firemanrichie

44, Male

Cleveland , Ohio

United States

Profile Information:

What State do you live in?
OH
Type of Organization
Other
Job Function
Firefighter/Paramedic
Years in Fire/EMS:
8 yrs firefighter and 10 as an Emt
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Brookfield Twp Fire Dept
Years With Department/Agency
4
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.brookfieldfiredept.com
Web Site:
http://www.northrandallfire.org
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
I currently work for a private ambulance company and seeking employment with a fire dept currently .
My Training:
I currently hold cards for FF- 1 & 2 and EMT-B , OGEEP training for oil and gas well fires , TERT technical emergency response for terrorism , HAZ MAT , IRTB incident response to terrorist bombings ..
I'm always looking for more training , other courses consist of RIT ,rope rescue , water rescue , vehicle underride rescue ,comm vehicle rescue ,shoring ,trench rescue and alot more .
About Me:
im also part of the western reserve fire buff group , international fellowship of christian firefighters ,I also enjoy photography and fire and ems patch collecting , I am looking for more FireDept PATCHES for my collection i currently have 3,000 and would be happy to ad youre patch to my collection as well . you can see a good portion of my patches displayed on my facebook page
Day Job:
FireFighter Emt-B
Relationship Status:
Single
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1070340814
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
to help people, to have a job that satisfies me and gives me gratification ,doing everything in my power to help someone knowing i did all i could to change theyre life in the littlest or biggest way possible .
Why I Love Fire/EMS
the adrenaline rush ,and knowing i did somethign good for the patient , and community
Top Issues Facing Responders:
firefighter safety , incorporating a fitness program within your fire department after all heart attacks are the #1 killer of firefighters

Comment Wall:

  • Greg Gilman

    we can trade patches send me your adress

    Mar 27, 2009

  • Mark Hale

    Hi yes I do collect patches and we can definatly get some trading going. I am currently overseas doing expat work but return in 3 weeks. I work as an Emergency coordinator in the south east of Madagascar. When I get back we can make a plan and get something going.
    All the best Mark

    Apr 10, 2009

  • Pegs Flerianos

    Hi there...no i don't but I see we have a mutal friend in South Africa who has commented just below my reply...I will ask him & perhaps he will tell me how to go about starting to collect or even you can if you dont mind, as it sounds like an awesome hobby...:-)
    Pegs

    Apr 11, 2009

  • Gabe Alvarez

    hey hey bro got your patch, lookin good thanks, be safe bro

    Apr 14, 2009

  • Daniel Robert Garvin

    For sure bro!

    Daniel Garvin
    4399 Viau Street
    Pierrefonds, Quebec, Canada
    H9H 3B1

    Thanks again Rich!

    Daniel

    May 12, 2009

  • yudha satria

    Sound is great, oke next week i will send one to you, I just order from my dept.

    May 16, 2009

  • yudha satria

    next week will be send one to you
    My Adress
    Yudha satria
    Jl. Bendul Merisi Utara 8/32
    Surabaya-Indonesia

    May 16, 2009

  • Wagner Baptista

    Hello!! I sent to you patches, when you received let me know!! thanks

    May 20, 2009

  • Russ Griffith

    I have some, but I haven't had much luck with having patches make it to their destinations. I've had 8 get lost in the mail and one apparently still hasn't made it to Australia, lost 3 there so far. so if I get your address I'll send one out but with our wonderful postal system I wont guarentee anything.
    Stay Safe

    Jul 3, 2009

  • Russ Griffith

    Well 3 never made it to Australia, 1 never made it to S.Africa, 1 didn't make it to Canada and I think 1 didn't make it to New York and 2 others are still MIA. GREAT postal system.

    Jul 3, 2009

  • Aaron Morgan

    I would be glad to trade patches.

    Aaron Morgan
    459 S. CR. 500 W.
    Cory, IN 47846

    Oct 8, 2009

  • Matyas Petz

    Hi Bro

    If you interresting in a Hungarian fire patch just let me know you address and we can trade.
    Take care

    Feb 11, 2010

  • Sean L Kavanaugh

    Hey Rich, Thanks for the add! Great patch collection! Would you be interested in a patch trade? I would be more than happy to send my patch out to you first. Let me know! Have a good weekend!

    Jul 10, 2010

  • Sean L Kavanaugh

    Hey Rich, Not a problem. I'm with Sound Beach Vol Fire Dept in Greenwich, CT. I just sent out the last Sound Beach patch I had today. What other CT patches are you looking for? I would be glad to help! I am heading around to a few local depts tomorrow to scout out some patches. Let me know what your looking for and I'll get one out to you!

    Jul 12, 2010

  • Márcio Teixeira

    Hi there, i collect patches from all around the world, from USA, i have not a patch but a t´shirt from Washington DC.

    Jul 14, 2010

  • Márcio Teixeira

    Great, do you wanna make a trade?
    the patch of my FD, for one of your FD?

    Jul 14, 2010

  • Kent

    Richie,

    Are you interested in trading patches? Email me at kentheg@yahoo.com if you are interested.

    Thanks

    Jan 23, 2011

  • Michael

    Hey Bro

    I will trade with u I will trade upt to 4 patches at a time.
    Michael Wojick
    5316 Blow Street
    ST.Louis MO 63109

    Feb 20, 2011