Norman E. Flanders

Male

Clarendon, VT.

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

Serving since 1975 (US Military), 1980 Clarendon Fire Association

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Clarendon Fire Association

Years With Department/Agency

Since May 1980 to 1992 then 1999 to present

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

US Navy 1975 -1980

My Training:

* On going....it's never to late to learn something related to the fire service....even if it's covering the basics.
* Shipboard FF & Damage Control/Helicopter ARFF - US Navy
* Military FF/ARFF (Crash Fire Rescue) - US Air Force {Air National Guard} - Left as SSGT and a 7 Level Supervisor Classification
* Various National, State & County FF Training Classes/Certifications

About Me:

* Married...Oct. 1978 and in Oct. 2008, it was 30 yrs. and going, to a very wonderful and understanding woman. Who's stood by me through the years, supported my decisions, been my best friend and still makes me happy.
- They say behind every man is a stronger woman.....and that she is!!!!.
* I'll never be able to thank her enough for her outstanding love, devotion and support.
* I have three great sons. Two of which have served the fire service since both joining as juniors and one is now a LT.
* In Jan. 2007 we were blessed with our first Grandchild. Preston
Edward, I will feature his pictures in this page. Love ya buddy.
* In June 2009 we were blessed with our second Grandchild. Eion Philip, his pics will also be on my page. Love ya buddy. He looks just like his older brother. What a great baby he is.
*In August 2010 we were blessed with our first Granddaughter. Myah Ann, her pics will make it to FFN too. Love ya sweetie.

* I'm very proud and happy with the dedicated members that support me and make the Clarendon Fire Association a success. Without their outstanding help, support and dedication I couldn't do my job with such success.

* To all the members, "Thank You for all you do and for giving of your time. It's through your unselfish sacrifice, dedication, compassion and caring that make us a success!!" Always remember, "You are the greatest investment this FD has made".

* To the members families, "I want to say, "Thank you for being so supportive of your husband/wife, boyfriend/girlfriend, son/daughter and significant other and allowing them to give of their time and for missing some special moments in your lives to be a valued member of the Clarendon Fire Assoc." Again Thank You and may God Bless You in all you do and for all you give.

Day Job:

Cabinet Maker

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

As a child I was very interested in the fire service and my local fire department.
This fascination feed my desire to join the military, received FF trng. and once discharged I joined my local FD.
I love serving my community as a volunteer FF and have two sons who have followed in my footsteps.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It' always been a life long desired passion to be a FF and I do it because I love serving my community.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Recruitment & Retention: This is the biggest issue within the volunteer fire service and is becoming a bigger threat because of the required training, hours needed to keep certification, dept. functions vs balancing a family life and work.

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