Bob Shelly

Male

Northampton, Pennsylvania

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Captain
Years in Fire/EMS:
33
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Northampton Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
16
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Midway Fire Co. (jr FF) Lahaska, Pa
Doylestown, Pa
Milford, NJ
My Training:
O.J.T. with my old man as a kid (9 yrs t0 16 yrs old)
US Navy
many, many civilian fire schools including FFI, aerial ops, eng ops, confined space etc, etc.
About Me:
There was money bet that I wouldn't live to see 21 years old, this is all gravy.
Day Job:
Industrial Constuction Superentendant
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
second generation firefighter, US Navy trained and there was a need in my community. Yada Yada...
... love the adrenelin rush.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
always loved a good fight, and fire can be quite the opponent
Top Issues Facing Responders:
TRAINING, TRAINING, TRAINING!!! Hang your ego on the hook when you don your gear, or get the hell out. Must work as a team or someone dies, get over it!! get in sit down, shut up, and hold on, LETS ROLL!

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  • Jim Seargent

    Hey Skipper! It's good to have you on the Nation. There's a share of bullshit, but once you get past that and find who the "REAL" firefighters are, it's a great place to learn and network. I look forward to your posts and insight!

    Oct 1, 2008

  • FireCat

    Hi Bob -

    How are you? Thanks for the add. I look forward to talking with you in the future!

    TCSS,
    Cat :o)

    Oct 3, 2008

  • John Bierling

    Hello Chief,
    Please check out my web site: www.IncidentMT.com
    Would you please send your email address so I can send some information about incident command training and responder wellness. Thanks, John
    John@IncidentMT.com

    Jan 1, 2009