ALAN BARBEAU

Male

Tea, SD

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:
5 active 1985 to 1990 Back in service October 2009
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
TEA FIRE AND RESCUE
Years With Department/Agency
1st yr with this dept
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.teasd.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7B84B01788-FE4...
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Valley Lee Fire & Rescue
Marathon Fire & Rescue
My Training:
Fire fighter
Fireground Ops
Hazmat 1A
About Me:
I moved to Tea, South Dakota, in 2004 to be near my kids. My 15-year old son is a cadet in the department, and my 13-year old son is looking forward to joining.
Day Job:
Chef
Relationship Status:
Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I joined Tea Fire & Rescue to be a positive role model in my community. The brotherhood and friendships that you build through the department are irreplaceable.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Politics
Budgets
Community Awareness

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  • Dani

    WOW-thats AWESOME about your son !!! Congrats!! and on behalf of the women firefighters of America we are glad you feel that way about us...glad you wouldn't hesitate to fight fires with us again. So you took classes through MFRI thats cool !! So how long ago was it that you were here? and where exactly ?

    Take care and stay safe !

    Apr 3, 2010

  • FireDaily.com

    Hi Alan- Thanks for seeking me out to add as your friend. I write a blog called FireDaily.com and co-host the internet's fastest-growing internet radio show for firefighters called Firefighter NetCast. I've been in the fire service for 30 years, 20 as a paramedic. Please let me know a little about yourself and stay in touch. P.S. Each time our family has been in SD, we had a blast- We envy your area!

    May 2, 2010

  • Micheal A Whelan

    Alan,
    The simple way that I know of is get in contact with your local USFS, BLM, National Parks and find out who has wildland crews. Once you find them apply for a temp position as a fire crew member. They will get you red carded and get you the experience. Pay is not much but the life is great. Next best bet would to be to contact NIFC in Boise. (on the web) they may be able to help. The fire season is near the end now and they will be laying off personnel soon. But it is important to build the relationship and get on their list for spring. Good luck.

    Sep 23, 2010