Bruce M Chapman

61, Male

Epping NH

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function
Assistant or Deputy Chief
Years in Fire/EMS:
24
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Epping NH
Years With Department/Agency
24 years
Dept. Web Site:
http://Epping firedept.com
My Training:
Certified Level 3 Fire Fighter,Fire Instructor,Fire Inspector,Certified Fire Officer 2, Hazmat Tech,EMT-I,Deputy EMD. Bruce Mast school of leader ship.
About Me:
I have lived in the town of Epping for 49 yrs, I am married and have 4 daughters. I joined the fire department in 1984 and have been an active member since, i guess you could say it is in my blood now. I believe that everyone has a destiny in life and mine was to serve the public.
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I was approached by the ex chief one day while he was testing hydrants, he asked me to join . From that day the fire /ems service has become my life.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I enjoy knowing that what i do helps other people
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Budget cut backs And ego problems problems between call firemen, and professional fire fighters, we all need to remember that we all have the same training, and we are there for the same reason.

Comment Wall:

  • Jim aka Bick

    JUST DROPPING BY TO SAY WELCOME TO FIREFIGHTER NATION, ADD ME IF YOU WANT TO AND BE SAFE OUT THERE.

    Feb 24, 2008

  • peter laurimore

    welcome to the group ... i have a road king custom here in california so i ride almost year round.

    Feb 5, 2009

  • Darren Somers

    hi just wanted to say hello and clear up the misconseption about retained firefithgters and their training, initiaaly do two week recruit course where everything is thrown at you. from ladder drills to pump drills as far as road traffic collisions. its a hell of a lot to take in if your succesful you then move forward to B A initial wearers training again two weeks which is pass or fail and your gone from there its on to first responder traing ( E M S ) . the best way to learn is experience which you only get on the run. retained brigades carry a pager at all times that is connected to a central control that alerts them to an incident,we then have to respond to our fire house and get rolling. it just means that you carry on with daily life until your pager beeps then your being called to service. i would love to go full time in the service when the option arrises but it doesnt change anything for me i love what i do now. take care and stay safe.

    Sep 12, 2009