Richard L. Sparks

Male

London, OH

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function
Lieutenant
Years in Fire/EMS:
10
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Central Twps. Joint Fire Dist.
Years With Department/Agency
10
My Training:
Firefighter II, Haz-mat ops., Rope rescue tech, Red Card, Fire Inspector, 1403, and various others.
About Me:
Well I started my career later in life than most. I was 29 when I recieved my inital certification. As most of you know it has been an adventure since. I love to train and believe its better to be versed in a dicipline and not need it, than to need it and not know it!
Day Job:
FD
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Tired of spending my life working for thankless chuckle-heads. I came from a military family and wasnt willing to leave my kids behind to make a difference! Best decision I have ever made!
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The unknown
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Manpower, Lack of quality training for small volley, and budget restricted departments, Availability of essential equipment for smaller depts. to perform their duties safely

Comment Wall:

  • sarah arledge

    hi Richard L. Sparks welcome to ffn hope you like it here its a great place to be. have a great night happy thanksgiving

    Nov 24, 2010

  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Richard, Welcome to the Firefighter Nation. I am glad you joined the group.There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Have fun and look around.

    Chief William Sharp
    Brookings, Oregon

    Nov 25, 2010