping me out of trouble (for a while anyway!). We're all looking forward to Paddy's Day here and to cap it all off I'll be off duty so I'll be drowning the shamrock like there's no tomorrow!!! How's things with you and yours?

Mar 12, 2009
Feisty

Thank you for the warm welcome... julie

Mar 18, 2009
Mark A. Duell

Hey guy. I remember ya. How are things going? Your old Dept. (Eldred) has been pretty busy lately! We've been called for mutual aid over there a lot this year! Lot of structure fires. HEY I'm not complaining though! Anytime we can make a run, I'm all for it. I like your photos. Take care and keep in touch.

Mar 19, 2009
Mark A. Duell

Chad, are you a EMT? If so, you would probably like JEMS.COM if you are not on it already.

Mar 19, 2009
Cassandra

Thanks :)

Mar 21, 2009
Mike Lintz

yeah its cold but you get used to it and its an awesome experience.

Mar 25, 2009
Mike Lintz

Between Feb and aug the station is "shut down" no planes in or out. because of this we close our secound station and drop staffing from 55 to 12. during the summer months (august - feb) we have planes in and out from both the south pole and new zealand on a daily basis

Mar 25, 2009
Amanda

not a whole lot. how are you

Mar 25, 2009
Mike Lintz

There is very minimal during the winter months the population drops from about 1100 in summer and 150 in winter. just doing indoor projects and maintance mostly

Mar 25, 2009
Mark A. Duell

Did you guys go to that structure/wild fire in Scio today?

Mar 25, 2009
Toni

I am currently in the police academy since we do both. It's a challenge but I have 6 weeks left so hopefully I'll survive

Mar 29, 2009
Wayne Paollili Jr.

thanks for the tanker comment. yeah we get a lot of good comments about it. hope all is well up in new york.

Apr 4, 2009
Katie

yeah.. im a firefighter haha. we come in all shapes forms and sizes.

Apr 9, 2009
Shelby

A whole lot of nothing here and what about you??

Apr 20, 2009
Toni

Sorry for the delay...What we do is when we arrive at work we are either assigned to the street or the station based on who is working. We have a Captain on the street and a Lt. on the street and then we have an Lt. in the station and one other firefighter and the rest are assigned to police. Everyone has fire gear in their vehicle and if a fire happens then we all respond, fight it and then return to the street. Again sorry for the delay.

Apr 25, 2009
Mark A. Duell

Hey Chad, whats going on? Have you been busy like us the last 2 weekends!! Wildfire season is prime around here! 60, 80 acres at a time. We were at Eldred yesterday helping them fight there big one in the woods. Lets just say people are making the Forestry Dept work for their money this year.

Apr 26, 2009