Dave Galka

Male

New York

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:
28
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Carman FD
Years With Department/Agency
29
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.carmanfire.org
About Me:
28 year member of a volunteer dept. Held the ranks of Chief, Assistant Chief, Captain, Lieutenant, and Sergeant over a 24 yr period.
Day Job:
Correction Officer
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
To give back to the community Ever since I was small I was fascinated with fire trucks and ambulances
Top Issues Facing Responders:
lack of volunteers, more unfunded government mandates

Comment Wall:

  • Doug

    Welcome to FFN from Wrightsville, Warren Co. PA.

    Feb 12, 2009

  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Dave, welcome to the Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Your participation and involvement here is important to us all. Dont be shy just jump in anywhere and get your feet wet. Lots to do, read and be involved with here. You will get out of this what you put into it. Have fun and look around.

    Chief William Sharp
    Southern Oregon Coast

    Feb 13, 2009

  • Guy F. Comparetta

    Thanks Dave!

    Feb 26, 2009

  • Jay Wilson

    Thanks Chief, I got the second notice, "JOIN OR DAVE WILL BE MAD" So I did, thanks again. This is what the fire service needs.

    May 12, 2009

  • Lisa Acton

    Thank you!

    Oct 24, 2009

  • Marie Franzen

    Thanks Dave. I appreciate it....
    ~marie

    Oct 28, 2009

  • kathy letendre

    thank you im happy to be able to be here. have a great day

    Nov 5, 2009

  • Claire Vincient

    Thank you so much for the welcome. I am glad to be here. Have a safe day.

    Nov 6, 2009

  • Brittany Rivas

    Thank u!

    Nov 6, 2009

  • Ron Moore

    Thanks for thinking of me, Dave. Keep in touch!

    Ron Moore

    Dec 1, 2009

  • Chief Russell DeRidder

    hey good to meet you. if anyone can tell me y i can do everything on this sit except view my profile to see what it looks like it would be of great help.

    Dec 9, 2009

  • TRACEY RICH

    thanks for the add

    Dec 16, 2009

  • ROB ELLIOTT

    dave
    how are things there mate i have just started collecting patches and was wondering if you can send me a patch from your department if you can send me 1 that would be great at the moment i only have a couple

    r elliott
    658 princes highway
    russell vale nsw 2517
    australia

    Dec 18, 2009

  • Monique Scott

    Thank you and you too!

    Dec 22, 2009

  • Laura Ramsey

    Thanks for the friend request ... Merry Christmas!!

    Dec 25, 2009

  • ROB ELLIOTT

    have you sent the patych yet mate

    Dec 27, 2009

  • James Weston

    Thanks for the welcome

    Dec 27, 2009

  • ROB ELLIOTT

    did you send it to 658 princes highway russell vale nsw 2517 australia

    Dec 29, 2009

  • Leslie Anne Brock

    Thanks for the welcome. You stay safe as well

    Jan 4, 2010

  • larry denommee

    thank you for the welcome will be in touch as soon as i figuer out this computer

    Jan 5, 2010

  • Amber Carter

    Thanks for the welcome, Dave!

    Jan 5, 2010

  • Robert G. Bennett

    Thanks for the nice welcome Dave, stay safe yourself.

    Jan 10, 2010

  • Chip Evans

    Thanks stay in touch ....stay safe ...

    Jan 10, 2010