Tom Cook

Male

Glen Dale, West Virginia

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Lieutenant
Years in Fire/EMS:
33 Years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Glen Dale Voulunteer Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
33 Years
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.glendalevfd.com
My Training:
NATIONAL BOARD ON FIRE SERVICE PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS - PRO BOARD NATIONAL REGISTRY * Driver/Operator - Pump 1/21/2005 1002 - 1998 WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITYFIRE EXTENSION SERVICE * Fire Fighter II 4/1/1995 1001 WEST VIRGINIA STATE FIRE COMMISSION *Fire Instructor II 12/11/1994 1041 WEST VIRGINIA STATE FIRE COMMISSION * Fire Officer I 12/12/1995 1021 WEST VIRGINIA STATE FIRE COMMISSION * Fire Officer II 4/2/1999 1021 - 1997 WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITYFIRE EXTENSION SERVICE * Fire Officer III 12/19/2002 1021 - 1997 MARYLAND FIRE SERVICE PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS BOARD * Fire Officer IV 10/1/2004 1021 - 1997 BUCKS COUNTY EMERG. SERVICE TRNG. CTR. * Haz Mat Responder - Awareness & Operational Levels 7/12/2006 472 - 2002 WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY FIRE EXTENSION SERVICE *State of West Virginia Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
About Me:
I have been in the volunteer fire service since the age of 13 when I joined the junior department. I have enjoyed seeing the fire service grow with all the new technologies. I enjoy helping people, and work to obtain high certifications so I may be able to uphold the high standards that are expected of firefighters. I hold a Registered Nurse License, Registered Respiratory Therapist License, EMT-Paramedic License and have a Masters degree in Safety and Environmental Management.
Day Job:
Manager of Clinical Services- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I enjoy helping people and enjoy the camaraderie form those around me who have the same goals.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Helping people and the camarderie from fellow firefighters
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Recruitment and retention.

Comment Wall:

  • Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd

    Tom, Thanks for the insight on Grant Writing 101. Good starting points. Have a great new year. If I get into a bind, I'll be sure to look you up. Noting that your work for a hospital, do you by chance get involved with the hospital / WMD Decon, patient care, triage, etc.? My best, Mike Schlags

    Jan 3, 2009

  • OKELEYE, ISRAEL

    Hi Tom,
    good to have you, i am very new on the job, i joined about one year now and still trying to get my feet stable, many things to learn, i must confess i really wants to learn but unfortunately we do not have competent trainer at this side of the world, hope i will benefit from this friendship i realy do want to help people but i must help myself first.

    Jan 22, 2009

  • Lori

    hey wv
    u can also email me at anangeloveryou@yahoo.com

    Jan 24, 2009

  • Nancy Marshall

    Hi Tom - thanks for wanting to add me as your friend! Love you last name - that is my maiden name - maybe we're related???!!! ha,ha. I come from Chicago though, but live as an American in Canada. Hope to talk to you soon.

    Jan 28, 2009

  • Howard

    Hi thanks for adding me talk to you soon

    Feb 9, 2009

  • Angela K Sjogren

    Hi Tom... A Big Hello from Kansas!!

    Feb 11, 2009

  • Ashley

    Hey thanks for the friend request

    Mar 3, 2009

  • GirlyFireFighter

    ;-)

    Mar 16, 2009

  • Rob Langmyer

    Tom I was on Limestone vfd for 12 yrs went to John marshall in 81

    Apr 30, 2009

  • sarah arledge

    hi Tom Cook welcome to ffn hope you like it here its a great place to be. have a great evening stay safe take care

    May 25, 2009

  • Lisa York

    Hi Tom. Thanks for adding me. Stay safe. Lisa

    May 26, 2009

  • KS

    Thanks for the add. Be safe out there.

    May 26, 2009

  • Tara Mitchell

    HI! Tom
    Thanks for for saying Hi! Stay Safe.
    Tara

    Jun 8, 2009