Gregory Borg

Male

Spokane, WA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

38

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Spokane Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

34

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.spokanefire.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

I just finished 10 years as IAFF Local 29 President, 27 years serving on the Executive Board, F.O.O.L.S. 1975, 18 month with Boise City Fire Department, Idaho. 1976/78 Richland, Washington FD and Spokane International Airport Fire ( IAFF Local 1789 President while there).

My Training:

Engine work 23 years
Truck work 12 years
Squad work 3 years (on our dept. a squad was, all cut by budget cuts, a medic/non-transport unit) I was the officer not the medic, we did search and truck work at fires.
Tech rescue certified, 1998

About Me:

Family, fire, motorcycles and travel.
My brother is a 27 year firefighter on Austin, Texas Engine 10. My son-in-law is an 11 year FF with Spokane County Engine 99. My cousin is a Battalion Chief on my Department. My sons best friend is on probation on our job.
I am also free from religion.
I am a Democrat/Socilaist, and proud of it.

Day Job:

Fire Lieutenant, since 1989

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

For the paycheck, excitement and challenges.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Same as above, and the Brotherhood

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Staffing, staffing, staffing!

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  Devan Mills

  Hey LT. i messaged you around October asking about your Fire Departments test and when your Dept. will be hiring again and you said message you back around spring time. so has anything came up yet?

  Apr 8, 2011

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  Devan Mills

  hey LT. how are things going up there in washington? hope all is well stay safe.

  Dec 21, 2011

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  Zachary Wolf

  would like to chat with you about fools and leathers whenever you get a chance lt

  Mar 26, 2014