Paul Curran

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Training Officer, Firefighter, First Responder, Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:
22 years as a firefighter
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
County Carlow Fire and Rescue, Green Lane, Carlow, Ireland
Years With Department/Agency
22
My Training:
Basic training 1986, Breathing appuratus 1986. Membership Diploma Inst of Fire Engineers 1994.First responder 1998. Competed in World Rescue Organisation (WRO) extrication challenge in Capetown in 2006.
About Me:
22 years of firefighting. MAJORITY OF CALLS are small domestic A big increase in Fatal road accidents in recent years. I am very interested in Fire art and firephotography. I have built up a huge collection of images, books and figurines over the years.
Day Job:
Training Officer for Carlow Local Authorities
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I wanted to do something exciting and wortwhile. I still love the buzz
Why I Love Fire/EMS
helping others and the buzz of a good call out
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Training should be regular and well organised.

Comment Wall:

  • Jim aka Bick

    HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE FFN . FEEL FREE TO ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO, ONE CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY FRIENDS IN THIS WORLD . HAVE A GREAT 08 AND STAY SAFE OUT THERE.

    Jan 24, 2008