My Firefighter Nation
Fred Eppinger
Male
Galena, MO
United States
Profile Information:
- Type of Organization
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Job Function
- Retired
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 30
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Toms River, New Jersey
- Years With Department/Agency
- 30
- Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
- I was an Auxilliary Firefighter at an Air Defense Missile Site in NJ. Because of my membership in a local volunteer dept, I rose to the rank of Asst Chief. Our regular department was very small and understaffed. I spent 1 month working in the station and 2 months at my regular job every quarter and of course we all responded with the regulars to any fires or alarms.
- My Training:
- OJT FF Training, Arson Detection and Investigation, and Engine and Pump Operations in the Air Force, Basic and Advanced FF Training in Toms River. Many Basic and Advanced Haz Mat Courses, Wildlands Training, Advanced Pump, Basic Officer Training and Instructional Techniques for Company Officers, and Fire Police Training. Also Crime Scene Investigation and Princiles of Criminal Investigation at Ocean County College. Also many weekend seminars from the NJ State Fire College
- About Me:
- I am 66 years old and retired in Missouri and enjoying retirement. I am very involved in the pro gun movement and on the political scene. I enjoy the shooting sports, auctioning and traveling east to see my 17 grandchildren and new great grandchild.
- Day Job:
- USAF Retired, DOD Civil Service Retired
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Facebook or Other Online Profile:
- http://gunfightersandgunnuts.blogspot.com/
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- I was an Auxilliary Firefighter in the Air Force and felt a need to help my community.
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- Every call was a new experience
Daniel Robert Garvin
Thanks just the same. I hope you are enjoying your retirement....you certainly earned it. God bless my friend!!!
Daniel
Oct 2, 2009
Jennifer Soper
http://ffcountry.ning.com
Jul 19, 2010
Goentoro
Mar 31, 2011