Gary McGinnis

69, Male

Sykesville, MD

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:
38
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Sykesville
Years With Department/Agency
38
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Member of Maryland Stae Fireman's Association Safety Committee. MD Advocate for National Fallen Firefighters Everyone Goes Home Program
My Training:
firefighting, hazardous materials, firefighter safety
About Me:
Heavily involved in firefighter safety thorugh the state and EGH programs
Day Job:
US DOT Hazardous Materials (fireworks)
Relationship Status:
Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Helping other citizens.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I have met so many great people and made such great friends.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Staying alive in todays lightweight and highly falmmable environments. Maintaining situational awareness.

Comment Wall:

  • Leo Cartwright

    Hi there Gary; I’m Leo from Australia, Paramedic; Welcome to FFN hope U enjoy the site and gather many friends during your stay. If you read my profile and think that I am suited; please feel free to add me to your collection of FFN friends. If I have not added you as a friend, it’s because I have reached my Max and I am waiting for members to reply to me.
    I also collect Patches and badges; looking for Police, Medical, Dispatcher & Fire service patches. If U know someone in these groups and/or U are interested, have them contact me. My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au
    Cheers Leo

    Mar 25, 2009

  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Gary, welcome to the Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy just jump in anywhere and get your feet wet. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.


    Chief William Sharp
    Southern Oregon Coast

    Mar 26, 2009