Rob Carlson

Male

Newfoundland & Labrador

Canada

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Training Officer, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:
10
Years With Department/Agency
10 Years
My Training:
I have completed:
NFPA 1001 FF1 & 2
NFPA 472 Hazmat Awareness and Operations
2 Day Basic Firefighter
2 Day SCBA
Vehicle Extrication - Basic Tools
2 Day Class B Fires / Foam Training
Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Course
CBRN Awareness & Basic Level Courses
CPR Level C
Standard First Aid
Toronto Fire Services - Career Preparation Course
SDI - Rescue Diver
PADI - Advanced Open Water Diver
PADI - Open Water Diver
About Me:
I am from the province of Newfoundland & Labrador in Canada and I am currently working in the Province of Ontario, Canada.

I am a University graduate. I completed a degree in Business Administration.

At home in Newfoundland & Labrador, I was the Training Officer for my department. Here in Ontario, I am starting to volunteer to help out with some Fire Prevention activities.

I am an active recreational scuba diver and I welcome the opportunity to chat with other divers.

I have volunteered with the Firefighters Combat Challenge in the past.

I like to ski and snowmobile. It's always fun to get a nice clean truck full of mud on a nice summer day too.

I welcome the opportunity to chat with people.
Day Job:
Employee
Relationship Status:
Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I joined the fire department to help out and give back to my community. Ever since I joined, I have never looked back. Each call and each training session has been absolutely amazing.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
It is rewarding to help people.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Attracting and retaining volunteers
- Funding for training and equipment

Comment Wall:

  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Rob, Welcome to the FF 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. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.


    Chief William Sharp
    Southern Oregon Coast

    Jun 19, 2009

  • Mosie

    Pretty sure you can figure that's not me in the pic, but my peanut, go-getter daughter. She loves to rip down ceilings...yikes

    Jul 11, 2009

  • Southern Chick

    Hey there! sorry its been so long since I have been able to write, stuff is starting to pick up around here since wee will be heading home here soon! I just wanted to stop while I had a second and tell you all thank you for your love and suppport! I hope all is well at home and see yall soon!
    Take care and Be Safe!

    Much Love,
    Nickie

    Jul 20, 2009

  • Gemma Owens

    Heya am Abis mate abi told me to tell you she cnt speak she lost her password lol ! xox

    Jul 25, 2009

  • Tiffanie Pettis

    hey! how are things way up there?

    Aug 13, 2009

  • Tiffanie Pettis

    thanks for the request!

    Aug 13, 2009

  • Tiffanie Pettis

    thi isi's are realy simple. they are basically idiot proof as well. we have viking masks with isi packs. i don't have a pic of a mask right now. there is an automatic pass, so as soon as you turn on the air it comes on the facepiece is all one unit so the resperator is part of the mask there is a lever type thing on it you push down to go on air and have it up for ambient air. then inside just at your cheekbone intop of where the rubber seal that goes around ur mouth and nose, there is 4 lights:green, yellow,orange,red. they tell you a quick status of youraie without looking at the gauge in the pass. we have voice amplified resperators and digital readout for the pass. i will try to post a few better pics. both of the mask and the pack itself so you can see it better

    Sep 6, 2009

  • Tiffanie Pettis

    looks like you run...scotts? its kinda hard to tell from the pic.------our neighboring depts run MSA and INERSPIRO, then a few run scotts still. we are the only ones that have isi in the whole county. we used to run scotts and then had rangers.

    Sep 6, 2009

  • Lou Sclafani

    Rob- I created a new Group here on FFN that you might be interested in joining, Snow Skiing Firefighters. Would love to have you join.
    http://www.firefighternation.com/group/snowskiingfirefighters

    Oct 6, 2009

  • Mel

    hey how are you?? whats happening?Im from Australia and I have been a volunteer fire fighter for 3 1/2 years and love it its my life now.Take care xo

    Oct 7, 2009

  • Mel

    hey so whats been happening? Tell me about ur fire fighting experience.

    Oct 8, 2009

  • Gina

    Hi Rob, thanks for the add

    Jan 13, 2010

  • Danielle Reese

    hey, wat's up?

    Aug 3, 2010