Ken Porter

Male

Florence, SC

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:: 27
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: West Florence Fire Department Floremce, South Carolina
Years With Department/Agency: 3
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.westflorencefd.com/
Web Site:: http://www.rochecarolina.com/
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Pfizer (29 years), Holland Township Fire department (24 years)(both Michigan.
My Training:: FF1, 2, Fire officer 1,2, Hazmat Tech, Hazmat Command, University of Cincinnati BS in Fire Administration.
Day Job:: Safety Specialist for Roche Carolina
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: The usual reason, I wanted to help out where I could. Maybe to make a difference.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Young firefighters and no experience, Apparatus accidents, Keeping our volunteer departments staffed and keeping firefighters on the cutting edge to make our jobs safer.

Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

Ken, Welcome to the Firefighter Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all.

Chief William Sharp
Brookings, Oregon

Mar 28, 2010
sarah arledge

HI KEN PORTER WELCCOME TO FFN HOPE YOU LIKE IT HERE ITS A GREAT PLACE TO BE HAVE A GREAT NIGHT STAY SAFE TAKE CARE

Mar 28, 2010