My Firefighter Nation
Harold Dawkins
Male
Richmond County, North Carolina
United States
Profile Information:
- Type of Organization
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Job Function
- Other
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 36
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Cordova Fire & Rescue
- Years With Department/Agency
- 36 years
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://Www.cordovafirerescue.com
- My Training:
- Basic Fire Fighting , Arson Investigation, Haz-Mat, Officer Training,Safrty Officer Training, Photography,
- About Me:
- I started my career in 1976 as a firefighter. I was elected Lt. after a few years. I worked my way through the ranks, Captain, Asst. Chief then in 1983 I was asked to take Fire Chief. I held that position until 1986. Stepped down to a fires fighter, Next I was ask to take a Captain of a Company, there I stayed until 2005. I had a knee replacement and started our present web-site with the help of Firehouse Solutions and Ron Raley.In January 2012 I retired from the East Rockingham Fire and became the Fire Photographer with Cordova Fire & Rescue. I am also a dispatcher with Carolinas Fire Page and do articles for Fire News.net.
- Day Job:
- Retired
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Facebook or Other Online Profile:
- http://www.firerescuetv.com
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- In 1976 I had a burning desire in my heart to help people. I read in the newspaper where our community was going to organize a vol. Fire Department. This was my chance. I started 32 years ago and I love it today more than I did that first time I put on those turnouts. My blood is Fire Engine Red,
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- I want to help.
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- The many dangers that they face.
Adrianna DeHoyos
Thank you for for the web address, great web page!!!! Loved it!!! a big Hello from TEXAS!!! Stay safe out there!!!
Nov 12, 2008
Tisha Smith
Feb 2, 2009
Gerald Stubbs
Feb 18, 2010