Neil B

64, Male

Victoria

Australia

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function
Battalion Chief / Division Chief, Other Senior Command Staff
Years in Fire/EMS:
33. 10 v0lunteer. 23 full time
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
COUNTRY FIRE AUTHORITY, (CFA) Victoria, Australia
Years With Department/Agency
33
Dept. Web Site:
http://cfa.vic.gov.au
My Training:
All firefighter skills early in career.
Fire Investigator, Structure, Wildfire, Marine
Air Operations management (wildfire)
Incident command at major wild fires
About Me:
48, love my great family, love fishing & camping. Love my job
Day Job:
Operations Manger with CFA
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Started doing my bit for the community as avolunteer and followed on for a career of doing my best to protect and save life and property.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
to be Doing your best to help others and the "big family" feel of fire departments
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Climate change,
Expectation of the public on Emergency responders

Comment Wall:

  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Neil, 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

    Feb 22, 2009

  • Leo Cartwright

    Hi there Neil; from 1 Aussie to another. I am 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.
    I also collect Patches and badges; If U are interested and If U send me your postal address via my Email I will post you one of my State Ambulance Service Badge, (patch) for exchange of one of your CFA service patches,
    My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au (LECAR1@BIGPOND.NET.AU) and/or my address is:-
    Leo Cartwright J.P. 246 Kay Street; TRARALGON; Victoria; Australia; 3844

    Cheers Leo

    Feb 23, 2009