Patrick Dau

47, Male

Nordrhein-Westfalen

Germany

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:
11 Years Volunteer Firefighter, 3 Years Paid Firefighter and EMS
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Fire Department Monheim am Rhein
Years With Department/Agency
3 Years
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.feuerwehr-monheim.de/
Web Site:
http://No Sorry, next time
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
FD Cologne
About Me:
i stay for a month in the U.S. and work at the FD Portage / IN and FD Chesterton / IN, also i spend many time at the VFD Beverly Shores and VFD Pine Town Ship

i want to know what it means to be a firefighter in U.S. and want to know more about the "BROTHEHHOOD", but ... it was many more what i could find out! Now i know what it mean´s to be a member of a "FIREFIGHTER FAMILY"

Thank you Himan´s, i will never forget what you have done for me!
Day Job:
Daddy
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
appointment or appropriation
Why I Love Fire/EMS
it is a passion, a life task!

Comment Wall:

  • Buster

    Hey Brother, its great to see you also! I hope that you had a good new years. Ours was very good, drank way too much. Hope to hear from you again soon. Who is your new girl friend? Stay safe Brother!

    Jan 4, 2009

  • Buster

    That is awesome! How long will you be able to stay?

    Jan 7, 2009

  • Buster

    You are welcome for as long as you want! Chicago Midway is the closest airport to us, but you can also fly into Chicago Ohare also. Are you coming alone?

    Jan 7, 2009

  • Buster

    That is awesome! I cant wait for June!! If you can, see about staying through July 19th. There is a motorcycle rally in southern Indiana that we go to every year that is a great time. I think that you would have a good time.

    Jan 13, 2009

  • Buster

    WHAT IS THIS?

    GERMANY – Police say flames have torn through a firehouse in a north German town causing damage of €3 million ($4 million). The fire broke out at 4:30 a.m. Sunday in the town of Syke and destroyed six fire trucks. Authorities say the cause is not yet known and is under investigation.

    Editor’s note: The Austrian Times reports that the group of firefighters have been branded the world’s worst after their own fire station burned to the ground. All six of the station’s fire engines perished in the blaze in Syke and it took 250 fireman from neighboring towns to finally get the inferno under control. Investigators believe the firemen could have triggered the blaze themselves in a training exercise accident or that faulty wiring was to blame, according to reports in the Austrian Times. The weekend blaze was the second time the brigade has lost all its engines in a fire. The station was rebuilt in 1994 after being gutted by a fire. One local said: “A fire service that can’t keep its own fire station and engines safe doesn’t exactly inspire confidence.”

    Jan 14, 2009

  • Rebecah Baker

    Hey thanks for the add hope you stay safe and warm out their....

    Becca

    Jan 22, 2009

  • Buster

    Hey Brother, Sorry to hear the sad news. When you see him please tell him that we are very sorry for his loss!

    Jan 29, 2009

  • Tony P

    G'day Patrick. It looks like your question about RIT/On-Deck has been missed. Might be a better idea to start a new thread with your questions about what those things are? I have very little idea, as we don't use the 'RIT' concept in Australia and I'd never heard of the 'On-Deck' idea. Good luck.

    May 6, 2009

  • Ron

    I hope some day to visit Stuttgart where I was born. I also lived in Frankfut and Galenhausen.

    Jun 18, 2009

  • Horst

    Danke fuer die Einladung Kamerad , und schoene Bilder haste da !

    Aug 3, 2009

  • Horst

    danke es lebt sich , kein stress und ssehr ruhig hier , bist du noch in deutschland ,und du warst hier um mal zusehen wies laeuft ? und jetzt willst du fuer immer nach den u.s.a. ,verstehe ich das richtig ? wenn ja dann ist das schon en ting ich will zurueck und du willst her, lustig ! Maine ist ein state wo du dich sehr erholen kannst ! natur pur !!! und entschultige mein deutsch ,ist nicht mehr das beste !

    Aug 3, 2009

  • Horst

    Patrick, where in the US do you want to live? and why? After living so many years in the US, I would trade places with you anytime. Remember, the grass is not always greener on the other side. If you move to the US with your family, you will ending up on the losing side because you will have to pay for your own health insurance and most American companies don't offer retirement like in Germany. What about the family? Do the kids and wife speak English? Can your wife cook American style because you will be hard pressed to find German products here. America lives off a fast food and most things are artificial. What kind of work do you want to do here? Do you have an employer or family member that can sponsor you and your family? I know its alot of questions, but when you make the step it cost lots of money and if you make the wrong step or decision you could end up losing everyting over here. I'm not trying to scare you but in America its every man for himself. Maine has one of the best social systems...pretty close to Germany right now. So, if you have any questions, ask me. Take care, Horst

    Aug 4, 2009

  • Ina Dummann

    danke für die einladung...nice pics :-) liebe grüße ina

    Apr 2, 2010