Timothy John Dodson

Male

Satsuma, AL

United States

Profile Information:

What State do you live in?
AL
Type of Organization
Volunteer Fire Department
Job Function
Company Officer (Captain/Lt/Supervisor), Firefighter/Driver Operator
Years in Fire/EMS:
27
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Silverhill Volunteer Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
4
Web Site:
http://www.facebook.com/Timothy Dodson
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Old Lycoming Volunteer Fire Department, Williamsport, Pa. (1977-78); Garyville Volunteer Fire Department, Garyville, La. (1979-80); New Orleans E.M.S., New Orleans, La. (1980-1996); Terrytown Fifth District Volunteer Fire Department, Terrytown, La. (1992-96); Village East Volunteer Fire Department, Houma, La. (1996-2000); Silverhill Volunteer Fire Department, Silverhill, Alabama (2010-2017); Satsuma (Alabama) Fire Department (2018-2023); Creola (Alabama) Fire-Rescue Department (2023-present).
My Training:
Basic FF; EMT-A; EMT-I; R.N.; Extrication Instructor; Firefighter Rehab; Mobile Water Supply; Arson Awareness for the First Responder; Basic Radiation Training; Haz-Mat A&O
About Me:
After being out of the fire/rescue/E.M.S. business for about 10 years, I was persuaded by a neighbor to join the Silverhill, Alabama Volunteer Fire Department. A decision that I have not regretted at all. I did not realize how much that I missed the camaraderie and fellowship. In a move that was totally unexpected, the members of the Silverhill VFD named me the 2013 Firefighter of the Year.
Day Job:
Registered Nurse
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
It was something that I was interested in during my high school years.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The opportunity to serve my community.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Decreased funding; Difficulty in recruiting new volunteers; Increased costs of replacing equipment.

Comment Wall:

  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Welcome to Firefighter Nation Timothy. I am glad you joined the group. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all.

    Chief William Sharp- Retired

    Brookings Fire / Rescue

    Nov 2, 2012

  • Susan H.

    Thank you for your friendship.  I hope you are doing well.

    Nov 20, 2012

  • Jennifer Whittenburg

    Thank you for the warm welcome

    Dec 6, 2012

  • Ron King (Fire Chief)

    Timothy, Thank you. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. 

    Dec 11, 2012

  • Tracey Lynn Morris

    Needed to hear the song after I  gotback. Was a bad call as thought called for helicopter. Gave some meds I have not given in a while..Tmorris

     

    Jan 24, 2013

  • Kelly

    No problem!  Thanks for the request.  I have to admit, I haven't been on here in quite a while, so I'm updating!  But I will be on more often now.Take care out there! 

    Jan 24, 2013

  • Ron King (Fire Chief)

    Thank you Timothy.

    Jan 24, 2013

  • Chrislynn Kaye Ryals

    Thank You!

    Feb 8, 2013

  • Sarah Martin

    Hi Timothy!

    Feb 22, 2013

  • Berni

    Thank you for friendship!

    It's a pleasure for me to link up with firefighters from other countrys and learn more about their experience in our job.

    Stay safe!

    Berni

    May 2, 2013

  • Tracey Lynn Morris

    Its been a while. How are you. we are good.

    May 16, 2013

  • Mandy Huot

    Thanks for the welcome! :)

    Jun 18, 2013

  • Matt Jackson

    awesome!  Thanks for the suggestion, I'll give it a try.

    Jul 17, 2013

  • Doug

    Timothy, nice to hear from you. the truck you are talking about is a 1974 maxium. its a excellant running and pumping truck, just cant get parts for it. talk to you later

    Sep 8, 2013

  • DALE G. PEKEL

    Thanks for the comment and invite Tim - All the best to you and your Department!

    Sep 10, 2013

  • Ron King (Fire Chief)

    Thank you. Mr. Dodson

    Sep 27, 2013

  • steph

    Thank You!

    Oct 4, 2013

  • Ron King (Fire Chief)

    Thank you Timothy. We have all of our old trucks.could not get them all ready for the parade. ( we have a 1919 T Model)

    Oct 17, 2013

  • evon gallant

    thanks for the add  Timothy. and thank you for helping others when they won't refuse it . your am awesome guy .

     

    Oct 18, 2013

  • evon gallant

    my daughter just  joined a volunteer fire department . I think she will soon find out  its a great  thing to be able to help others when they  won't say no. shes got a lot to learned but shes excited about it .

     

    Oct 21, 2013

  • Jack Sassani

    Thank you for accepting my app

    Oct 25, 2013

  • Joni Moore

    Thank You,
    Sometimes it's hard but I do keep in touch with some Wildland FF who knew him. We almost lost my younger Brother last Dec. he is a Deputy Sheriff he was hit walking back to his car on duty, the guy was unconscious and came to saw him hit the gas hit my brother I think his career is over, but we still have him. I think Frank was watching over him, he just had surgery and will be going in for another in a couple months. It was hard enough losing Frank, he use to call us on every Fire he was on. I miss hearing from him. Thank you God Bless

    Oct 31, 2013

  • Christopher Gilbert

    Thank you Sir!!!

    Nov 5, 2013

  • Cristina Welch

    Thanks Timothy for the compliment on the photos. Im not sure how to turn them around though lol. Ones Maria shes our EMT and the other is Jay. Hes another EMT/FF/Engineer. 

    Dec 10, 2013

  • Chris Sterling

    Thanks for the kind words Timothy!

    Dec 15, 2013

  • Ron King (Fire Chief)

    Happy New Year Timothy!

    Dec 30, 2013

  • Cristina Welch

    I most certainly do have a great crew. Thanks for the kudos. I really wasnt expecting that award. They notice everything. Even the silly things I do lol.

    Jan 2, 2014

  • Ron King (Fire Chief)

    Thank you sir.

    Jan 25, 2014

  • Victoria

    Thank you very much! Can't wait to start!

    Jan 26, 2014

  • samo free

    thanks iam glad to meet you 

    Jan 30, 2014

  • Gary P Alsop

    Thank you for the invite to be your friend. I never saw this site before Friday of this past week. I've been exploring the available information. What i have seen looks really good. I was elected 1st Assistant Chief for 2014. My primary duties are to drive and operate any of our four units. Engine 161 is a Peirce Contender and I am one of the Engineers, Rescue 166 is a heavy duty Rescue with an on-board Air Compressor and an eight bottle 5000 psi cascade system. When the Rescue is sent for an air assist I drive and operate the air filling system. Utility 163 which is in my profile picture is a one ton 4x4 Ford Pickup that tows RT-164 an all train unit with a brush fire skid unit and rescue unit for use on the Hoodle Bug Trail a county owned rail to trails walking & biking path right behind our station.

    I have held many positions in my 45 years of service. I don't run like I did when I was younger. With age comes experience that I can share with the younger members of my fire company.

    This Sunday we will be going for our HazMat Awarenss training that is required each year.

    That's all for now.

    Gary P. Aslop, 1st Assiant Fire Chief & Secretary

    Coral-Graceton Volunteer Fire Company

     

    Feb 11, 2014

  • Leslie Dalton

    Thank you, I appreciate the encouragement!

    Mar 13, 2014

  • Cristina Welch

    hey timothy, hope all is well. sirry i havent been on in a while. its been really crazy between taking care of my mom and running calls plus my schooling. but just wanted to say hi.

    Mar 18, 2014

  • Anita King

    Thank you!

    Mar 24, 2014

  • Jared micheal freeman

    sorry to hear about Sniffer 

    Apr 23, 2014

  • Jared micheal freeman

    your welcome 

    Apr 23, 2014

  • Lauren Crawford

    Yup I've finally joined.

    May 3, 2014

  • AJ Gaines

    Thanks for the friend request. Pretty excited about being accepted to my local fire department. Mandatory trying starts June 1st and finishes right before my birthday...awesome present to me! Finish medic middle of December so Merry Christmas to me. I love doing this. It is so rewarding! Thanks again. For the add!!

    May 23, 2014

  • Ron King (Fire Chief)

    East River Mountain in Rocky Gap. 14 Miles from Wytheville on I-77. Started from Tractor Trailer and three cars. No PI's. But what a mess!

    Jul 29, 2014

  • Ron King (Fire Chief)

    Also the other Pictures I have of the Train Wreck was in down Town Wytheville. What a Month!!

    Jul 29, 2014

  • Amy Lynn Huggins

    you welcome

    Nov 22, 2014

  • Ron King (Fire Chief)

    Thank you Timothy! Made another one.

    Jan 24, 2015

  • Ron King (Fire Chief)

    Happy late Birthday to you.

    Jan 25, 2015

  • Dennis Means

    Hey Tim I see you found me.

    Feb 4, 2015