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Tom Eades

64, Male

Friday Harbor, WA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Assistant or Deputy Chief
Years in Fire/EMS:: 22
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Friday Harbor Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency: 20
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.fridayharbor.org/whom%20to%20call/Fire.htm
Web Site:: http://www.sanjuanems.org
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: San Juan County Sheriff's Office, San Juan County Fire District 3
My Training:: Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Washington State University 1983; IFSAC Fire Officer I, IFSAC ARFF Firefighter, NFA Leadership & Administration, NFA Fire Command Operations, Washington State EMT-B, EMT-D, Hazardous Materials Technician, Wildland Firefighter II.
About Me:: I first became a volunteer firefighter in 1988 after moving to San Juan Island. I joined Friday Harbor Fire and San Juan EMS after moving to the Town of Friday Harbor. After many years as a Lieutenant and then Captain, I was promoted to the Assistant Chief position in 2002. I became Interim Chief of the FHFD in August of 2006, upon the departure of the previous Chief, and continued in that capacity until February of 2007. On arrival of current Chief Vern Long, I once again became A/C.
Day Job:: San Juan County Emergency Services Dispatcher
Relationship Status:: In a Relationship
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://www.myspace.com/tom98250
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I wanted to do something that actually matters; and I've always been a sucker for big red trucks!
Why I Love Fire/EMS: You get to meet a great cross section of the community; most of them are happy to see you.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Skyrocketing equipment costs, increasing training demands on personnel. Volunteer retention as well.

Comment Wall:

Jim aka Bick

JUST DROPPING BY TO SAY WELCOME TO FFN. I AM SURE YOU WILL ENJOY THE SITE.YOU CAN ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO, AND BE SAFE OUT THERE

Mar 14, 2008
Danny

Hey tom how are ya doing..Welcome aboard FFN..I have a group for washington state firefighters and ems..I welcome ya to join just look at my page and its in my groups..you can add me if you like also...

Mar 15, 2008
evon

your welcome any time , can't get on here as much as i would like to be . but love it here.
good luck and be safe

Mar 15, 2008
Danny

Hey Tom thanks for the add and joining the group..feel free to post anytime..hope you have a great weekend..we just got a little hail storm...good thing it was fast moving..

Mar 15, 2008
Ricky Woronka

Hey Tom. Thanks for the add. I was actually looking to buy a house in Selah myself soon.. Stay Safe out there

Mar 16, 2008
Danny

Well i tell ya Tom if ya get a chance when your in spokane and want to take a little bit more of a drive and you end up here in the tri cities let me know will show ya a station or two if you have the time...

Mar 16, 2008
Tom Eades

I'll keep you in mind. I'm letting Cindy decide the itinerary, since it's actually her vacation.

Mar 16, 2008
Danny

Copy the details..thats true don't want to mess things up hehe..

Mar 16, 2008
RspctFrmCalgary

Waving from across the water in Victoria ....

Thanks for the invite.

Mar 17, 2008
RspctFrmCalgary

Oops, sorry Tom, I didn't see your comment on my page until after I commented below ... that sounds pretty cool, I'll have to keep an eye out in August. I haven't really heard/read much about the celebrations yet.

Mar 17, 2008
Donna aka McGuyver

you tryingto say I don't have enough to keep me busy. (haha) Tahnks for adding me as a friend.

Mar 18, 2008
Donna aka McGuyver

I know how that is. Today just happens to be my day off so I am trying to catch up on contacting people.

Mar 18, 2008
Donna aka McGuyver

I can't say that I do know her. Is Iverson her maiden or married name? Where is/was she located?

Mar 19, 2008
Donna aka McGuyver

I am looking forward to next weekend. We are sending some new recruits up to North Bend for BTL. We have been spending every week training them. Last Thursday we did a live car fire training. We try to do at least 1 a year and we try to invite other depts. to participate. It makes for a better training since our dept is so small.

Mar 19, 2008
Donna aka McGuyver

It would probably have been Copalis Beach, Pacific Beach, Humptulips or maybe Quinault. How long ago was she with the department? I don't know everyone in those departments except for the current members in Copalis Beach.

Mar 20, 2008
Donna aka McGuyver

I do agree there, North Bend is a blast. I've been there in the snow too. Pretty cool. I am the one that normally fills SCBA bottles and I do rehab. I have been on the 6th floor once last year when everyone else was doing cars at the curb. It was pretty exciting. I also got a tour of the whole thing and seen what eveyone gets to go through. I was impressed.

Mar 20, 2008
Selah205

so who is your sister its a small town i might know them

Jesse

Mar 20, 2008
Jeff Ripley

Thanks, Tom. Always glad to meet a fellow emergency response junkie!

Mar 20, 2008
Marshal1

thanks for the invite. I have been working the terrorist fires in woodenville since the first alarm. hope to meet you in person soon.

Mar 20, 2008
Trisha Stanfield

No Tom, I am sorry but I dont know who Ryan is.. It has been about 5 or 6 years since I was with ESAR. But thanks for the great welcome! Have a fantastic weekend!

Mar 21, 2008
Selah205

I have heard that name before my mom works for the School Dist. so she actually might know her. so what got u into the fire service.

Jesse

Mar 22, 2008
Trisha Stanfield

Good Morning Tom -
I wonder if it is as sunny and beautiful on your side of the mountains as it is over here.. Cold, I mean really cold, but sunny!
We are in the middle of teaching an EMT class here at the station and its mid-term day.. Pretty good class, good head on their shoulder type people! I'm sure they will all do fine!
Have a great day!

Mar 22, 2008
TONY SMITH

FunnyBEEZ
FunnyBEEZ

Mar 30, 2008
TONY SMITH

THATS THE WAY TOM

Mar 30, 2008
TONY SMITH

YOU EAT CAKE!!!

Mar 30, 2008
Ric Smith

Thanks Chief, You too.....

Apr 13, 2008
Nowicki

Thanks for the welcome! Oak Harbor is a great place

Apr 14, 2008
Rescuefrog

Thanks for the add and welcome! This is a great site to be on.

Apr 17, 2008
Soi Harunaga

Hi Deputy Chief Eades, thank you for accepting my friend request. I hope you have a great weekend too.

Apr 19, 2008
Ray Waliany

Hey Chief, what's up... Just wanted to drop by and say hi!

May 15, 2008
Susie

We only have the phone system from Positron now...I don't know how I feel about the Spillman program we use now. I think it was made more for admin to track things...I haven't found it to be a fast working dispatch program.

May 18, 2008
Gordon Hennigs

had a great time enjoyed visiting with you hope to see you there next year, arrived home Sunday at 1130hours. take care and be safe

May 19, 2008
Susie

We just had our PROQA training today. Looks like a great program for the EMD that should interface well with Spillman. We didn't get to work both programs together so I can only assume until we are running with it that it will interface...Still looks like a great program (just 1 more less headache to think about). :)

May 22, 2008
Robin Dyer

Thanks a bunch Tommy, I had a good time on my birthday. How are things with you?

Jul 3, 2008
Tyson Humbyrd

Thanks for the greeting chief. I hope you are not drying up, up there
Be safe

Jul 14, 2008
Capt.Alex Arnold

Well thank you. I use to live in your neck of the woods also. But this is still home. Thanks for the add and I look forward to chatting and discussing our wonderful service with you. Be safe and learn something new today.

Aug 8, 2008
RspctFrmCalgary

Mornin' Tom ... nice trick, post a comment so I have no choice but to come online LOL. To tell you the truth, I don't come here very often (I prefer the IACOJ/Firehall.com type of format) so it was a fluke you caught sight of me ;) Yeah, booooo - the nice weather is toast. At least I got to go play in the sun (watched the Westerdam come in on Saturday from McCaulay Pt) this weekend. Supposed to be crappy all week. STAY SAFE!

Aug 18, 2008
RspctFrmCalgary

Why, ya got something special gong on this weekend that you need good weather for?

Aug 18, 2008
Heather

But i like my dirt burgers and all of the amazing scenery!! lol!

Oct 16, 2008
Beau

It tried to snow yesterday. But, we are still holding out. It is that time of year though, runway friction testing! Yes, a great use of my ARFF skills..... Oh, well, safety is job numero uno, eh. Is there an ARFF dept at Friday Harbor?

Nov 28, 2008
Beau

We seem to have the opposite problem. Our county mutual aid team has the codes to our gates, but doesnt respond. There appears to have been some issues (I am not privy to the details) in the past with the Port ARFF dept and out county response team. Its too bad, several of the county FF are ARFF certified.

Currently, our senior captain is working with the local college to set up an ARFF program. We've already got a Mock-Up with recycled fuel capability and the college currently contracts with someone out of Seattle to teach ARFF course once per year. Several of us are working on our fire officer certifications as we hope to be part of the future ARFF teaching team here.

Nov 29, 2008
Beau

Forgot to add in my first response. I lived in Bellingham for seven years; loved every minute of it. Been trying to get back to that area of Washington for years!!! Mountains, rivers, lakes, and the great Pacific; the most beautiful place to live on this Earth!

Nov 29, 2008
Danny

Hey Tom how are ya doing..just stoppen into say hi and hope spring brings you lots of warmth...take care n stay safe out there..not too much happening on the east side...

Mar 19, 2009
Danny

dang no one like ya now adays or what tom...well how are ya surviven over there now last thing you left is it was cold n wanted it to warm up...hope it did hehe...take care stay safe out there

Aug 3, 2009
Laurel

I'm the Dept. photog. for City of Yakima, plus Yakima Co. Dist #5.

Oct 12, 2009