Robert C. Baker

Male

Marion Center, PA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Training Officer
Years in Fire/EMS:
34
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Fire/ Rescue Department - Volunteer
Years With Department/Agency
5
Dept. Web Site:
http://none
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Brooklyn Comm.V.F.C , Marley V.F.C., D.O.D. Dept. of the U.S. Air Force, Reynolds Store V.F.C., Frederick Co. Va. Dept. of Fire & Rescue, J.S. Firefighting School,
Creekside V.F.C.
My Training:
Old F/F III , now F/F II , EMT-B, Haz-mat Tech. Driver Operator, Fire Inst. I, II, III. Emergency Care Instructor, Agricultural Rescue Instructor. and the list goes on and on in some 34 years I've picked up alot of training, and every bit of it has been worthwhile.
About Me:
Retired after being critically injured on the job, missing the Dept. every single day. But all's not lost, now I get to see my wife and children and do family things with them. I also am foutunate to still be able to impart knowledge to fire and rescue providers, and help the local V.F.D. CAN"T FIGHT FIRE'S ANY MORE, But I can still get a good cup of coffee and chat with new friends at the local V.F.D.
Day Job:
What ever the wife needs done. Mr. Mom, Domestic Engineer.
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Well, It was a family thing, grandfathers, my father, uncles, you get the picture. And as my father said ' the worst thing I ever did was take that boy to the firehouse" when he was 2y/o since then he's there 24/7. I really enjoy the fire service and all it has to offer, but I also enjoy helping others when their not at their best or have befallen to some other calamity or disaster in their life. Yes, the fire service was in my blood. Thanks Dad.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
It's my mistress, and I love helping others
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Terrorism, Bio- Terrorism, The Economy, Budget Cut's less broters and sisters on the job. ( Back to overtime and minimum manning) station Closures. Health and welfare issues. More intense Training in the future.

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  • Peter

    Robert or is it Bob,
    I passed my test today. I got a 78. Lower than I expected but it's still passsing. The next thing I'll be doing is taking and passing my Dept streets test so I can start learning to drive my Company's pumper. Upward and onward!
    Thanks, Peter.

    Mar 19, 2009

  • PFC Harmon

    Yeah I made it back, the only problem is now its in my blood and I'll probably live in the woods as much as my wife will let me. Stay safe brother.

    Mar 25, 2009

  • Gary Walker

    Thanks for your comments Robert. That was a very small part of a private fire museum .... well worth a visit if you are ever visiting down this way.
    Be well and stay safe,
    Gary

    Mar 26, 2009