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Moose

49, Male

Schoharie County, NY

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Assistant or Deputy Chief
Years in Fire/EMS:: 23
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Carlisle Fire and Rescue
Years With Department/Agency: Three years
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Northport Fire Department, Long Island, New York, 4 years
Richmondville Volunteer Fire Dept, New York, 11 years
Richmondville Volunteer Ambulance, New York, 11 years
Cobleskill Fire Dept, New York, 6 years.
My Training:: Major Certs; Firefighter II, National Fire Inspector I, Fire Protection Specialist, National Fire Investigator, Haz-Mat Technician Basic, NYS Health and Safety Officer, NYS Codes Enforcement Officer.
NYS Certificates;
Essentials, Initial Fire Attack, Fire Attack II, Ladder Co. Ops, Rescue Ops., Auto Extrication, Fire Behavior & Arson Awareness, Principles of Investigation, Electrical Fire Cause Determination I & II, Wildland Firefighting, Wildland Search & Rescue, Haz-Mat 1st Responder, Haz-Mat Technician, WMD; Awareness, WMD; Operations, Preparing for command, ICS:100, ICS: 200, NIMS: 700, NIMS: 701, NIMS: 703, Advanced Firefighter, Firefighter II, Firefighter Survival, Pump Operator, Incident Safety Officer, Building Construction Combustible, Sprinkler Systems Workshop, EMT-Critical Care (Expired), EMT-Basic (Expired), Garage Fire Seminar, Search and Rescue Seminar, Thats all I can remember...
About Me:: I have a 6 year old daughter named Isabella, and have been married now for almost 7 years. I love the fire service and all who respect it the way I do, and will be striving to bring back the standards of training and respect for senior members that it use to have, but somehow got misplaced...
But hey...If your daddy is chief and your last name has history in the dept you are safe for now. Bring back respect, and brotherhood...please.

I Believe...
That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything;
They just make the most of everything.
Day Job:: Fire Safety Rep. for the State of New York
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I joined the fire service to help those in need during times of disaster, even if its simply retrieving their family pictures from the wall of their burning home. Im here for whoever needs me. I dont need bars on my shirt or a different color helmet to make me have honor and pride in what I do.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: I live to make others happy, and help all who need it, and I love the training, brotherhood, and the feeling that I belong.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: I will probably be stoned to death for saying this but I feel passionately about it and maybe it will generate some support for this issue; I feel that Firefighter I & II should be State License's and need to be re-certified every 3-5 years like the NYS EMT license's. Not enough people refresh their training and its scary...VERY scary, to see guys who took "Essentials" 20+ years ago but have not attended any further or refresher training and feel they do not need to. THATS one of the top issues I feel in todays fire service.
Lack of training standards, volunteers with not enough time to train properly that get doctored through the system and end up being Chief at the age of 25. Lost Traditions, lack of respect of the elders and officers, Manpower issues, and equipment issues.

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whitney

hey thanks you stay safe 2

Jul 1, 2008
whitney

we were on a boat some of use from the fire dept went on a trip so it was fun all the other plp were in the same fire dept as me

Jul 1, 2008
whitney

oh thats cool i will are you paid

Jul 1, 2008
whitney

been in about 5 years now i was in wend i was 14 now i'm 19 n i'm a vollie n still loving it

Jul 1, 2008
whitney

not sure our hazmat is 472 now

Jul 2, 2008
Jim

Like your comments in Top Issues Facing The Fire service . I think they mirror some of mine. Take a look and see what you think. Just sent a request. Don't GLOW to much. Jim

Jul 3, 2008
Jim

Your very welcome Moose. Don't let it get you down. I deal with some of the same stuff at departments I teach for and at my own department. There are those just along for the ride. Make it available for them, they will bite or pass, just like a catfish. My problem at my department is not my command staff, but the firefighters (mostly new with some old foggies too) that say "oh, this is just..... we don't need all that stuff". Alot of the attitude is not really there fault, it is generational in some regards and the old administrations attitude too. It will take time for the progressive staff to change attitudes. I know your problem is with management and members. Don't give up, hold in there. Give it more time to develope. Show them by example. Take care brother and look forward to talking further with you too. How about looking into coming down to Penn when we do the next
Mason-Dixon Trench Weekend. Really like to meet you. Jim

Jul 7, 2008
Jim

Mason-Dixon Trench weekend 2006

Jul 7, 2008
Jim

Just a little scenerio with two victims inside.

Jul 7, 2008
Jim

I live in Winston-Salem , North Carolina. I teach here and in Penn, Delaware, Maryland, and SC. Do a search on google or other for the Mason-Dixon Trench Weekend. It was in the spring the last few years after moving from the fall. Got caught up in flooding and 911 in the fall, so they moved to spring. Now they are thinking about changing the time of year again. It is run through HACC (harrisburg area community college in Penn) . Also googe Hanover FD in the Borough of Hanover, Penn for info. This program moved to Penn from Baltimore County , Maryland in 2000.

Jul 7, 2008
Jim

I think it has been $95.00 per student for in state the last few years. Don't know what they charge out of state. We have gotten folks from NY for years coming to the program. I would incourage you to come down, bring a group if you can, but if they aren't interested, it is there lose. Sometimes you have to just get it own your own, know what I mean? Ha Ha ! Let me know, might be able to get you put up in a firehouse. I also teach the Farmedic Program.If you haven't taken it, I would incourage you to add it to your extrication training. Both of these programs are done in about 20 hours over a weekend (Fri night classes, and hands on all day sat and sun)

Jul 7, 2008
Kenny

Hey Brian, I saw you on Rich's homepage. I was also NFD 1985-2000. Ex capt H&L. Looks like you are doing well up there. Keep up the good work. Kenny Dean

Jul 11, 2008
Kenny

Things are good. 20th year at Huntington Manor (paid) Looking at 20 more. If memory recalls, your dad is greg?

Jul 11, 2008
Chad King

I live in Belmont, NY. It is near Wellsville, Hornell,and Olean in southern tier

Aug 18, 2008
Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd

Hi Jeff, I've been learning the site for the past three months as I have been recovering from knee surgery. Blew out my right one on a wildland fire a couple of months back. Had the surgery and now life is starting to finally get back to normal for me. This has given me the time to spend getting to know a lot of folks around the world. Something that you may also find really rewarding. This week I started a new group called Hazmat WMD Responders. Please check out the site for some cool stuff that I've been collecting for over 25 years since first getting involved with hazmat. I think you might find some of the shared information really useful. If it's old news, sure could use some input, specially with providing AHLS for hazmat team members that accidentally get exposed... Stay safe! Mike from Santa Barbara, CA, USA

Aug 23, 2008
Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd

thanks for the ad brother, adorable photos of the kids, you have 4? I've got 3 but they are now 17, 19 and 21, all girls... looks like your a brother Cobra... my best, mike

Aug 25, 2008
Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd

so, am I right in assuming that you went through the Cobra training in Anniston?

Aug 25, 2008
Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd

Yes, that's the same training. Have you heard much or know much about the training?

Also, what do you know about the advanced tech training. I'm assuming it requires the Cobra training first. I attended the training in 2003 and put together a website to share the experience with others. Here it is...

http://www.silcom.com/~pordecon/2003_cobra3.htm

If you were not familiar with the specifics of the training, you are now... Hope you find this helpful. Give me a shout anytime if I can be of assistance. Mike

PS: What I did not like in the least was the part when they drew bloods...

I hate needles... and was a paramedic for 15 years...

Aug 25, 2008
Chan Rivera

hi and welcome i was in Cobleskill for FASNY class i live in Warnerville thank you for the add

Aug 28, 2008
Katey Anne Hyatt

No moose it's just you and I from Cobleskill!!!! But we will make our guys proud!!! I love ya big bro!!!!
Your lil sister,
Katey

Aug 29, 2008
RESCUE3091

hey what's up? nothing much here, haven't heard from in a while, how is going in cobleskil, here not too bad. hope to hear from soon, take care, i will be on most of the day, still studying for my EMT, i will be taking that starting this month until jan. i will find out when i go the first night. then i am going through scene support this week. have a good one
tammy from central bridge

Aug 31, 2008
Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd

Hey Mooseman, What's up brother? Thought I'd drop you a line from Santa Barbara where it's going to be 100˚ F today... I go back to the doctor next Wed to get cleared to go back to work. Thank god, I don't think I could last much longer staying here at home. I'm going nuts...
Have a great weekend! My best, Mike from Santa Barbara

Sep 5, 2008
Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd

Blew right knee out on a brushfire. Torn meniscus. Had the surgery, life is getting better. I can't wait to go to the beach.

And about the COBRA training, hissssssssss!!! You'll love it! your friend in SB, Mike

Sep 8, 2008
Chan Rivera

hi brian whats up in Cobleskill

Sep 16, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

that comment you made on Jim's page doesn't mean I have to start being nice to you now, does it?
:)
That was a beautifully written and thoughtful comment--nicely done.

Sep 23, 2008
Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd

I'm back to work, working in our logistics section, four 10's. The department is PR'ing me to do this full time when I get released for full duty in a month. I wish I was going back to Anniston. It will be the best training program that you will ever attend in your career. You will truly enjoy meeting and working with people from all over the country.

Sep 23, 2008
Jim Brunelle Jr.

Brian,
That was some pretty cool stuff you said in your congrats message.Thank you very much. Although we've never met face to face your a true friend.
Be Safe!

Sep 23, 2008
Fuzzy Carr

Yes that was the first night we went to Glen Ridge. Would you like me to do a Demo for your Dept. First?

Sep 26, 2008
Fuzzy Carr

Wednesday nights would be just fine. I went to to watch it was about 1/4 mil from me.

Sep 26, 2008
Fuzzy Carr

Hi Brian just want to teel you were going to try aagain this coming sunday at Glen Ridge at 3:00pm they only have two races left.

Sep 30, 2008
Fuzzy Carr

I'm waiting for Jake Spraker to get back to me. But for now they are renting me & my systems each race. He is not sure if they will be back next year. That's what we are waiting on. But everone there that I have talked to likes the Idea & what the systems can do.I'll keep you updated when I can later be safe.

Sep 30, 2008
Fuzzy Carr

Here Moose some pic's from Glen Ridge.

Oct 12, 2008
Karen Glastetter

Well I don't admit it unless I have to but yeah he is my brother :D

Oct 30, 2008
Jonathan Spencer

Hi Brian, thanks for the friend request. I hope you be ok, see you.

Nov 18, 2008
Lew Kofler

I see you are another Long Islander that made your way to Cobleskill FD. I saw you were with 2-9-0 Northport KEF577. I used to love listening to some of the dispatchers from there. I grew up in Kings Park but volunteered for Commack Ambulance(2-16-0) I volunteered for Cobleskill FD Rescue when I went to SUNY from 1988-1990 Had some good times there. A whole different world from Suffolk County.

Dec 11, 2008
Lew Kofler

I never got a chance to take a tour of the station. When I got to the station the engine and ladder were leaving, but I walked to the back of the station and the bay door was open so I snapped some pictures. It looked just like it did on television. I also took some pictures of station 110 and boat 110 in Marina Del Ray which was featured in a few of the episodes as well as the Steel Inferno movie. I took those pictures with a regular camera so I still have to scan them and post them here. I also got to meet the cast down in Hyattsville Maryland when they had the Project 51 where they brought the restored squad 51 to the smithsonian for display. I have a poster autographed by Randy Mantooth, Mike Stoker, Tim Donelly(Chet), Marco Lopez and Ron Pincard(Dr Morton). I then met Randy again 2 summers ago when he was the guest at a fire department picnic at one of the fire departments here in Monroe County. The picture that is on my profile is from then. I also had him autograph my replica Squad 51 helmet. I also have the code 3 station 51 with the squad, Crown pumper and Ward LaFrance pumper. I am also a member of the Los Angeles County Fire Museum Association.

Dec 11, 2008
Jonathan Spencer

Hi Brian, It wanted in these so special days, to give the thanks for all it received, to build a place where can be with all my family and friends, those of fence and the from a distance. The ones that have accompanied me always and the of now. Those that I see each day and the ones that seldom Find. The ones that have accompanied me in the difficult moments, and the of the happy hours. Those to whom I know deeply, and those to whom I know barely by their appearances. To the ones that without wanting I wounded and the ones that without wanting they wounded me. The ones that owe me and those to whom I owe them a lot. The same old they recalled, and the ones that at times are forgot me. You want to recall to all the ones that passed through my life and to desire them some happy festivals, that can find the peace that need and to enjoy the love of their families and of those that love them. That the Hope, The Love and the Peace Flourish for all You…

Dec 24, 2008
Karen Glastetter

glitter-graphics.com

Jan 23, 2009
RESCUE3091

Hey starnger what been going on? nothing much here, just board to death. i have been staying home for a few weeks, i had to, well i had a pinched nerve in my lower left leg in my hip and into my back i was limping for at least a week but i will be back soon. so at least i had missed 4 calls when i was out or couldn't go, rate know our rescue squad in out of service, so we probably won't get that back don't know when, well i thought i sent ya a little message looks like a huge message lol lol, your more than welcome to write back when you can. have a good one and stay safe and warm, i would like to see 80's lol, HAPPY EASTER, have a good one. RESCUE3091@YAHOO.COM tammy

Apr 12, 2009
Pam Tichy

Hi Brian - all I can say is don't believe eveything you hear! Doug was a great guy and an incredible fire instructor I took Incident command with him - I really miss working w/ him. CEO is a great job - at least thh concept, ruined by too many politics where they don't belong - I wish you luck with it.
I see some posts about Glen Ridge in your profile - what is your tie there? We sponsor a car there - #17 Tommy Varin (I am ECLIPSE Overhead Doors) at the track most every Friday! Small world!! nice to hear from you

Jun 16, 2009
jack carter

Cool bro yup I do lol

Dec 10, 2010
RESCUE3091

hey thanks for writting to me and let me know, i really appreciate that, im glad that you are closer so i could bug ya more often lol, yeah im back taking the EMT course again for the 3rd time and passing still, and passing the quizes im just worried about the NYS exam this year i guess it is going to be the same exam as last year, the quizes im taking this year are still the same as last year i have the ones from last year. and andy is teching the class. hes doing really good. the only thing i just need to work on is the AED and BVM and some of joint injury i was asking howie but he's working most of the time so, he was heling me out wiht the notes which i do appreciate it from him. congrats on him for beining captin for rescue i am really proud of him. keep in touch and i will let ya know i have gave ya's a christmas card for everyon for the dept. stay safe and have a merry christams and happy new year.

Dec 12, 2010
Jason Hoevelmann

Thanks Brian. I appreciate your comments. Keep plugging away and stay low.
Jason

May 18, 2011
Jason Hoevelmann

Thanks for the ad and train hard.
jason

May 18, 2011
Keith A. Morrone

Nice to meet you, stay safe

May 25, 2011
Jack/dt

Brian, no worries, it was not directed at you but rather the "firefighter" that was being discussed by the OP (the female with the attitude), as well as at others that seem to think they can do, say and act however they please because they are 'volunteers.'

I don't trash volunteers, only "volunteer attitudes." Clearly you don't fall into the "volunteer attitude."

Aug 2, 2011
April Iachetta

i live 30min from rochester and 30 min from buff. NY right in beteween them is my location

Aug 18, 2011
Bruce Lawrence

Hey Cap...Send me a message. Our department is in the process of starting to spec out a new engine and our old engine is a HME FFA, I think the model is a penetrator...but not positive I am the Rescue Driver. The engine is 15 years old but we have records for everything done on it and to it by a major repair facility that Pierce authorizes to do their factory service here in our area...The few times I have driven it, it handles very well, the pump is strong and just passed inspection this past October. 1500 gal tank, and 1250 gpm pump. More of a long term solution for you guys...but it is a good engine taken care of by a fairly busy engine company. We had to know it was going to work when we headed out and made sure the maintenance was done on it religiously. Good luck in your apparatus search!

Dec 30, 2011
Russ Marks

Hey Moose, thanks for accepting, I think and you and I think alike based on your posts. Sometimes I dont respond right away. not ingoring folks just dont visit here often. Its that time thing.

Stay safe

Russ

Apr 18, 2012
Russ Marks

I am with you in your RANTING, the public doesnt care if your paid, just that you do your job. We have members that get to a point and then think they can start missing training. I have found that alot of Vol Officers dont think they have the same legal libalities as paid Officers and are shocked to think OSHA may come knocking if someone is injured. We have to have standards to ensure we stay safe.

Apr 18, 2012

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