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!

Comment Wall:

  • Chris

    Lot of firefighting tradition in you ya family, keep it up and welcome to FFN.

    Apr 7, 2010

  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Gregory, Welcome to the Firefighter Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all.


    Chief William Sharp
    Brookings, Oregon

    Apr 8, 2010

  • Leo Cartwright

    Well, you certainly keep things in the family. "A great profile Greg."
    Hi there; I’m Leo from Australia, Paramedic; Welcome to FFN hope U enjoy this 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 and would love to show one of yours in my collection. I am looking for Police, Medical, Ambulance, S&R; Dispatcher & Fire Service patches. If U are interested, or U know someone in these groups please contact me. My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au
    If you fell like sending me one of your Service patch … don’t be shy….
    My address is:-
    Leo J. Cartwright
    246 Kay Street
    TRARALGON
    VICTORIA 3844
    AUSTRALIA

    Cheers Leo

    Apr 8, 2010

  • Jack/dt

    Gregory,
    Is that a picture of a jesus AND mohammed bobble head dolls in the engine?

    Apr 28, 2010

  • Jack/dt

    Thanks for the add. It's the xmas nativity scene discussion all over again. Funny how rabid some people get about it.
    Stay safe,
    Jack

    Apr 30, 2010

  • Tony P

    Greg, I hope you are ready for the storm? Your latest posts on the 'volenteer' thread are almost certain to bring it on! Especially at this time of the year...

    I agree with that you have written. I lnow that when I was in the Army, the only reasons I ever heard from those going to Vietnam were no tax, low interest housing loan, war zone allowance, and adventure. The bit about going over to help was always added last, because that was of cause the reason we were given.

    Heroism? From some yes, but not all. They do their job. I also don't like people calling me a hero, I'm not, I'm a firefighter.

    Jul 3, 2010

  • Tony P

    Give the Queen the boot? I hope not, we have a 'Head of State' who costs us nothing and has no power! Just the way I like it ;o)

    Jul 4, 2010

  • Eli Perper

    thanks so much

    Jul 7, 2010

  • Justin Lewis

    Yea very hot...104 in Tucson today!

    Aug 6, 2010

  • Jack/dt

    LOL,
    Greg, I ask those very questions every friggin time. Clearly there are many more important things to worry about than correct spelling and grammar.

    Aug 8, 2010

  • Jack/dt

    "...the education of some of these people..."
    LOL WHAT education?
    It appears the juniors have taken over with their caption this, I guess it beats the hell out of any real discussion.

    Aug 8, 2010

  • Edmund Ford Power 3rd

    I thought that firefighters are not supposed to act ot talk like that.

    Aug 12, 2010

  • Roy Luther

    Thanks for adding me Brother!!!!!!

    Aug 16, 2010

  • Antony Evans

    Thanks for the welcome cousin lol,you all seem very friendly on this site- but then again we are all Firefighters so the cameraderie is showing through !

    Aug 21, 2010

  • John Crabbe

    Hi Greg. GB is pretty small in the picture. We have 7 stations, 7 engines 2 1/2 trucks (we drop staffing of one truck if below 47 for the day....part of the cuts we endured) 4 ambulances. We have a staff of about 185 FF's, all are EMT and about 70 or so paramedic.

    Aug 23, 2010

  • Antony Evans

    Diolch yn fawr

    Aug 23, 2010

  • Devan Mills

    what i ask you engine or truck, i did not see the E on your helmet my bad brother

    Aug 24, 2010

  • Devan Mills

    Greg, do officers get to physically fight the fire. such as LT's or captains

    Aug 25, 2010

  • Jack/dt

    Greg,
    I now have da Chief (or one of his 'minions') snooping around my comments page and leaving comments for you there, on my page. I commented to da Chief if he wanted me to pass you a note after gym class. He didn't respond. He does however feel it makes more sense for him to comment to you on a comment from you to me on my comment page rather than comment directly to you on your comments page about any comment you made about him to me on my comment page. fuckall even I'm confused now.

    Aug 25, 2010

  • Devan Mills

    LT. Greg, thanks, i have always wondered if the officers got to actually fight the fire or if they stayed with IC. i know it is purely matter of opinion, but in your opinion who makes the best leather lid? i am looking to buy one but have no one where to try one on or demo one so i kind have to just go off what i read on here there is a old 5A cairns in our fire hall and i like the feel and weight of it but i didnt if the have changed any.... Thanks, Devan

    Aug 25, 2010

  • res193cue

    Hello Greg.

    It always fun to hear from people with swedish roots :) I wish i had emigrated forefathers :/ I really want to move to the states, but it seems to be almost impossible if you dont have relatives whit US citizenship :(

    Aug 26, 2010

  • Jack/dt

    You mean as in 'where'd he go'? Dunno, could just be work. he'll be baaaack.

    Aug 26, 2010

  • Devan Mills

    Thanks LT. Stay safe brother... god bless

    Aug 26, 2010

  • Gilles Dionne

    Kingsey falls is the fire station who cover Ste-Séraphine. We are 15 firemans in our departement,
    Kingsey falls is a small town of aproximately 2000 citizens and it's located between Victoriaville and Drumondville you can visit kingseyfalls.ca
    have a nice day
    Gilles

    Aug 28, 2010

  • Gilles Dionne

    yes. the Drumondville Voltigeur played for the mémorial cup buy i don't know when.
    i know someone who can answer that, i 'll ask him and then i'll give you feedback.
    Gilles

    Aug 29, 2010

  • Gilles Dionne

    Hy Gregory this is the answer from a freind who know the Drumondville Voltigeur

    "Les voltigeurs ont gagnés la coupe du président durant la saison 2008-2009 mais ont perdus en demis-finales de la coupe memorial contre les spitfires de Windsor.

    Et en 1990-91 les voltigeurs avaient perdus en finale a la coupe memorial contre les chiefs de spokane."

    I hope this will help you.

    Gilles

    Aug 29, 2010

  • Gilles Dionne

    just to be clear, Spokane played with Drumondville (half final) and Spokane won.

    Have a nice day

    Gilles

    Aug 30, 2010

  • Tassilo D.

    Hey Brother,thanks for you comment!
    To bad i registered so late,if i would haved known youre coming over to germany,i would have set somethink up! to bad!
    Let me know when your coming next time!and ride Along with us!
    Nice DRZ you got there ;) I drive a KTM 640 LC4 ;)
    Germans still make the best cars ;) Ha :)

    Stay safe bro!

    Tass

    Aug 30, 2010

  • Tassilo D.

    Danke,mir gehts gut ;)
    My KTM is even a Supermoto too(with Acrapovic!) ;)Well we cant reach your call Level but we get around 400-500 a year!(alot for us!)Without EMS btw,only Fire and Rescue!
    I´ll defitnely,let you know when i am arround in your area!Maybe next year i start a U.S Tour again!
    Mercedes is good too ;) Our Rescue Pumper is a Mercedes,our Pumper 42/2 is a Mercedes!Our Tanker 22 is a Mercedes ;) They are build tough!

    If you or any Brother comes over to Germany,let me know!I do what i can!

    Aug 30, 2010

  • mike drew

    Gregory thanks for the swap. My details are Mike drew 2 allington way maidstone kent me16 0hh uk. A size large would be great. Whatever t shirt you think best would be fantastic, let me have your details and i shall pop one in the post to yourself, take care

    mike.

    Aug 31, 2010

  • Devan Mills

    LT. Greg, i have a question do you have any recommendations on confined space training my department does not do anything like that but i do on my own time at the department and we have small props i was just wondering if you had any idea's on some good training that has been helpful to you

    Thanks, Devan. stay safe brother god bless

    Sep 1, 2010

  • Devan Mills

    Hey LT. yes, it worked thank you for that i have not been on in a few days i know how it goes we have been busy here too our call volume is on the rise for some reason. well stay safe and once again thank you LT.

    Oct 13, 2010

  • frans

    hello, nice to meet U, Sir.

    Oct 23, 2010

  • Jason Hoevelmann

    Greg,
    Sorry so late with this response, I don't remember seeing it. The title is basically an old saying that an old Bat. Chief used to say. Meaning that we are our own worst enemies in most cases. In the firehouse, on the fireground and so on. That is the basis of the blog and the class that I present by the same title.

    Take care and have a very Happy Thanksgiving.
    Jason

    Nov 22, 2010

  • Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd

    No wonder I liked your responses... Not having looked at your website prior, you've been around the block once or twice. Anyone who is an IAFF brother and has gray hair is cool with me. Stay safe Greg.

    Mike Schlags, Fire Captain/Paramedic (Retd.)
    Santa Barbara, CA
    mschlags@gmail.com

    Dec 10, 2010

  • WestPhilly

    Greg,

    You're a stand-up guy. Stay safe and have a great New Year.

    Dec 13, 2010

  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Greg, no, Aumsville is about 6 houre north east of us next to Salem. Actually just down the road from our State Fire Academy. I am not familiar with the firefighters in that area Sorry Ladd. We are at the far end of the Oregon coast next the Cal/Or border.

    Dec 18, 2010

  • Devan Mills

    Hey LT.Borg how have you been? hope all is well!

    Mar 28, 2011

  • Devan Mills

    No not yet, unfortunately there are no departments around here hiring yet. But i do start college Monday to get my associates in Fire Science. A few departments are fixing to accept applications, and I am going to be there to get one. I cant wait to get my career rolling!

    Mar 28, 2011

  • Devan Mills

    yea i am by the time i am done i will have an associates in fire science firefighter 1, and 2 and emt-intermediate

    Mar 28, 2011