Station10Capt106

53, Male

LaGrange

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Captain
Years in Fire/EMS:
16
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
LaGrange Fire Department - LaGrange, Indiana
Years With Department/Agency
16
My Training:
Firefighter I/II
First Responder
EMT-B
EMT-A
Instructor II/III
Fire Officer Strategy & Tactics
Fire Officer I
Automobile Extrication Technician
IS100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
AHA CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor
About Me:
I'm a small business owner from a small Indiana town. Community is very important to me and as such I do my best to serve others in my community through the fire department, my church and other civic organizations.

I have a wife & three beautiful children who provide me daily with the strength and inspiration to do my best.
Day Job:
Small Business Owner
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.bigjohnsfurniture.com
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Being from a small community I understand the importance of serving others. This allows me to play a small part in the lives of many people, often during their times of distress where they need someone to lend a helping hand.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The joy of being able to help people during emergencies.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Retaining qualified volunteers and making sure new volunteers are adequately trained.

Comment Wall:

  • Jim aka Bick

    HELLO JOHN WELCOME TO FFN . I'M SURE YOU WILL ENJOY THE SITE . FEEL FREE TO ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO. ONE CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY FRIENDS IN THIS WORLD . HAVE A GREAT 08 AND BE SAFE OUT THERE.

    Jan 11, 2008

  • 260fire134

    hay nice to see you on ffn check out the LaGrange Co. group on my page

    Jan 11, 2008

  • 260fire134

    2 fires in one day, we will probly not have any more till grassfire season!!!!

    Jan 16, 2008

  • Tammy

    Nice to see you and your family at the big arches last week. I wanted to get in there with all those kids. Haven't been there in a long time. Lol. Hope your lil ones had fun. Take care.

    Jan 17, 2008

  • David Ebel


    Visit Emergency and Disaster Responders
    Greetings from Bakersfield, CA! Stay Safe!!!

    Mar 10, 2008

  • Jake Fireman

    BigBadJohn....did you take all the photos that are on your page? If so quite IMPRESSIVE! You've got quite an 'eye'!!!!

    May 1, 2009

  • Jake Fireman

    Seriously those are awesome. I grew up in a family of photogs....U know dark room in the basement with the old LICA camera! Some of those nature shots are some of the best Ive seen. Do you enter competitions?

    May 1, 2009

  • Bill Claus

    Hey Capt. I noticed today on the game forums I seem to always follow your reply, so I thought I'd take a look at your page. Impressive photos. Congrats on the completion of teaching your first FF I/II course. Take care and stay safe.

    May 4, 2009

  • Bill Claus

    I've been on a volunteer roster for alittle over 2 years now. Was going thru the paramedic program shortly after I was accepted as a member. That was too time consuming to try to tackle FF I at same time. Not to mention I had to put paramedic on hold at the request of the government, for a second tour to Iraq. I will be leaving here in about a week and hope to pick back up with my training when I get home. Any pointers on what to study up on before tackling FF I?

    May 4, 2009

  • Padre Pete

    Captain, I like reading up on you. Your motives and drive are an inspiration. I plug in "Thoughts for the day." all the time and just came accross these two. They sure apply to our Fire Service. "Most people dont leave their jobs due to lack of money. They leave because they dont feel appreciated." and "It is the presence of HOPE, not challenge, that generates capabilities and the desire to succeed". Keep up the good work. MPAWY.

    May 5, 2009

  • Jonathan

    haha yea sorry about no paragraphs i just start rambling i don't really expect anyone to actually read what i type but ill start adding paragraphs thanks for the comment

    May 15, 2009

  • Brent A. Ellis

    thanks for tghe tip Sir. will do paragraphs on future ones for sure. be safe bro

    Jul 31, 2009

  • Jake Fireman

    Thanks cap.Im hehere...Been busy..had a oupl of :"run ins" wih folkshere..thought Id la lo fr awhile.

    Aug 25, 2009

  • Christopher J. Naum, SFPE

    Thanks for your recent kind words, it's all about giving back. The importance of that becomes more clear and evident as we grow older and see things "differently" through our years of experience and survival...stay safe..

    Sep 18, 2009

  • CHIEF NORMAN

    Capt. thank you for taking time out to join my threads and providing your insight and knowledge for everyone to learn from...Job well done Brother...

    Nov 20, 2009

  • Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich

    Jesus, Cap.
    I don't know what the hell happened, but I thought that we were already friends.
    Well, we have been. Just not on the list, I guess.
    As always, I appreciate the request for friendship.

    Dec 19, 2009

  • Sergey Treskov

    Старый год уходит... Хочется сказать Много слов хороших, Счастья пожелать. Чтоб жилось легко Вам В следующем году Чтобы Вы забыли Горе и беду!

    Dec 30, 2009

  • DALE G. PEKEL

    Thanks for the comment on the prop brother! - I'm glad you enjoyed it.

    Best Regards,
    Dale G. Pekel

    Feb 9, 2010

  • Loyd Dittfurth

    well I had to comment on your post it got me thinkin

    Feb 18, 2010

  • Davin Eshelman

    Thanks Captain

    Feb 19, 2010

  • Ron King (Fire Chief)

    Thanks for the add Captain

    Mar 16, 2010

  • Roy Luther

    Thanks For adding me Brother!!!!!!!!

    Aug 6, 2010

  • frans

    Hello, nice to meet You, Sir.

    Oct 4, 2010