Capt. Gross

Male

Hamlin, New York

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Training Officer, Fire / Arson Investigator, Captain, Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
21
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Hamlin Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
21
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.hamlinfire.com
My Training:
Cold Water Rescue & Water Rescue,Extrication Technician, Alternative Fuel Vehicles, NYS - Principles of Fire Investigation,
NYS - Fire Behavior and Arson Awareness, NYS - EVOC., Public Safety Incident Management, Command Post Operations. NYS Emgerency Medical Services Children, & Firefighter Essentials
Day Job:
General Motors Auto Prep Tech.
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I joined to help make a difference in my community, meet new friends (brothers & sisters), advance into what people run from, and BIG RED TRUCKS WITH BRIGHT LIGHTS.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I feel, I can make a difference. "bringing in new life and help saving one" and the botherhood that lays within all firefighters passion.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Training with budget cuts, safety, finding good people that want to go forward into the career with a passion "not looking for something in return" "TRAINING"

Comment Wall:

  • Cindy Hardy

    Greetings from Virginia. Thanks for the welcome! I will certainly thank my Dad for you. He spent almost 30 years in the Army and did three tours in Vietnam.

    Dec 30, 2008

  • Mike Lewis

    Hey, thanks for the followup! I was really glad to see the imput from everyone that was left on the topic, it was a fun post to watch!
    Anyway, we ended up staying with Hurst. In large part because of the flexability it gave us to keep our current equipment, hoses, pumps, reels, ect. and the fact that we had spent a few bucks just 2 years ago on a new cutter.
    Every mfg had pros and cons, but overall we are happy!
    Thanks,
    As Always, Stay Safe!
    Mike

    Feb 10, 2009

  • CFDPapalia

    Thanks for the invite.

    Mar 1, 2009

  • CFDPapalia

    I sent shanon a request. Just search lewiston. she made an account.

    Mar 15, 2009

  • Francisca Wallace

    Thanks full time work and school gets kinda overwhelming

    Mar 25, 2009

  • CFDPapalia

    Hey there Capt, How is life in Hamlin?

    May 13, 2009