Dave Hardesty

Male

East Canton, OH

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:: 20 Years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Robertsville Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency: 1
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Nimishillen Township Fire
Louisville Fire
Mifflin Township Richland Fire
Lifecare Ambulance Mansfield Ohio
My Training:: EMT B
Volunteer Firefighter
Haz-Mat Tech
EVOC Past Instructor
Numerous Extrication Classes and Certs
About Me:: I left the fire service for about 10 years and missed it. Just happened to meet a young firefighter that said his department was short handed and decided to go back to it. Will never leave the service again. Getting ready to start medic class and then maybe even FF2 at some point.
Day Job:: EMT
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: To help people and to find myself. I was a Deputy Sheriff for 7 years part time and worked with many great firefighters and EMTs. That is when I decided to give it a try and Loved This.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: you can usually see what you accomplish.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Staffing and budget cuts

Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

Dave, welcome to the FF 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. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.

Chief William Sharp
Southern Oregon Coast

Apr 11, 2009
Tim Wood

Welcome to this great nation love to see the ohio ff signin on

Apr 13, 2009