LEO AFD389NY

Male

ALLEGANY, NEW YORK

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter, Driver / Engineer, Other
Years in Fire/EMS:
28 YRS
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
ALLEGANY ENGINE CO. INC. 10 N. FIRST STREET ALLEGANY, NEW YORK
Years With Department/Agency
29
Dept. Web Site:
http://alleganyfire.com
My Training:
basic firefighter training, pump opperator, hazmat, emergency driving, auto exercation,wild fire training, surch & rescue,
About Me:
i am currently a live active memeberin my department,vice president also. am a past asst. chief of 15 yrs, past member of the county fire advisory board. i just love being a firefighter.
Day Job:
Truck drive for Cattaraugus County D.P.W.
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
MY FATHER BELONGED, I STARTED OUT AS A JUNIOR FIREMAN, AND WENT FROM THERE. It is a great feeling to serve your community. It is nice that you can put something back into your community, it takes a special person to do what we do.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
to serive and protect my community
Top Issues Facing Responders:
we need more VOLUNTEERS.

Comment Wall:

  • Jojo

    hello and welcome to FFN! Stay safe:-)

    Jan 22, 2008

  • LEO AFD389NY

    thanks

    Jan 22, 2008

  • Jim aka Bick

    HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE FFN . FEEL FREE TO ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO, ONE CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY FRIENDS IN THIS WORLD . HAVE A GREAT 08 AND STAY SAFE OUT THERE.

    Jan 22, 2008

  • Trey Taylor

    The name sounds real familiar, what part of Wakulla/Crawfordville are they from?

    Apr 4, 2008

  • Trey Taylor

    Ok, know that area, but I dont know off the top of my head if I know them. Im related & know so many people down there that I cant remember who all I know. what dept are you with?

    Apr 4, 2008

  • Jennifer

    Hello. I work For Erie County and a 911 Dispatcher for the City of Buffalo

    Apr 4, 2008

  • jared m snyder

    hey leo... nice to meet you... thanks for the advice... its weird how things always seem to work out, don't they... anyways, whats it like being a firefighter on the east coast? never been out to new york at all, but would love to make a trip out there someday... thanks again, jared

    Apr 6, 2008

  • Jennifer

    No sorry she does not work where I do

    Apr 6, 2008

  • Rod Strickland

    Leo, I'm chief at St. Marks...I know the Glovers well. Which ones are you inquiring about...Berry, Rodney,E.M. I know them well.

    Apr 19, 2008

  • Kasey

    Hi, I saw your post for patch trading. I'd be interested in trading if you'd like to.

    Apr 24, 2008

  • steve myszka

    hey bro your right long time no see ! all is good here ! i hope you and yours are aok ! peace be with you !

    Jun 27, 2008

  • brenda caldwell

    thanks for stopping by. be safe.

    Aug 11, 2008

  • brenda caldwell

    stoped by to say hella and have a good safe weekend.

    Aug 22, 2008

  • Bee

    Thanks for the add and stay safe brother....Love the camping down your way..we'll stop in next time....

    Oct 1, 2008

  • Leo Cartwright

    Can send U One patch of 'Ambulance Victoria' - Australia if U wish to trade for one of your service patch. As a Paramedic, I only have Ambulance patch no Fire patches.
    If Interested please contact me by Email with your Name and address and I will oblige. Email = 1ecar1@bigpond.net.au
    many thanks Leo Cartwright (Australia)

    Oct 14, 2008

  • Dave, NB 9

    Did you ever sell your lightbar?

    Oct 17, 2008

  • Dave, NB 9

    Almost for got... Is that your new Hall that was just built? I pass by it alot. Would love a tour sometime.

    Oct 17, 2008

  • Dave, NB 9

    The Hall looks great!

    Oct 21, 2008

  • Firehouse Dolls

    Thanks for the nice comment. Please join the I love Firehouse Dolls Group and stop by the site for new pics anytime

    Oct 29, 2008

  • Sara

    Thanks for the warm welcome!

    Nov 23, 2008

  • anne potter

    Hey thanks for you invite... Feel free to stop in and say hi to me anytime you want...

    Nov 23, 2008

  • Fire Fly 83

    Thanks! I love the illustration! FFN has definitely made me feel welcome =)

    Dec 9, 2008

  • Sue Okenyi

    Thanks Leo. Glad you added me to your friends. You too have fun and stay safe.

    Dec 15, 2008

  • Kim #454

    LOVE the pic you sent, Leo. Thanks for the add. Take care.

    Dec 18, 2008

  • Chief 29

    Thanks for signing my book! How for is Allegany from Long Island?

    Dec 22, 2008

  • Dave, NB 9

    No need to thank me, Thats called Brotherhood !! Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !! Our new hall is almost complete.

    Dec 24, 2008

  • Gabe Alvarez

    Hey hey Interested in trading patches?
    I work for Daisy Mountain Fire Department, just outside of Phoenix, Az. Please let me know if your interested so i can send you one and send you my info. Thanks, STAY SAFE!!

    Mar 25, 2009

  • Gabe Alvarez

    SWEET! ill send it out first thing tomorrow morning. thanks, stay safe

    Mar 26, 2009

  • Leo Cartwright

    Hi there brother Leo; I’m Leo from Australia, a Paramedic; If you read my profile and think that I am suited; please feel free to add me to your collection of FFN friends. If I have not added you as a friend, it’s because I have reached my Max and I am waiting for members to reply to me.
    I also collect Patches and badges and would love to show one of yours in my collection. I am looking for Police, Medical, Ambulance, S&R; Dispatcher & Fire Service patches. If U are interested, or U know someone in these groups please contact me. My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au
    Cheers Leo

    Mar 31, 2009

  • Leo Cartwright

    Leo; I have just discovered that we have exchanged names before (silly me) I can't remember if we exchanged patches?
    Cheers for now Leo

    Mar 31, 2009

  • ROB ELLIOTT

    hello leo i am a patch collector and was wondering if you could send me some patches stay safe brother

    rob elliott
    8 scobie crescent
    bellambi nsw 2518
    australia

    Mar 31, 2009

  • Leo Cartwright

    Thanks Leo
    have your address, will send within the 2 weeks

    Cheers - Leo

    Apr 1, 2009

  • Gabe Alvarez

    hey bro patch is on its way. heres my info

    gabe alvarez
    3623 N. 106th Drive
    Avondale, Az
    85392

    stay safe bro!

    Apr 1, 2009

  • Gabe Alvarez

    cool brother ,im glad you like it. stay safe bro

    Apr 4, 2009

  • Gabe Alvarez

    hey bro, got your patch today , thanks!

    Apr 9, 2009