Dave Galka

Male

New York

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:
28
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Carman FD
Years With Department/Agency
29
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.carmanfire.org
About Me:
28 year member of a volunteer dept. Held the ranks of Chief, Assistant Chief, Captain, Lieutenant, and Sergeant over a 24 yr period.
Day Job:
Correction Officer
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
To give back to the community Ever since I was small I was fascinated with fire trucks and ambulances
Top Issues Facing Responders:
lack of volunteers, more unfunded government mandates

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  • ROB ELLIOTT

    have you recieved the shirt that i sent you yet dave

    Jan 12, 2010

  • Gina

    Hi Dave, thanks for the add. I'm new on here. What should I check out first?

    Jan 13, 2010

  • ROB ELLIOTT

    yes i got the patch and wondering could you send me a shirt please im xxl

    Jan 13, 2010

  • Kaunoa Hong

    Mahalo for the add!

    Jan 14, 2010

  • Walter Verbruggen

    Dave thank you for the welcome, you also stay safe

    Jan 15, 2010

  • Maria S. Avery

    Thank you for the welcome as a new member any suggestions as to what I should check out first? I also welcome any advice you may have.

    Jan 20, 2010

  • Bob Manley

    Thanks for the welcome Dave!

    Jan 20, 2010

  • Jen Mackinnon

    Thank you for the welcome Dave :)

    Jan 26, 2010

  • Holly

    Hi Dave. Thanx for the add. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods. STAY SAFE!!!

    Jan 28, 2010

  • Rebecca Phipps

    Thank you so much! You stay safe too!

    Feb 19, 2010

  • Ronda Beasley

    Thanks for the welcoming. Glad to be here.. stay safe

    Mar 2, 2010

  • Kimberlee Callaway

    Thanks Chief for the warm welcome

    Mar 3, 2010

  • Gina

    Thanks Dave. Ya'll stay safe out there too. Warm welcomes coming southern style.

    Mar 3, 2010

  • Carmen S

    Always buddy. u 2.

    Mar 3, 2010

  • Christa Lynn

    Thanks!! You stay safe as well Dave. I'll keep the fort held down here in Kentucky!! =)

    Mar 4, 2010

  • Susan Tellem

    Thanks Dave - you as well! Susan

    Mar 4, 2010

  • Anthony J. O'Donoghue

    Thanks Dave

    Mar 4, 2010

  • Rossi Paloma

    Thanks for the add Chief

    Mar 6, 2010

  • George A. Laiacona III

    Thanks for the Friends Request. I've got Family in your area.

    Mar 7, 2010

  • Cathy Hedrick

    Thanks Dave! You as well.

    Mar 8, 2010

  • Angel Dawn Parrott

    Thanks and you 2!

    Mar 9, 2010

  • Greg Lawler

    Thanks for the warm welcome to the nation, any advice for someone who has a passion to get the word out about a fire safety device designed to help kids and elderly escape? Plan to write articles across as many news as will listen. America still # 1 in deaths, want to do something about that. Isn't that why most of us joined.Thanks again and look forward to more comm.
    Greg

    Mar 11, 2010

  • Mary A. Hitchcock

    Thanks. Love your pics. I'm glad I found FFN. Have a good day and stay safe.

    Mar 12, 2010

  • Wyld_fyr

    Thank you! You stay safe also, and keep fighting the good fight!

    Mar 12, 2010

  • Shelby

    Thanks. You do the same. =)

    Mar 12, 2010

  • April Bush-Paluch

    Dave. thank you for your comment. Definately will stay safe. good to know other people in the area. YOU stay safe. Your in a bigger city. I am actually with the West Athens-Lime Street Fire Co. No.1. I have only been with them for about two years and I like the outside better. I have certs in ISO, FB/AA, and waiting for the Scene Support classes to come around. The reason I like it better "outside" is to keep watch for the others. I'll be taking all the classes I can but Fire Investigation has got my attentiion.

    Mar 12, 2010

  • April Bush-Paluch

    Thanks for the information. I will definetly look into it. That would be a great help. I guess I'll have to learn how to throw a tantrum. Again, thanks.

    Mar 12, 2010

  • Carolyn Fowler

    Thanks, Dave! I haven't been on a rig in 9 years- tore cartilage in my knee- but am staying in the fight as owner of Medical Advocacy Group, LLC. We do medical reviews for folks who are being chronically overmedicated, or are just unsure of what's going on with themselves or family members. Read this webpage all the time. It has started some interesting conversations! Again, Thanks!

    Mar 13, 2010

  • Paula Gleason

    Thank you for the warm welcome! Stay safe and looking forward to chatting.

    Mar 14, 2010

  • Justin Scott

    thanks for the add chief. be safe out there

    Mar 15, 2010

  • Elzona Meyer

    Thanks Dave! :)

    Mar 25, 2010

  • Tammy H.

    Thank you kindly Dave.. Very kind of you.. And you also stay safe out there..

    Mar 26, 2010

  • Ray Gardner

    Its nice to see others here that are local to me.

    Mar 27, 2010

  • evon gallant

    hi dave . thanks for adding me as a friend . stay safe and good luck.

    Apr 6, 2010

  • Sandy Bell, formerly Mason

    Thank you for the friend request! I'm having a blast getting to know people here! Everyone has been so friendly!
    Have a beautiful day :)

    Apr 13, 2010

  • A.J. Johnson

    Dave~ Thanks for the well wishes!! My best to you also. I'm excited about pursuing that which I've started years ago..... I've got a heart on fire. :-) The warm welcomes rock!!

    Apr 13, 2010

  • Leo Cartwright

    Hi there Dave; I’m Leo from Victoria - 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 feel 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 23, 2010

  • Melissa Klein

    Hello Dave, and thank you for the welcoming!!!

    May 2, 2010

  • Dawn

    Thank you! :-)

    May 11, 2010

  • Kathy Covey

    Thanks for the welcome Dave, good to be here.

    May 26, 2010

  • Linette Nuske

    Thank you

    Jun 16, 2010

  • Jessica Edmonds

    Thank you!

    Jun 26, 2010

  • Paul Fraraccio

    Thanks Dave. Stay safe also.

    Jul 13, 2010

  • ranni simone

    thanks dave for comment and request....u stay safe to x

    Jul 30, 2010

  • Debby Stidham-Avery

    Greetings, Dave! Appreciate the welcome!!

    Aug 17, 2010

  • Justin Scott

    just stopping by to say hello. stay safe

    Sep 9, 2010

  • H. Wayne Riley

    Thanks Dave, glad to be on here.

    Sep 23, 2010

  • Janet Morlock

    Dave, Thanks for the welcome. Looks like you've been at "this game" almost as long as I have. Love the FFN so far. Be Safe, Take Care of you "Boys and Girls". Janet

    Sep 24, 2010

  • Annette Allen

    Nice to meet you Dave stay in touch...

    Sep 24, 2010

  • anka kremer

    Thank you Dave!

    Dec 4, 2010