Richard Armstrong

Male

Ontario

Canada

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:
8
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Fire
Years With Department/Agency
8
My Training:
My Training in all fire/recue operations is very good.we train twice a month at our department and we respond to approx. 150 calls a year on average.we cover a small town of 8000 to 9000 residence and a large rural area.It consists like most of farming and a few industries that are still here.
About Me:
Im 40 yrs. old been in the service for 8 yrs or so.Like everyone else in the service love the job to death and would never give it up for anything else in the world.I have received the Medal of Firefighter Bravery for pulling a man out of a fully engulfed building.I have three boys ages 21,18 and 15.have a great woman in my life now and enjoying life now.
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Always wanted to be a fireman and I was at a time in my life where I could finally go for it,that was my only regret is that I could not become one earlier in life.I always wanted to help people in need and this was my thing.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The adreniline rush and the gratifying feeling I get when I help someone that is in peril!!
Top Issues Facing Responders:
budgets

Comment Wall:

  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Richard, Welcome to the Firefighter 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.


    Chief William Sharp
    Brookings, Oregon

    May 4, 2010

  • A.J. Johnson

    Richard, thanks! LMAO.....Sorry this took so long. The Fins hat stays bro...my cousin is also FF/Medic and he's a Cowboys fan too, so it's starting to look like I'm outnumbered. Good thing I can take the heat. LOL

    Jun 11, 2010

  • A.J. Johnson

    Hey...The Cuz isn't on yet...trying to talk him into it. LOL it's only a matter of time before FFN becomes the new craze...hahaha
    Only some will actually understand though...as far as the fins go...Keep talkin....I hear you, but I'm not sure I'm listenin'...haha

    Jun 18, 2010

  • Paul Montpetit

    thanks for the add...stay safe and always remember to keep the faith Brother..............Paul

    Oct 15, 2010

  • Fabulous Heather Days of Summer

    Hey Richard: Welcome to FFN. Great to meet you. I am sure we can get in trouble together even over the miles ;-) I look forward to seeing you throughout the pages. Stay Safe. Heather

    Oct 25, 2010

  • Ryan Rainville

    Thanks for adding me as a friend. Im sort of new at this stuff so I will try to get to the posts as much as possible. STAY SAFE!

    Nov 6, 2010

  • Ryan Rainville

    Canada? I just went through the fire academy with a guy from Canada. One of the best guys you could ever meet!

    Nov 6, 2010

  • A.J. Johnson

    Hey...school/life gets in the way. LOL How are you???

    Nov 27, 2010

  • Fabulous Heather Days of Summer

    Hey: Shit disturbing - YUP ! Proudly... as far as pics... not gonna happen - use your imagination... I must behave in public... I have a public job...

    Snow - I grew up in Vermont - snow country - so I have some street credit...

    But you sound like you are headed into a deep winter... WICKED AWESOME !!!

    Dec 8, 2010

  • A.J. Johnson

    Just finished Philosophy and a CJS class. Keeping a great GPA... Workin at it. Starting again Jan. 3rd. All is ok. Totalled my new car last week...OUCH. Trying to recoup. No fun being the patient on rescue and not the rescuer!! FML. Thank God for small favors, I'm HERE..... The car's not so lucky. Tractor trailer came over clipped me and it was a mess of metal and rubber after that. Craziness.

    Dec 15, 2010

  • Al Mozingo

    Did we meet when I was teaching that leadership training class a couple of years ago? Al

    Dec 25, 2010

  • Al Mozingo

    BASIC-AD.DOC

    Here is the info requested. I came to Canada as a vacation/working trip - I conducted leadership training for 12 fire departments up there in the Jasper region. I did the class for free. They took care of all the expenses: air fare, hotel accomidations, and auto expenses for myself and my wife for the week.

    Dec 25, 2010