Allen E Baltzer

Male

Berwick, PA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:
15
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Sta 70 Defender Fire Co #3
Years With Department/Agency
16
My Training:
we are an Engine Co. so my primary job is putting wet stuff on the red stuff. Thus I/we train on interior fire tactics- hose evos regularly. Hazmat national opps level. Principals of Construction 1-2, arson detection,NIMS
About Me:
I am a 15 year member of sta 70 Berwick Pa. My Father is a 25 year Member/Driver-operator, at the same Co. Both my little Brothers are also involved in the fire service. My middle brother is Chaplin at my Co. and my kid brother is a "truckie" at Sta 120 also in Berwick. Firefighting is a family affair! I am currently taking all the ness classes for Officer elegibility in 2011, so that i can run for 2nd Lut.
Day Job:
Artist/ Musician thats not a typo, that music you hear is me!
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
with my father being a Firefighter-EMT, i grew up in the emergency service life. Its what my family does! when i turned 17 i started as a junior FF and never looked back.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
directly helping people
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Budget cuts! politics, and the looming threat of terrorism.

Comment Wall:

  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Allen, 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 ALLEN E Baltzer WELCOME TO FFN HOPE YOU LIKE IT HERE ITS A GREAT PLACE TO BE. HAVE A GREAT DAY STAY SAFE TAKE CARE

    Mar 28, 2010

  • Leo Cartwright

    Hi there; I’m Leo from Australia, Paramedic; Welcome to FFN hope U enjoy this site and gather many friends during your stay. If you read my profile and think that I am suited; please feel free to add me to your collection of FFN friends. If I have not added you as a friend, it’s because I have reached my Max and I am waiting for members to reply to me.
    I also collect Patches and badges and would love to show one of yours in my collection. I am looking for Police, Medical, Ambulance, S&R; Dispatcher & Fire Service patches. If U are interested, or U know someone in these groups please contact me. My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au
    If you fell like sending me one of your Service patch … don’t be shy….
    My address is:-
    Leo J. Cartwright
    246 Kay Street
    TRARALGON
    VICTORIA 3844
    AUSTRALIA

    Cheers Leo

    Apr 2, 2010

  • Edward darden

    yeah i know it is but its something i worked my ass off for.i did dual enrollment in high school.and you stay safe also.stuff is getting crazy here just the other day i had a fifth alarm fire it was a auto parts place it was jumping big time. it almost went to a general alarm. we where there half a day

    Apr 2, 2010

  • DALE G. PEKEL

    Hello Allen,

    Thanks for the invite - Nice page and photos brother.

    Best Regards,
    Dale G. Pekel

    Apr 9, 2010

  • Ron King (Fire Chief)

    Thank you Allen. Be Safe

    Apr 12, 2010