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Robert Nichols

56, Male

High Point NC

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function: Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:: 22
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Thomasville Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency: 8
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.Thomasvillecityfiredepartment.com
Web Site:: http://www.hastyfiredept.com
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: With Pilot Fire dept. as a paid daytime Fire Fighter there
My Training:: FF 1, FF2, EMT, Haz-Mat Operations Level 1 , Driver Operator Pumps, Driver Operator Aerial, Fire Instructor 2, Certified Fire Investigator, Basic Rescue Tech, NC Rescue college Graduate, Basic Trama & Life support
About Me:: I work with the Thomasville Fire Department Full-time now for about 8 years.We have 4 stations and 64 personnel. We work 24 on then off 24 after the third day we get 4 days off.I also work for a volunteer department Pilot Fire Dept. have been with them now for 7 years as a paid daytime personnel.I also Volunteer with Hasty Fire Department have been with them for 22 years and have held the rank of ems captain.After finding out I had Cancer I gave it up.Dropped back to Firefighter. December 18 2007 I was told I had cancer.Feb 20 2008 had surgery and then started radiation and chemo.Oct 31 2008 finished everything.Jan 2 2009 went back to work lite duty and hope to be back full duty soon.As of Feb 7, 2009 I am back to full duty and driving my ladder truck and new shift Thanks everyone for your prayers and thoughts.
Relationship Status:: Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://www.myspace.com/squadjocky
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I always wanted to be a Fire Fighter since I was Little.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Is the Family feeling with guys and women I work with

Comment Wall:

Robert Nichols

Hello everyone Hope to meet a bunch of new friends on here.

Aug 10, 2007
Sam Olshinski

Whats up mother flucker.....this is a pretty cool site....later dude

Aug 17, 2007
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Sep 16, 2007
Denny Faw

Hey Robert sorry to hear about your cancer, I have it too

Mar 20, 2008
Daniel

HEY MAN I HOPE EVERYTHING IS GOING OK! JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT Y'ALL ARE STILL IN MY PRAYERS!

Apr 21, 2008
FF Schoen

Robert,
You are right that God is an awesome God. I wish you the best during your chemo, hope you don't get slammed by the side effects, sometimes they are worse than the problem itself with my Dad. The FCSN again is an awesome group that assists firefighters and their family members who are dealing with cancer. The website is http://www.fcsn.net
God Bless You

Aug 4, 2008
FF Schoen

Hey Robert,
How are you doing? I just wanted to check in on you. I will be gone for a little over a week in Alaska for training.

Aug 8, 2008
Michael

God bless you and your family brother! I had kidney cancer and it takes a toll on the family as well as us. I’m sure your FD family will welcome you back with open arms. Congratulations on your promotion as well. If you ever need to talk, I for one will be here for you. God Bless, Mike, Baltimore City FD.

Sep 2, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Hey Rob, I hope everything is better now and my prayers are with you. Keep taking it day to day. talk to you soon

Sep 5, 2008
Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd

you are in my thoughts and prayers, as well as another firefighter buddy of mines, well not yet but I'm calling him on the phone today and I'm going to request that you get added to a bunch of others prayer lists. it's kind of like calling in a 2nd or 3rd alarm... : ) more prayers are good and you know that you are not alone. take care brother and god bless you. I do a lot of photography and have included one of my very favorite ocean sunset photos for you to enjoy. Let's make those blood cells happy! I know that you will bounce back from this, be cancer free and get on with your life! Stay strong and live long! My best, Mike from Santa Barbara.

Sep 5, 2008
Dave, NB 9

Robert, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong Brother

Sep 5, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Robert, I watched that show the other night and was very impressed and pleased with it. It also had me thinking about my dad that had passed away 24 years ago from cancer. I do miss him and I just want to tell you to truly stay strong and get better. thanks for the comment too.

Sep 6, 2008
Ray Edwards

Just wanted to drop a line.Went to church and said a special prayer for all brother and sister firefighters that are battling anything.God Bless you all and hope you have a speedy recovery.

Sep 7, 2008
Jim

Thanks for the add. Hope to see you for RT search.

Sep 10, 2008
Jim

Thanks for the add. Hope to see you for RT search.

Sep 10, 2008
Jim

Hope to meet you there. May God bless you and speed your recovery,

Sep 11, 2008
Ray Edwards

How ya doin?Have not heard any updates.We had a church do a special thank-you to us 2 weeks ago.They said we were heros however I think people like you are the heros.We fight the fire and go home . You continue to fight every day.Hang in there and keep the faith . Our prayers are with you.We have a firefighter in the hospital right now. He was at the academy when he went down do to dehydration.He went in and came out twice from the hospital .Sat. he was released and taken back in early Sun for emergency surgery.Not sure what is happening to him.The doctors are testing everything and will not let him go this time until they find the problem.Be safe and God Bless to you and your family.Remember, positive attitudes are the best healing power.

Sep 22, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Hey Rob, just got back from a training week at Montour Falls. It was great, learned a lot and worked my butt off. I have the bruises to prove it. LOL Stay safe....

Sep 22, 2008
Jim

Hi Rob, sorry the class didn't make. Hopefully the changes will make a difference. My next stop will be MY Space. I see you sent a request. Stay well my friend. Jim

Sep 23, 2008
Jim

I think your saying that Oct 4 is the 100th anniversary of the Tville FD and you and your wife will not be there for the search class. Is this correct? Also is your wifes surgery Sunday this weekend or next on the 5th? Good luck to you, hope the kids are in your future. Jim

Sep 25, 2008
Jim

Still not sure what your saying here. " Well I hate that it didn't get worked out. " The search program will continue and be on Tues, Wed, And Sat next week the 4th. Good luck. Jim

Sep 25, 2008
Jim

Sorry to hear about you experience today. I hope your feeling better. We only had nine to sign up. I have been assured there will be more tomorrow to get over ten. Half were there to study their EMT. If the numbers as a whole stay this low the programs will be cancelled. Hope you have a better day tomorrow, Take care . Jim

Oct 1, 2008
Todd Colitti

Love the monkey business during chemo, great to see you have a good sense of humor still! Take care and God Bless

Oct 22, 2008
Ray Edwards

I got your message . You didn't say how you were doing.Hope all is great .God Bless.

Nov 22, 2008
Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd

so the cancer is in remission? and you are back to work, FULL TIME! and things are going great? whoa... talk about the power of prayer buddy. this is incredible news that was wonderful to hear. isn't life good?
god bless you bud, stay safe and low, Mike

Feb 15, 2009
Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd

so how's life now that your cancer free and back to work? for me, it's looking like I am going to retire this month. have been doing this gig since 1973... it's time for a break... I've been doing graphic art stuff for years. thanks for the nice words about my art. tcss, mike

Mar 12, 2009
Michael

Brother that is wonderful news that you are back on the rig. I remember after my cancer ordeal that was all I wanted, to be back with the gang at work. My last CT scan was all clear, so I will continue to keep my fingers crossed for boath of us! Your friend, Mike BCFD

Mar 16, 2009
anne potter

Antime you need to talk or to vent ..Fell free to buzz my way... I will always listen with a open ear...

Jun 30, 2009
Jay Nicholson

I'd have sent this privately but couldn't figure out how. First grandson DOB 9/11

Oct 25, 2009
Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd

Hey Bob, Nope, still in work comp hell. But hopefully, I will be able to be 'retired' early next year... Merry Christmas to you and yours and it's awesome that your body is doing what you want it too. God bless, Mike

Dec 17, 2009