Shawn

59, Male

East Yaphank, New York

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Assistant or Deputy Chief, Other Emergency Services Staff, Other
Years in Fire/EMS:
25
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Ridge Fire Department, Ridge, NY
Years With Department/Agency
26
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
9/82-9/84 Sea Cliff F. D., Sea Cliff, NY
9/84 to 4/86 Bethpage F. D., Bethpage, NY
4/86 to 11/86 Bellview Volunteer F. D., Pensacola, FL
11/86 to 9/87 Middle Island F. D., Middle Island NY
9/87 to Present Ridge F. D., Ridge NY
My Training:
Fire Fighter I, Heavy Rescue I, ICS 100,200,300,700,800
Fire Officer I, Command and Management, Leadership and Managment, Radiological incident response, Hazardous Materials Technician. Wild land Fire Fighting S130,s190, I100, L180, far more to list.
About Me:
25 years as fire fighter, 24 years as a Emergency medical Technician, 17 years as a Hazmat Technician. 6 years as an EMS Officer (Lt. and Captain), 6 years as Fire Officer (Captain and Lt.), 7 years as Fire Inspector and Fire Prevention Education. 18 years as Exposure Control officer. After a 7 year break back in the Captains office again.
12/14/08 I was elected into the Third Assist. Chief Position. Starting January 1st, 2009.
Day Job:
Environmental Specialist - Hazmat Technician
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Love Fire/EMS
It is still fun, the knowledge of doing something good for others
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Communication and Safety or the lack there of.

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  • Diane

    Jantzen

    Aug 8, 2008

  • Diane

    yes it is! and yes he does know u i asked him! thats pretty cool! he said that i met u once before as well, but i was too little to remember

    Aug 12, 2008

  • Shawn

    January 14th Lieutenant William Clotrain, Retired from Norfolk City Fire Department, Norfolk VA , My Uncle Bill, passed away. Uncle Bill rest in peace. God will surely add you to all the other Fire fighters up there to help battle the fires of hell. Until we meet again.

    Jan 20, 2009