Milan Sosic

Male

Johannesburg

South Africa

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
5
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Ekurhuleni Emergency Services - Station 11
Years With Department/Agency
1
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
ER24 Ambulance Service
My Training:
Fire 1 and 2
Hazmat Ops
Rescue Diver
Busy with USART
About Me:
Love outdoors and the African bush, into climbing, diving and mountain biking
Day Job:
Full time Firefighter
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Its the best job in the world !!
Why I Love Fire/EMS
It makes me feel alive like a special forces soldier jumping out of a plane
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Lack of staff, old and out dated equipment and limited resources, buget cuts, bad leadership

Comment Wall:

  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Milan, 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

    Sep 11, 2009

  • Frederik Munnik

    Hi Milan, thanx for the invite and welcome to this great forum. I am familiar with Ekurhuleni, spent some time up there during 2006 last. How is the USAR training comming? Enjoy the site and all that it offers you.
    Regards to all the brothers/sisters up there, take care of each other.

    Sep 14, 2009

  • Goentoro

    Hi Milan, thank you so much for add me, greetings from Goentoro in Semarang, Indonesia

    Sep 15, 2009

  • Leo Cartwright

    Hi Milan, haven't been on the FFN site for awhile, trying to catch up with things today. Would love to trade patches. Send me your address and I will apply.
    CHEERS NOR NOW
    LEO
    my address is
    Leo J Cartwright
    246 Kay street
    Traralgon 3488
    Victoria
    AUSTRALIA

    Sep 21, 2009

  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Milan, I am not aware of a process or course that would accommodate you here in the US. However, that sure dosnt mean there isnt. You might post a discussion asking just that question. Be surprised what information you will get back.

    Sep 22, 2009

  • ROB ELLIOTT

    hey mate have you sent the stuff yet

    Oct 13, 2009

  • Previn

    Hi Milan

    thanks for the invite! One of your Ekhureleni members will be joining us in the Cape soon (01/10)...

    Oct 30, 2009

  • Rick Labrecque

    Hi Milan!

    Nov 3, 2009

  • Damon La Manna

    Hi Milan!

    I'm a firefighter with the West Albany Fire District (Department) in Albany County, New York. I'm also a member of New York Task Force 2 (USAR), and saw your comment on Rescue Junkies. In November, we had a week long, large training exercise near Buffalo, NY, during which five USAR teams (group of 40+ people)(from two states and one Canadian province), nine USAR squads (6 persons units)(from 9 other states), a large contingent of National Guardsmen, and a large contingent of US Air Force personnel participated. Almost everyone got their training in different places. There were also observers from the UK and Denmark. I suggest you contact Mr. Thomas Howard, Deputy Chief Special Services, New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, 4240 Albany Street, Colonie, NY 12205. He can likely get you connected with an agency where you can get the training.

    Dec 14, 2009

  • Damon La Manna

    Sorry for the delay in replying. Do you want my email or Tom Howard's?

    Feb 5, 2010