Barry

Male

Murphy,NC

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
33
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Hiwassee Dam Fire Department, Murphy, NC
Years With Department/Agency
3 years
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.hdvfd.org
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Moonachie Volunteer FD,Moonachie, NJ
Clifton Fire Reserves, Clifton, NJ (Volunteer)
Hillsdale Volunteer FD, Hillsdale, NJ
South Trail Fire & Rescue District, Ft.Myers, FL (Paid)
My Training:
FFI,FFII,EMT,Fire Officer I, Basic Instructor, Fire Prevention & Inspection Fire Protection Systems,Building Construction,Blueprints, FF Tactics,HazMat I & II,
About Me:
I started my career in FF in Moonachie,NJ. I spent four years there and moved back to my home town of Clifton,NJ and joined the Clifton Fire Reserves. We assisted the paid department when they called for us. I spent four years there, and then I moved to Hillsdale,NJ and joined the Hillsdale FD, spent 5 years there before moving to Ft.Myers,FL. Ispent 6 months as a 911 dispatcher for the North Fort Myers FD before being hired by the South Trail Fire and Rescue District in Aug 1990. I spent 17 years as a FF/EMT attending many classes and acquiring many certificates. I was about 3 classes short of getting my A.S.Degree in Fire Science when I retired August 10,2007. I am now living in Murphy,NC and have joined the Hiwassee Dam Volunteer FD.
Day Job:
Retired
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
To help others and give back to the community.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Giving back to the community and helping people in any way possible.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Being educated about safety issues and keeping up to date with these.

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  • Barry Sigmon

    welcome to FFN my NC brother. My name is Barry too.lol

    Jan 3, 2008

  • Barry

    Thanks to you all for your comments. Hope to talk to you all real soon. Be safe out there.

    Mar 9, 2008

  • Glenn Young

    How are things in Murphy. I have not been over there in a couple years. If you know of anyone that needs a firetruck or ambulance that way let me know I sell both.

    Jul 19, 2008