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S.Ruble

IL

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: N/A
Job Function: Auxiliary/On Scene Support
Years in Fire/EMS:: 7
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: QFD
Years With Department/Agency: 7
My Training:: EMT-Basic(IL)
FireGround Rehab Team Member
American Heart Associtation Healthcare Provider (CPR & AED)
Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (BLS)
Patient Assessment, Vital Signs, Oxygen Administration
Ladders, Knots, Repelling
Hoserolls, Hydrants
PPE, SCBA, SCBA Buddy Breathing
Firefighter down (Drags, Carries)
Car Extracation, Spinal Immobilization
Extinguishers
Search and Rescue, Ventilation
Some Arson Investigation
CERT Trained
First Aid
Splinting
Forcible Entry
About Me:: I love to help people no matter what it is.
Day Job:: Morning Stocker at Menards
Relationship Status:: Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: To help people!

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Jeremiah Burch

I just hit the edit button then brought em over from my photos.

Jul 22, 2008
robert poirer

can do

Jul 23, 2008
MIKE TOIKA

Hey Sam, i'm doing okay, how bout u. Sorry we don't have an explorer program, but i am active with out villages CERT program, and hoping that the program takes off further. You be careful out there

Aug 1, 2008
Jeremiah Burch

Thanks. got yourself some good action ones. Were they at a training facility or real structure fires

Aug 10, 2008
Jim

The City of Winston-Salem FD does had an Exployer Program. My teaching partners son is a member of them.

Aug 16, 2008
S.Ruble

COOL

Aug 16, 2008
Jim

With the interest you have in the Junior or Exployer Programs, you might be interested in a document North Carolina is using with these programs. It is in pdf and a nuimber of pages. It would be easier to send to you by email as an attachment. Here is my email, techrescue@earthlink.net
If you will send me an email with the request for the Junior Firefighter Program OSHA Rules document, I will be glad to send to you. Basically NC first said it was a recommendation for departments and about 6 months later they made it the policy for instructors and the community colleges for delivery of FF 1 & 2 and Rescue Technision. It says that curtain subjects are so dangerous because of there nature that these students will not be allowed to perticipate or certify in some blocks until they turn 18 years old. No respirators or be over 10 feet on a ladder or roof. Also some power tool classes. If your state has not adopted a simular status, don't be surprised if it comes. This document may give you some heads up about what some are doing out there. Stay safe, stay excited, and keep training. Best wishes, Jim

Aug 17, 2008
Jim

Also I forgot to say, you have some great pics. Jim

Aug 17, 2008
Jim

I understand your with a Post. I was asking if you would like to have a copy of what is occuring in NC with Junior or Exployer programs in relation to training. And the fact that they are being very dramatically stopped from doing some things here. I was just asking if you would like a copy of what has just occured so that you may be ahead of the curve of what might also happen there as attorney's have apparently gotten involved with this issue. If your not interested, thats OK too. Jim

Aug 17, 2008
Jim

When I was 16 I was spending my summers at a place called Lake Junaluska Assembly. It is a convention center for the Methodist Church and my father is a minister. Got to know the security guys who were Sheriff's Deputies. It was exciting to here there stories and ride with them eventually. That led to joining the local fire dept. Stayed with it since 1973. Became an instructor in 1996 and have taught in 5 states since. I don't have any kids and kind of consider the young folks I teach as my own. I enjoy passing the knowledge I have been lucky and successful to learn onto them and hopefully keep them safe for a long career, the same as I have had. Also I don't wish bad on anyone, but if it happens, let me be there in their time of need. It gives satisfaction knowing that I am able to give help in a calm way that others just aren't prepaired to handle. What got you started with the dream originally.? Jim

Aug 17, 2008
Jeremiah Burch

Nice. Our training center is friggin small and we're not really aloud to use it because of some Political BS between our town and the other that the training center is in. I don't understand it and neither do most of the guys on the other Fire dept.

Aug 18, 2008
Jim

You go girl. Don't ever let anyone steal your dream. Work hard and have fun doing it ! Stay safe. Jim

Aug 19, 2008
Jim

Good question. My first thought, is your pulse high? If so, why? Other wise I have been an EMT for almost 30 years, and I don't have a clue. If it's rescue, I can probably tell you, otherwise who knows. Take care. Jim

Aug 19, 2008
ricky

1010 and 880 r the traditional helmets and metros r modern helmets which look more round and smaller in size

Aug 22, 2008
robert poirer

ya sure

Aug 22, 2008
Ryan 701

Yeah I attended U of I.It was pretty amazing.
but yeah i live in southern IL.
What part of IL Do you live in?
hahah in 21/28 on your slideshow you see me and my Department hahah in the blue helments

Aug 23, 2008
Jeremiah Burch

My uncle is a Professional firefighter in New York and my dad is on the volunteer dept. in my town

Aug 23, 2008
Jim

Hi, I'm sorry I haven't replyed to you. I have been off line for several days. Just read your comments. Sorry you hasd this problem. I hope you have soken with your doctor, if not you need to. You diffinately need to let your officers know what is happening with your health because if something occurs they know where to start when a medic arrives. If your unconscious, they need to know what has been happening to you history wise. I hope your doing much better. Take care. Jim

Aug 25, 2008
Tyler Staicoff 670

yea i was there...u can see my dept in pic 32 on that slide show

Oct 19, 2008
Fire medic 206

Yes they do. We have a joint post with the local police department. Explorers will learn both fields.

Oct 19, 2008
Margie

Savannah, GA teamed up with the local Boy Scouts for an Explorer post. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see some photos on the event.

The turn out wasn't as high as they'd like it to be. It seems the county volunteer fire departments outside of the city have posts that are more organized at the moment.

I'm surprised for Savannah FD hosts many elementary school field trips and designates days for children, fire safety/prevention and other events.

Consider coming down for our St. Patricks Day parade and celebrations. We welcome FD from all over the country to participate. =O)

Oct 19, 2008
Jarrod Arnall

Yes we dot. Our department has to have a Junior Firefighter program, and it works very well they have training every monday and train with us every other week and it works very well.

Oct 20, 2008
Jeremiah Burch

Hey long time no talk-I'm good, n you

Oct 20, 2008
Jeremiah Burch

Holy shit-sorry to hear that. If it helps i'm in almost the same boat.

Oct 20, 2008
Jeremiah Burch

My aunt has been diagnosed with breast cancer-already lost my grandpa to it-and my moms best friend was just diagnosed with cancer-she has under a year.

Oct 21, 2008
Jeremiah Burch

Too bad you can't be closer

Oct 21, 2008
Tyler Staicoff 670

yea...my respirator fell off inside one of the buildings lol...but i got more pics of fire college i jus have to find....are u going next year?we mite go next year

Oct 22, 2008
Jeremiah Burch

Thats nice well I hope things work out for you

Oct 24, 2008
robert poirer

were all good and for explorers were good training some new recrutes in the academy

Oct 25, 2008
Jeremiah Burch

I'm sorry

Oct 26, 2008
Ryan W. Dennitson

Sorry I haven't gotten back to you till now . No niether one of my Departments have an explorer programs yet, but Iam trying to get one started at both. P.S. Thanks for the friend invite. Stay Safe!!

Nov 15, 2008
Mike

Welcome to the post Post 1600 is anexplorer post in culpeper va that is dedicated to fire and rescue training and competition

Jan 2, 2009
Mike

Thats cool have you heard anything about Nationals this year?

Jan 9, 2009
Mike

do you have any details on it

Feb 18, 2009
Mike

What is the website for fsi ?
We do a counsel wide competition at the national fire training academy every Oct.

Feb 23, 2009
Michael

Ok thanks I thought I would try.

Apr 26, 2009
Bill Claus

Do you still meet on Wednesday nights? Is that at Central or the Training Center?

May 26, 2009
Andrew Webb

we are a smaller department so our explorer program has been a back burner item and everything we did we did with the firefighters so we always trained with them and we are just now starting to do more as explorers since we got a new chief...

May 31, 2009
Warren

So Me And The Anchorage Fire Department Explorers Are Gunna Come Down To The Champane Illinois Confrence On wednesday

Jun 18, 2009
Warren

Hell yea it wasn't under 98 degrees at all the whole time and i think 14 people passed out but yea dude it turned out great!!!

Jun 30, 2009
Rick K.

Well i know a few people in your pictures!!! Use to live in qcy.!!So how are things going back there?

Aug 5, 2009
Rick K.

well i know henning not by 1st name basis just know who he is! and then you have lt.eric smith he should remember me i be rick who was on tri-towship and also worked at lowes!! sure do miss everyone back home but thats another story! well thanks for the reply and catch ya later! be safe up there

Aug 6, 2009
Bill Claus

How's things going at the QFD Explorer post?

Aug 6, 2009
Charles Wetherton

Sam you'll be fine if you wish to talk email me and we can disscus steps to make this easier for you to deal with it.

Chief Wetherton
SHVFD
Bay County FL.

Nov 15, 2010
Rachel

Do you want me to post the photos,message them to you? Any picts or are you looking for any particular types? I have plenty! Let me know!!

Jan 24, 2011
Timothy D. Stone Jr

Hi...Yes your more thank welcome to use them...send me a copy of it when your finished..if you dont mind.

Apr 6, 2011
Floyd Aldridge Jr

You can use them If you send me a copy of it when your done!

Apr 7, 2011
Jeff

Your 9/11 video turned out great! Thanks for using my pics. :)

Nov 11, 2011
michael j marini

a bit of adivice for a smart kid...stay in school; study hard; enjoy life; listen to mom/dad/teachers; say please and thank you....and you will be chief... Mike...ps Kewl play list

Dec 1, 2011
Firefighter

Thanks for the add.

May 15, 2012

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