Greg Carttar

74, Male

Kirbyville, MO

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Other Senior Command Staff, Safety Officer, Hazardous Materials Team Member
Years in Fire/EMS:
6
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Central Taney County Fire Protection District
Years With Department/Agency
6
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.3rd-st.com/CTCFPD/CTCFPD.htm
My Training:
FF 1 & 2, Incident Safety Officer, Driver/Operator, 80 hour HazMat Tech, Emergency Management For Fire Service, ICS 300/400, Vehicle Rescue, LP Gas Emergencies, Fire Service Instructor 1, Emergency Vehicle Driving
About Me:
2nd degree Taekwondo Black Belt, Father and Grandfather
Day Job:
Special Event and Disaster Communications Contractor
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.3rd-st.com
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
After 9/11, it looked like something I should do.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
It feels good
Top Issues Facing Responders:
1.The myth of interoperability as a technical solution

2. The headlong rush into digital and the dangers it poses on the fireground.

3. The costs to small departments imposed by 1 & 2

Comment Wall:

  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Greg, welcome to the Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Your contribution and participation here is important to us all. Dont be shy just jump in anywhere and get your feet wet. You will get out of this what you put into it. Have fun and get involved. Again, I am glad your here.

    Chief William Sharp
    Southern Oregon Coast

    Feb 11, 2009