Rick Westerman

Male

Peoria, AZ

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:
22
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Sun City West fire department
Years With Department/Agency
11
Dept. Web Site:
http://suncitywestfire.org
My Training:
Firefighter I,II hazmat response level II, certified emergency paramedic. All training at ESI class 98-3 at Phoenix fire Dept.
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.firefrontstore.com
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
wanted to be on the other side of the caution tape since I was a little kid. Always impressed by the job,wanted to be THAT person doing it.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Every day brings new challenges, who knows whats going to happen next.

Comment Wall:

  • Lou M

    Nice helmet man

    Jun 10, 2009

  • DALE G. PEKEL

    Thanks for the comment and kind words brother - Sweet lid!

    Nov 25, 2009

  • DALE G. PEKEL

    Thanks again Rick! - I checked out Firefronts - Very Nice! I will definitely pass the site on to the brothers and sisters in my area.

    Keep em safe in Sun City,
    Dale

    Dec 12, 2009

  • DALE G. PEKEL

    As always Rick, I appreciate the comments and feedback brother - Thanks!
    Hope you had an enjoyable Christmas - All the best to you, your family and the Sun City FD in the New Year,

    Dale

    Dec 26, 2009

  • DALE G. PEKEL

    Hello Rick,

    Good to hear from you again brother and thanks for the invite and comments on the Portable Training Prop video!

    Yes, I would like to see your Fire Front shield holder - Were you training when you became entangled or was it at an actual fire?

    Looking at your site and the photos it's hard to tell, but is the front flange that holds the tip of the shield solid aluminum? As you know these get bent/dented quite easily on the traditional style. I understand that's why Morning Pride/FDNY went with a more solid front/shield holder when they changed their helmet.

    I have already forwarded on your site to many of my contacts. The Fire Front looks cool and from your photos appears to be more durable than the standard holder, but I can't lie to you bro - I am partial to the carved Eagle. I always wished someone made an Eagle that was as intricate, but more solid and less likely to bend.

    I have a Paul Conway, but a few of my Instructors have Cairns and we would definitely be willing to put it to the test and demo it for you.

    Talk to you soon brother.


    My email:
    FFDPEK@aol.com

    My address:
    Dale G. Pekel
    970 Pilgrim Parkway
    Elm Grove WI. 53122

    Feb 11, 2010

  • DALE G. PEKEL

    Rick,

    Could you send me a Black Front with the Shamrock logo - He's Irish!

    My address is fine to ship to - Thanks brother, we look forward to testing it out in the field!

    Dale

    Feb 15, 2010

  • DALE G. PEKEL

    Thanks brother!

    Feb 18, 2010

  • Rick Westerman

    Dale, the front will go out tomorrow, should see it in a couple of days. Have fun with it and dont be gentle, test the entanglement probability too. If it lives up to the standards I believe it will, you can feel free to use it in a video for your collection.

    Be safe, train hard
    Fraternally,
    Rick Westerman

    Feb 18, 2010

  • DALE G. PEKEL

    Rick,

    Just got back home from a "72" and it was in the mail box - Thanks! You did a great job, very well designed. Looks even better in person. I may buy a Cairns and test it out myself. We'll let you know how it goes - I'll look into making a video for you as well. I have almost 300 subscribers on YouTube so maybe it will help to promote your product/company.

    Thanks again brother, I'll be in touch.

    Dale

    Feb 23, 2010