Richard Armstrong

Male

Ontario

Canada

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:
8
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Fire
Years With Department/Agency
8
My Training:
My Training in all fire/recue operations is very good.we train twice a month at our department and we respond to approx. 150 calls a year on average.we cover a small town of 8000 to 9000 residence and a large rural area.It consists like most of farming and a few industries that are still here.
About Me:
Im 40 yrs. old been in the service for 8 yrs or so.Like everyone else in the service love the job to death and would never give it up for anything else in the world.I have received the Medal of Firefighter Bravery for pulling a man out of a fully engulfed building.I have three boys ages 21,18 and 15.have a great woman in my life now and enjoying life now.
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Always wanted to be a fireman and I was at a time in my life where I could finally go for it,that was my only regret is that I could not become one earlier in life.I always wanted to help people in need and this was my thing.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The adreniline rush and the gratifying feeling I get when I help someone that is in peril!!
Top Issues Facing Responders:
budgets

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  • Mercedez Danielle Rose

    Thanks so much!! :) you too!

    Feb 18, 2011

  • Richard Shankman

    Great to have your story, here's the address.

    stories@dragonslairproductions.net

    I look forward to reading your story.

    Rich

    Feb 23, 2011

  • Jared Armstrong

    hahaha, your kidding me? Yea it was a good one alright

    Mar 4, 2011