chek435

, Male

Chester, MD

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Emergency Management
Job Function
Captain
Years in Fire/EMS:
35 (Retired 2004)
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
USCG/DHS
Years With Department/Agency
11
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Boring (MD) VFD - 1971-1974
Reisterstown (MD) VFD - 1974-1980
Odenton (MD) VFD - 1980-1983
Baltimore City FD - 1983-1985
Anne Arundel County (MD) FD - 1985-2004
My Training:
EMT-A - 1974
Maryland Cardiac Rescue Tech. (CRT) - 1982-1988
U of MD Fire Service Instructor (Level II) - 1986 to Date
NREMT-P - 1988 - 2008
Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) - 1994
US Fire Officer 1 - 1996 to Date
Day Job:
USCG Licensed Near Coastal Master- 50T - Charter fishing, yacht deliveries, boating instruction
Relationship Status:
Divorced
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.myspace.com/chek435
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
After becoming a Jr. volunteer at the age of 14, I felt the 'need for speed'.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Knowing I made a difference in the outcome of crisis is an awesome feeling.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Stress Management, Crisis Intervention for providers in basic training (early).
Re-evaluate the system. (QA/Customer Service approach are morale killers and are creating high turnover rates. The 'customer' is NOT always right.) What happened to 'faith' in your providers and accountability?

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  • turk182

    checking in with all my friends hope you are well and stay safe!

    Feb 2, 2008

  • Regina Tribley

    hey check.....sorry i have been gone for so long....just got really busy at work at a new job and havent had much time to be on here....Thanks for checking in on me I am fine...hope to talk to you soon....stay stafe out there!

    Feb 16, 2008

  • Jojo

    Thank you

    Feb 25, 2008