Jay

50, Male

Dayton Ohio

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
N/A
Job Function
Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:
18.. started as a cadet and worked my way up
Years With Department/Agency
2
Web Site:
http://www.co.greene.oh.us
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
started out as a cadet, then worked my way through the ranks to finally become a sergeant. Worked both paid and volly at several departments during my years in the fire service
My Training:
Level 2 Firefighter, Rescue Technician (heavy rescue, confined space, advanced auto extrication, rope, ) Fire Investigations, Fire Company Officer, former EMT B
About Me:
started out as a cadet when I was 15, 33 yrs old now..have been in either fire or law enforcement since that time. I have seen alot of great people come and go and alot of changes both good and bad come through the pipelines
Day Job:
Deputy Sheriff
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.myspace.com/rcr2921
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I was a huge fan of Emergency and then as I got older I found all the different aspects of Emergency Services (police, fire,ems, rescue) to be amazing, so i was drawn head first into it.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
kickin ass and breakin glass!!
Top Issues Facing Responders:
need for more dedication, especially in the volunteer departments, funding..we need more money!!

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  • Lisa

    Hi..thanks for the request. How are you doing?
  • Lisa

    I forgot to say thank you for the compliment!!
  • ROB ELLIOTT

    i got them thanks and i will be sending you some in the near future stay in touch
  • Rescue Diva Stephi

    Hey Jay........how's it going there in Ohio? Keepin busy here in the STL area.....stay safe out there and talk at ya later.
  • Michael

    Hey Bro been doing much trading? My buddy Galen will teade with.
  • Michael

    Things r good here in ST. Louis. We have beeen sending a truck and a crew to man the Maplewood Fire dept. during their time of loss.
  • Jason Patrick

    i would love to trade yes...let me know whta ur after and i will send ok
  • Lisa

  • Michael

    Hey Bro I got a new patch to trade it will be out in the first weeks of Aug
  • Michael

    Sounds great
  • Jason Patrick

    Hello Jay...Has been a while since we last chatted....hope you are well.....let me know what you want jay and i will send you some over.....saty safe
  • Michael

    Hey Bro I forgot which patches I sent u. I have others to trade but I dont want to trade u the same ones.
  • Michael

    Hey Bro I have to run to the Engine Houses and get more ST. Louis Company patches. I will let u know when I get some new ones. But would u like to trade for a Hannibal MO Rural Patch and a Buffalo TWP Fire Protection Dist patch from Louisiana MO
  • ROB ELLIOTT

    jay this is katheryn robs wife he has been in hospitail because of the job that he was on last month on a cliff site and he busted his colar bone while hanging onto a climber what is your postal address and i will send it to you on wednesday please email me back with your address
  • Michael

    Hey Bro I have more patches to trade I have enigine 28 and medic 10. I also have hannibal mo rural and Buffalo twp fire protection dist. Louisiana mo . Let me know.
  • Cody Collopy

    Thanks for the add.
  • Michael

    Hey Jay I am sending out a Squad 1 engine 1 patch and a medic 10 patch. I would like to have the Miami TWP patch and the Columbus Ohio patches in trade. Thanks. Mike
  • Michael

    Hey Bro I got the patches today they look great . Thank u. I was in a weeding this weekend and did not get yours out. Sorry I will try to mail them tomorrow let me know when u get them.
  • Daniel Robert Garvin

    Hello Jay! I am new to the group and noticed you collect patches. I have EMS, FD and Police patches fro trade if you are interested please drop me a line. Stay safe out there buddy!

    Daniel in Canada
  • Daniel Robert Garvin

    Hey Jay! I am also into Police and FD as well as EMS, Corrections and Immigration. I can offer you the following for trade:
    From Canada:
    Montreal Canada FD/ Montreal North Canada FD/ Ste. Marthe Sur La Lac Canada FD/ Winnipeg Canada FD/
    Montreal Canada PD/ Quebec Canada Provincial PD/ Kativik Canada Tribal PD {2 Styles}/ Ile Perrot Canada PD/ Saskatoon Canada PD/ R.C.M.P. Canada PD/
    From The US of A:
    Anchorage Alaska PD K9/ Arizona Apache PD/ Scottsdale Arizona PD K9/ Mashantucket Pequot Connecticut Tribal PD/ Broward County Florida Sheriff's Office K9/ Cocoa Florida K9 SWAT PD/ Chicago PD K9/ Saginaw Chippewa Tribe Michigan PD/ Rochester Minnesota K9 PD/ Pueblo of Santa Ana new Mexico Tribal PD/ Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Nevada PD/ Warm Springs Tribal Confederated Tribes Oregon PD/ Suquamish Tribal PD Washington/ Norwalk Connecticut K9 Unit PD/ Navajo Tribal PD Arizona/ San Leandro PD California/ Chesterfield Missouri PD/ St. Louis County Missouri PD/ Chitimacha Tribal PD/ NYPD/ United States Park PD/ Houston Texas PD/ Baltimore Maryland PD/ Hawaii 5-0 PD/
    From Elsewhere:
    New Zealand Australia PD/ Policia Local Illes Balears Spain/

    Please let me know if there is anything that you like and let's do some trading! Stay safe out there!!

    Daniel
  • Daniel Robert Garvin

    Hi Jay! Thanks for getting back to me. I like these from your list...
    Biddeford SWAT Maine/ Oyster Bay NY/ Harley Davidson Sheriff/ Ohio Corrections/ Huntsville Alabama PD/ Gulfport Ms/ El Paso FD/ Harley Davidson Firefighter/ Asheville N.C.
    Think we can pull this off? I hope you like as many as I do! Take care and be safe!

    Daniel
  • Daniel Robert Garvin

    I guess it would help if I left my coordinates huh? Here they are:

    Daniel Garvin
    4399 Viau Street
    Pierrefonds, Quebec, Canada
    H9H 3B1

    Thanks Jay!
  • Daniel Robert Garvin

    At 3:11pm on September 25th, 2008, Daniel Robert Garvin said…
    Sounds good to me Jay! I came across 2 more K-9 patches that I have doubles of so I am including them. The US Parks Police is used. The rest of 'em are brand new. If you would ratjher another one over the parks police I'll send it along. Be safe!
    Daniel
  • Daniel Robert Garvin

    All good on this end! The patches go out this morning. Thanks for the trade! Stay safe.
    Daniel
  • Daniel Robert Garvin

    copy that! I will confirm when they arrive. Stay safe buddy.
    Daniel
  • Daniel Robert Garvin

    Hey Jay! Glad to learn that you are happy with the trade! I will let you know when yours arrive. Let's keep in touch bro!
  • Daniel Robert Garvin

    Hello Jay! Just got your patches..thanks for the trade and remember to stay safe out there buddy!

    Daniel
  • ROB ELLIOTT

    hey did you get the 2 patches that i sent you a little while ago let me know please
  • Daniel Robert Garvin

    Hey! You bet...all good on this end. Talk soon! Stay safe.
    Daniel
  • Martin Johnson

    Hi Jay, Just wondering if you still have patches from Willoughby, Fairborn, and South Media? Or any new ones since June?
    Martin
  • Martin Johnson

    Hello Jay, Thanks for getting back to me. I'm into fire patches only, and the few police patches that I did have were sent to a collector in California.
    I have looked at your list, and am interested in all 5: Mason, OH; Miami TWP F/Resc, OH; South Media F/Resc Stn 51, PA; Nether Providence, PA; Willoughby, OH
    I have 3 different patches from the Winnipeg FD, 1 from the combined Dept: Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, Vestal, NY: Jefferson County, KY; Louisvile, KY. All are new. If you are interersted in any of these, please let me know. I'll also need your mailing address.
    Martin Johnson
    11 Blue Heron Crescent
    Winnipeg, Manitoba
    Canada, R2C 0N1
  • Martin Johnson

    OK, That's great. Please send them. Which of mine would you like?
    Martin
  • ROB ELLIOTT

    hey brother did you get the patches that i sent you and just wondering if you would like a fire department shirt and hat sent to you what size are yoiu and what is your address again so that i can send it to you then can you send me a fire department shirt xl and a hat back to me
  • Martin Johnson

    Jay, 4 patches went out Oct 24.
    Martin
  • Martin Johnson

    Jay, I just wanted to let you know that the patches you sent arrived the other day. Thank you for the trade.
    The patches are a welcome addition to my collection. Please consider giving me a 'call' when you get some other fire dept traders. I have some others in my trade drawer. Take Care.
    Martin
  • Crystal

    MyHotComments.com
    MyHotComments I have not heard from you in a while! I hope that all is well and that you are having a good week! Remember a veteran tomorrow. Nov 11th Veteran's Day!
    ~PROTECT THY BROTHERS~
    Hugs and Kisses
    Crystal

  • Chantell

    Hey! Im not in Mechanicsburg anymore.. but I do see Marsha from time to time. Shes on my myspace.. so if u have myspace u should look for her.
  • Leo Cartwright

    Hi there Jay; Leo from Australia, Paramedic.
    Notice U R on -line Just to say hello. I don't think I have ever meet a Deputy before. Over here we just have State police.
    If U are interested and If U send me your postal address via my Email I will post you one of my State Ambulance Service Badges, (patch) for exchange of one of your service patches,
    My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au (LECAR1@BIGPOND.NET.AU)
    If i am suited; please add me to your collection of friends.
    Cheers Leo
  • Tino "Blueeye" Reinhold

    Jay, I´m back !
  • Wendy Lee-Ann

    hey wanted to say thanks for the chat the other nite. maybe i will catch ya on tonite..have a safe day..
  • meLiissa.! =)

    hola saludos desde mexico que tengas un buen dia =D
  • meLiissa.! =)

    ok el mio es melissa_2489@hotmail.com saludos desde navojoa sonora mexico ok =D que tengas buen dia zhaO
  • John Wade

    Jay, Just thought I'd tell you that CDF patch you describe as old could be one of about a dozen. CalFire, as they are now called, goes through name changes along with emblem and patch changes about once every ten years, or less. Have a safe shift.
  • meLiissa.! =)

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  • Gabe Alvarez

    Hey bro , interested in trading patches? I work for Daisy Mountain Fire Department, just outside of Phoenix ,Az. please let me know if your interested
  • andrew mlynowski

    andrew mlynowski i would be interested in a patch trade iam from new jersey let me know if you are interested.
  • MIRIAM ALVAREZ

    HOLA,AQUI MANDANDO UN SALUDO DESDE HERMOSILLO,SONORA.MEXICO...CONGRATULATIONS
  • Mike Lintz

    Do you know many guys from Urbana Ohio, Fire Dept?
  • R Griffin

    Jay,
    What is the name of your FOOLS chapter? BE SAFE!!!
  • sawyer317

    Jay,
    if your interested in a patch trade I have some certified firefighter commerative patches and one from NOLS wilderness medical institute if insterested in a trade drop me a line
    -Bo