Vic Silverfish

Male

Kellyville NSW

Australia

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:
18
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
NSW Rural Fire Service
Years With Department/Agency
5
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
PGFD Prince George's County Maryland, USA
College Park MD
District Heights MD
My Training:
Fire, HazMat II, EMT-B
About Me:
American expat living in Australia. Grew up in Prince George's County Maryland, now living about 30km from Sydney. Back home, my department was entirely urban, here we are mostly bush fire, it's very different, but a lot of fun doing a new thing.
Day Job:
computer security guy
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I joined because I love the excitement. I stayed in because I enjoy making a postive impact.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Chicks dig it!
Top Issues Facing Responders:
The heavy focus on firefighter safety is starting to outpace our commitment to the public. We need to be prepared to risk our lives a little for property, and a lot for life.

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  • The World Fire Safety Foundation

    Hi Vic
    Great to see we have someone else from the land of Aus on here. Thanks for adding me as a friend. The rain has stopped up here and the sun is actually shining again!
    Cheers
    Adrian

    Jan 13, 2011

  • Rachel

    Hello!!!

    Stay Safe!!

    Feb 21, 2011

  • Eddie Crombie

    I saw your comment Shoot me an Email. ecrombie@hooks-irons.com. Eddie C

    Apr 7, 2011