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RON aka "LUCKY"

Male

Buzzards Bay, MA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function: Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:: 19
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: MMR FIRE/TRACK SAFETY AT NEW HAMPSHIRE WHEN NASCAR VISITS
Years With Department/Agency: 8
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: TYFD (a small town in Mass), TRACK SAFETY FOR NASCAR WHEN THEY VISIT N.H.
My Training:: ALL THAT'S NEEDED AND THEN SOME ,,,,
About Me:: LOVE WIFE, FAMILY, GOD & COUNTRY & riding my Harley on a beautiful day is also a blast. NOTE: If you decide to view my pics, you'll notice many old ones. Honor those that came before me and maybe you by watching some of our greatest generation at work. God bless them and all those that served.
Day Job:: FIGTHING FIRES AND SAVING LIFES
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: AFTER 25 PLUS YEARS IN THE CORPORATE WORLD, IT WAS TIME TO DO SOMETHING I WAS PASSIONATE ABOUT AGAIN, TIME TO DO SOMETHING THAT MADE A DIFFERENCE AND NOT JUST COLLECT A PAYCHECK ,,,, WHY SIT BEHIND A DESK WHEN YOU CAN SIT BEHIND THE WHEEL, MONEY'S NOT EVERYTHING ,,,,
Why I Love Fire/EMS: IT'S NOT JUST A JOB, IT'S AN ADVENTURE ,,,,
Top Issues Facing Responders:: INVESTIGATIVE REPORTERS THAT HAVE NOTHING BETTER TO DO THAN FOLLOW FIREFIGHTERS AROUND ,,,,

POLITICIANS THAT WANT TO TAKE AWAY OUR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS ,,,,

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Joe Reynolds

Thanks for the words of wisdom Lucky, I'm looking forward to learning from the pool of experienced firefighters on the site.

Cheers
Joe

Oct 13, 2010
Robert Norton

Thank you for your warning. I usually go by Robbie .

Oct 14, 2010
kara-lee allen

thank you. and daughter (firefighter in training, already thoroughly enjoys big red diesel trucks with lights hehe). ya i went to hawaii and tried to do the patch trade thing. they were not interested and made me buy a duty shirt from them... oh well. i tried:)

Oct 14, 2010
Jerremy (Gump) Hughes

Hey thanks . You might say we reinvented the wheel on this . We formed at the same time one of our brothers joined fire & iron . HCFFMC supports F & I anyway we can or any other firefighter club . We are almost at 2 yrs . It's been an awsome ride getting here we have 40 members with 2nd chapter starting up. We geared the club so the is some individualality for clubs there are 7 regions on Texas so we are in the hill country . If a group started on the gulf coast they would be gulf coast firefights and so on. We are a 3 patch club with the bottom patch representing the dept .approved by dominate mc in our area .

Oct 14, 2010
Kenneth R Drum

Thanks for the imfo .. It is well taken ...

Oct 20, 2010
Tom Janson

Thanks for the heads up. It's seems like a very informative site.Stay safe brother

Oct 27, 2010
Rylie Rowell

Thank you:)

Oct 28, 2010
Alex Thompson

Thanks for the warm welcome, its nice to get a greeting the day i made my profile

Oct 29, 2010
Jim Reynolds

Hello Ron. Thanks for the welcome. I haven't had time to look around much but am looking forward to checking things out. Thanks for the heads up.
Jim

Oct 29, 2010
Jason McDonald

I read that you had a bad experience trading shirts. E-Mail me at pascocap2002@yahoo.com and I will send you size Medium shirt from the Philippines. Once I get your Address I will send it and you should have it before the end of the week.

Nov 6, 2010
Trina Halsey

Thanks for your advice. I am proud of him for making the change. Too many people stay where they are, even when they are unhappy and I am thrilled that he did not. But, it is definitely a lifestyle change, to say the least.

I noticed that you are on the safety crew for the track. That is the one thing off the beaten path my hubby is really excited about - now that he is a FF, he can work for my dad (Asst. Safety Dir) at the Milwaukee Mile. LOL Do you

Nov 8, 2010
Jason McDonald

Thank you Sir. I am currently home in Florida until Jan. I am trying to get donations while I am home so I can bring them back with me. so far, I was able to get some discounted items from a local fire supplier so thats a good start.

I have a shirt but its size medium. I can sent it to you. I could also send you my old uniform if your into collecting.

If you know anyone selling or wanting to get rid of anything, please let me know so I can get it while I am home. When I go back in Jan, I will take more pictures.

Nov 9, 2010
Stormey Tucker

Hey Ron thanks for the heads up. I was wondering what the deal was with that. Anyways glad to hear from ya and if ya ever get to Montana I'll give ya a tour of the place! So take care and stay safe.

Nov 16, 2010
Jessica J Joiner

Hi Lucky! Thanks so much for the heads up! I always appreciate someone looking out for others. :) I'll definitely check out your pictures. We have a ton of other (and better) pics on our website. Feel free to check them out as well: http://cdp.dhs.gov/news/photos/index.html. Have you ever been to the CDP? If not, you need to come down and "tackle the COBRA". Now that's a t-shirt I can't give you- you have to EARN that one! I've done it twice and it's an AMAZING experience! What size t-shirt do you need? If I come across any extras I'll see what I can do. :)
Thanks again! Hope to meet you at the CDP one day! God Bless and take care!!

Nov 16, 2010
Jessica J Joiner

Oh, by the way...LOVE the houndstooth border on your page...ROLL TIDE! :)

Nov 16, 2010
Patricia Carol Lewis

yes, both the truck and bike are mine. I always tell people pink is not a sissy color. I know what you mean about patch swapping. I sent a rare Memphis patch to someone who I met when he was on vacation here and asked me to locate and send one to him. I got nothing back. I do like to trade patches, but will be more careful in the future.

Nov 16, 2010
Patricia Carol Lewis

This is one of my mules, TinkerBell, again with the pink

Nov 16, 2010
Adam Harpell

Well thank you, i am glad to be part of the group. Well i have never traded patches, but i will be carefull if i ever do. Thank you for the heads up.
Well i hope that you play safe and god bless you.
Thanks again

Nov 17, 2010
Shawn M. Morton

Ron, Thanks for the info. I will see about adding some more pics. Its great to get such a warm welcom from everyone. I can't wait to get more involved with FFN.

Nov 17, 2010
Kenneth Douglas

howdy thanks i will had more pics when i get a little time from work we have the oldest truck in the county that still works we dont use it unless we after

Nov 17, 2010
Lewis Orrow

Is someone getting married then? Can't say I'd noticed. lol

This should keep you happy until the next time. Married (2nd time around) 2 daughters from 1st marriage (both grown up, 1 a teacher, the other finishing university this coming Summer). 3 step-kids from 2nd marriage, all grown up plus 1 step-granddaughter who's an absolute sweetie. 27 years in (3 to go) currently working in E. London as a Watch Manager (not sure how that translates with your mob but at station level, I'M IN CHARGE! lol).

I'm not a 'trader' but thanks for the advice. If anyone wants a T shirt or similar, well, they don't cost me anything so it's just postage although having said that, postage to/from the US is ruinous, it's cheaper to send stuff to Australia or NZ!

Anyhow, must sign off as there's Rugby on TV right now. Wales vs Fiji in the Autumn Internationals. Off to Twickenham tomorrow to watch England vs Samoa - if it's anything like last week when we humbled the Aussies, I'm in for a cracking day, topped off with a stay in a lovely hotel near the ground, although we'll have to rush back as my wife is working Sunday (she's a Police Officer in Cambridge - no, not the one in Mass.).

Tara for now.

Lew.

Nov 19, 2010
Lewis Orrow

P.S. That's me in the white helmet. "You ain't seen me, right?" ;o)

Nov 19, 2010
burgel fabrice

hi ron!
i'm a french firefighter in the city of mulhouse!
we are 150 in my station and we do 12000calls/year
can you help me? i would like to trade my french firehelmet with a us one, like the black on your head! Are you interrest, or do you know someone who will do it?
you can see my 2 helmets on my page
take care my friend
fabrice

Nov 19, 2010
Henry Cepeda

Hi Ron, Thx for the welcome to the site. I retired after 35 yrs in the fire service but continue to be involved as a consultant to engineers and architechs on the Florida building code and NFPA 101, as well as fire alarm & fire sprinkler issues.Wishinh you continued success,
Henry

Nov 19, 2010
Alan Archbold

Hello Ron
Thank you for your warm welcome to this wonderful group. I have not had much time to get on here as late due to the fact that we (London Firefighters) are in the middle of serious Industrial action against our employers. They have ripped up our Contract and want us to sign a new one or resign. The new contract changes our start and finish times and also has a load of Strings attached which will change our whole family life as we know it now. 5500 firefighters are involved in this and could lose their jobs next month.
We do not mind change but they are bullying all of us with their lies and underhand media tricks. They are suspending some of us for speaking our minds and issuing others with written warnings just for speaking out against these terrible changes to our lives. We have now got one month to agree to sign the contract or they will start procedures to remove us from duty. Sorry to start of our friendship on this sad note but that is all that matters to me at this time. I hope you are having an easier time in your workplace then we are.
What is it like working at your department my friend. Take care and hope to speak soon.
Alan

Nov 24, 2010
Stefan Hilgers

hey ron,
i really like trade a shirt and patch with you ! are you intressted ?

stay save

stefan

Nov 28, 2010
Jim Reynolds

Hi, Ron. Hope you had a good week. Another good week of training done here. We have our Christmas parade tomorrow. Have a good weekend!

Dec 10, 2010
Larry Evans

Thanks Lucky I take the Info. as a compliment!! Look forward to staying in touch. As you say we have to be there for each other, that is what the brotherhood is all about. Stay in touch and you be safe god bless. Thanks again
Capt.Lars

Dec 12, 2010
Rita Jo Studdard

Thank you for the warning about what to watch out for. We have to watch each others back in our line of work. I know you said you don't collect patches. I don't know how to send stuff like that I am pretty much new to this stuff. When I get a chance I will get some pictures of our fire trucks and rescue squad and post them on here.

Dec 14, 2010
Rita Jo Studdard

Thank you for the compliment. Yes it is hard being a single mom with 2 teenagers...LOL. I am just a volunteer now maybe one of these days make it as a fulltime career but not yet. Rite now I am finishing up my firefighter I and II classes. I take my state written test on Monday, December 20th. I like to meet new people from different fire departments just to see how their lives are being a firefighter. I started being a volunteer when me and my husband were together but when he left me I stayed and he left the department. Which was fine with me. I am not as mean as I sound then I am easy to get along with. You can do the same anything you need to talk about when you are bored at the station just send and email to me. It is firefightermom002@att.net

Dec 14, 2010
mikhail eldridge

hey lucky thamks for the heads up and yes u are right bout watching eachothers back we need to our lives dependon it if u would like i would send you a t-shirt from my department i have a lot of them lol and as far as the pics go im new on here and still trying to figure out hout to up load them

Dec 15, 2010
chivaru petru

thanks for the comment about my tatoo it means when you get out we get in :)

Dec 16, 2010
mikhail eldridge

well i waqs born in moscow russia my family is full blooded russians so thts where the name comes from in english its michael i came to the us when i was 3 and was raised in houston tx 17 graduated from high school joined the united states marines severed 8 yrs been a firefighter for 4 anything else u want to know jus ask

Dec 17, 2010
Dwight Anthony Price II

Hey man thanks for the comments you reminded me of the best thing about being a firefighter is the second you join you are family

Dec 17, 2010
David Earl Gregory

Thanks Ron. I really appreciate that. I don't have any pics or videos to share with anyone here and I'm not all that computer savvy either. I'll see what I can do about getting you a patch from my old department. If not, I've got a pin around here somewhere that I'd be willing to give you. I don't facebook, twitter, or any of those other social networking things. I've got email and I'm on here and on North Carolina Woodworker.net and that's about all the computer stuff I do other than Ebay looking for FD goodies at a reasonable price.

I'm old school as I said, leatherhead, tailboard ridin' Q stompin', ALF drivin' all the way.

Dec 19, 2010
Michael Workman

Thanks for the welcome and the warning. I will be posting pictures very soon. Have a safe holiday season.

Dec 19, 2010
Marguerite

Thanks for the welcome and the advice ^_^

Dec 20, 2010
Frank A Thallas Jr

Thanks for your interest, and the nice welcome and advice. As to my life it is the standard, married(28yrs),2 step childern boyh grown now with kids of their own, hense 1 granddaughter and 2 grandsons. My son is the good looking one in my profile photo(taken at his wedding). Well thats a start, but before I go..... Merry Christmas to you and yours. God Bless and Keep you safe.

Dec 21, 2010
Charles Lindenmuth

Thanks for the welcome uploaded some pics check then out also have a facebook page

Dec 22, 2010
Jennifer Pratt-Raymond

thank you so much for the welcome. im sorry to hear about the patches. and i will have pics up as soon as i can get some more.

Dec 22, 2010
Chris Griffin

Hey thanks for the welcome sorry i didnt reply sooner my computer was down for a little while unfortunatly and tyngs huh thats right next to my hometown Chelmsford small world haha bu im starting up a collection of patches and such so if you dont mind you might here from me sometime in the future Thanks again for the welcome!

Jan 8, 2011
Jason Spears

Hey Ron. Just stopping by to say hey like ya told me I would need to.. Don't worry I'm the same way lol. Hope you had a good Christmas and new year!

Jan 11, 2011
Michael Workman

Ron, no problem on the time it took to add me as a friend. I don't usually write on the blogs either and would like to keep in touch occasionally to help vent, talk and get different opinions on things that are going on in the fire service, your department my department and others around us. I am glad that you were trying to warn people about the potential of dealing with people on this site that don't have integrity. I am also glad you were reminded to not let it consume you and turn you to a negative person. Stay safe and looking forward to talking to you on issues and keeping in touch.

Feb 4, 2011
Terry Mae Jones

Hi Ron; thanks for the welcome sorry i have not written back just crazy busy. the picture is my son 29 years old and my other is 16. How are things going for you?

Feb 10, 2011
DUST

Glad you got some R&R! No Happy Hours up there? WTF? And they say we are the ones that are backwards...shheessh!

Feb 28, 2011
David Earl Gregory

Thanks for the update Ron. Glad to hear all is better for you folks now. Hope it stays that way.

Apr 9, 2011
DUST

May 9, 2011
DUST

Been changing the music up lately, added and deleted some...let me know what you think.

-DJ DUST

May 28, 2011
Jason Spears

Hey Ron! Life's treating me pretty good.. Finally got a job earning money to take the national registry. Bout to head there now.. Hope life's good for you too!

Jun 29, 2011
Amanda Sweets Quinton

Yeah, first time driving that truck! I killed those poor cones but after a few minuets, I got better! Lol

Apr 15, 2012