My Firefighter Nation
Tom Eades
64, Male
Friday Harbor, WA
United States
Profile Information:
- Type of Organization
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Job Function
- Assistant or Deputy Chief
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 22
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Friday Harbor Fire Department
- Years With Department/Agency
- 20
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://www.fridayharbor.org/whom%20to%20call/Fire.htm
- Web Site:
- http://www.sanjuanems.org
- Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
- San Juan County Sheriff's Office, San Juan County Fire District 3
- My Training:
- Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Washington State University 1983; IFSAC Fire Officer I, IFSAC ARFF Firefighter, NFA Leadership & Administration, NFA Fire Command Operations, Washington State EMT-B, EMT-D, Hazardous Materials Technician, Wildland Firefighter II.
- About Me:
- I first became a volunteer firefighter in 1988 after moving to San Juan Island. I joined Friday Harbor Fire and San Juan EMS after moving to the Town of Friday Harbor. After many years as a Lieutenant and then Captain, I was promoted to the Assistant Chief position in 2002. I became Interim Chief of the FHFD in August of 2006, upon the departure of the previous Chief, and continued in that capacity until February of 2007. On arrival of current Chief Vern Long, I once again became A/C.
- Day Job:
- San Juan County Emergency Services Dispatcher
- Relationship Status:
- In a Relationship
- Facebook or Other Online Profile:
- http://www.myspace.com/tom98250
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- I wanted to do something that actually matters; and I've always been a sucker for big red trucks!
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- You get to meet a great cross section of the community; most of them are happy to see you.
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Skyrocketing equipment costs, increasing training demands on personnel. Volunteer retention as well.
Hank
Nov 6, 2009
Danny
Dec 14, 2009
Tom Eades
Dec 14, 2009