Chad Furr

53, Male

Highland, KS

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Secretary / Treasurer
Years in Fire/EMS:
pushing 2 years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Doniphan County Rural Fire dist #2
Years With Department/Agency
going on 2 years
My Training:
ICS/NIMS 100, 200, and 700. Pump operations, SCBA, Extracation, TIC, First responder, and NOAA weather spotter for county, more to come as soon as I find time for school and sitter for my kids.
About Me:
I am a 39yo father of 3 wonderful kids. My wife thinks I am a bit crazy LOL Of course she is a nurse so she knows what it is like in a way . I love almost anything outdoors.
Day Job:
Full time student pursuing my Fire Science degree and a full time stay at home DAD
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
We are a vol only dept and alot of the "old" guys are leaving so it is my turn to step up to the plate for my community
Why I Love Fire/EMS
that one time I might make a diff. in someones life
Top Issues Facing Responders:
turnout for a call
budgets
water supply, at least in my area

Comment Wall:

  • Doug

    Welcome to FFN from Wrightsville, Warren Co. PA.

    Feb 17, 2009

  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Chad, welcome to the Nation. Glad you dropped in to join. Lots to do, read and become involved with here. Dont be shy just jump in anywhere and get your feet wet. You will get out of this what you put into it. Your involvement here is important to us all. Have fun and look around.'

    Chief William Sharp
    Southern Oregon Coast

    Feb 18, 2009

  • Doug

    Hi Chad, my wife belongs to the fire dept and is crazy about it, so i don't have that problem. she is the truck driver and pump operator, and is a er nurse at one of our local hospital. that is appro. 12 miles away. nice picture, is that a new truck in the photo? were from a small rural dept. stay safe. God Bless, write when you can. we are both emt's and getting ready to recert.

    Feb 19, 2009

  • SHFD226

    Chad good to have you in the fire service.My daughter son and son inlaw are all in fire service and EMS .Thanks for stepping up to the challeng

    Feb 21, 2009

  • FlightRNKaren

    Wise guy huh??? lol

    Feb 21, 2009

  • FlightRNKaren

    You're forgiven for the remark about my butt.....lol

    Feb 21, 2009

  • Kevin Burks

    hey there chad , glad to have you in the family. LMAOF at your music . never heard it before. talk to ya later. Sorry for the loss of the board member

    Mar 10, 2009

  • Lou Angeli

    Chad -- feel free to reprint the story in your local newspaper. That's why I wrote it! Stay safe, Lou

    Mar 13, 2009

  • dj lee

    Hey thanks for the request! Stay safe out there keep in touch!!

    Mar 18, 2009

  • Oldman

    Thanks for the add. Be safe. (no charge for the water)

    Mar 25, 2009

  • Lou Angeli

    Chad - feel free to reprint the article. Lou

    Mar 26, 2009

  • Phillip Nuner

    Thanks, and as far as I'm concerned you're welcome anytime to help out. We can usually use all the help we can get.

    Apr 13, 2009

  • Chief 29

    Thanks for the add Chadd. I would be more than glad to offer my asistance. Let me know what your looking for. My email is dande911@live.com

    Apr 18, 2009

  • Jay Nicholson

    I hate to say it, but that truck won't rot in the bay. It stays busy enough. That pic is a few years old. Blondie there,17 ,operating the truck is making me a grandfather before I wanted to be. And yes, I still love her to death.

    Apr 28, 2009

  • jeff beall

    Here's part of the article: GEISTOWN, Pa. — Joshua Chilcote in many ways is just your typical 14-year-old teenager. He attends high school where he runs track and plays soccer. He also listens to his iPod, talks on his cell phone and plays video games just like every other kid his age. But unlike most of his peers, Joshua has accomplished something quite extraordinary —winning an AFG for a brand new fire engine.

    May 2, 2009

  • Jonathan

    haha thanks for the comment Chad thats about norm for us every 5 days or so a house fire ems about every day and then hazmat 1 every 3 months except for this week we have done two had a diesel spill today. stay safe man

    May 15, 2009