Ed Jackson

Male

New York

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Assistant or Deputy Chief
Years in Fire/EMS:
18
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Highland Hose VFC
Years With Department/Agency
18
Dept. Web Site:
http://highlandhose.com
My Training:
Essentials, Initial Fire attack, Fire attack II, Auto Extrication, Pump School, Fire Policex2, Incedent Command, Highway Safety Awareness, Mutual Aid Resource mngt, Fireground Responsibility,Lightweight & New Construction effects,Rollover Prevention Safety, Thermal Imaging ops, Life and Safety Educators, Mercy flight ground school, Improving Fire Attack, Haz-Mat Awareness, Water Rescue Awareness, Amkus
ICS 100,200, 700,400,800
About Me:
My grandfather retired from the city of Lackawanna NY fire dept.
He served from 1946-1976. Some of my fondest childhood memories are going to the old firehouse on Ridge Rd. Sliding down the pole, feeding the dog,"yes they had a Dalmation". Just hanging out at the firehouse whenever I could. My dad was a volly with Newton Abbott in the mid to late 70's.
My career with Highland began in 1991 and I've spent:
8 yrs Firefighter
4 yrs Lieutenant
2 yrs Captain
In my 4th year as Asst Chief
Badge# 93
I'm very proud of our Fire Prevention Program.
Day Job:
Insurance claims
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I 've been around the fire service all of my life. My grandfather was a paid firefighter, and my father was a volnteer.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The brotherhood
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Recruitment and Retention

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  • anne potter

    Heck only about 4 s away.. Up past Watertown Jefferson Co... Ten go another 30 mile north poof Oxbow... Not a big town...

    Aug 19, 2008

  • Phil Ferris

    Is that a Pittsburgh Pirates cap you have own? Any fan of the poor Bucs is a friend of mine. I live about 60 miles east of Pittsburgh. Those poor bastards get the stuffin' kicked out of them quite a bit. Stay strong, stay smart, and stay safe my friend.
    Phil

    Aug 19, 2008

  • anne potter

    So sorry for the info.. My Aunt lives in the Cape.. I go fishing alot there.. It is such a pretty area.. I work at the Watertown Hosptial on 3 east..... I live about 30 mile further from cape... Just before you cross into St Lawerance Co...

    Aug 21, 2008