Tom Cook

Male

Glen Dale, West Virginia

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Lieutenant
Years in Fire/EMS:
33 Years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Glen Dale Voulunteer Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
33 Years
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.glendalevfd.com
My Training:
NATIONAL BOARD ON FIRE SERVICE PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS - PRO BOARD NATIONAL REGISTRY * Driver/Operator - Pump 1/21/2005 1002 - 1998 WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITYFIRE EXTENSION SERVICE * Fire Fighter II 4/1/1995 1001 WEST VIRGINIA STATE FIRE COMMISSION *Fire Instructor II 12/11/1994 1041 WEST VIRGINIA STATE FIRE COMMISSION * Fire Officer I 12/12/1995 1021 WEST VIRGINIA STATE FIRE COMMISSION * Fire Officer II 4/2/1999 1021 - 1997 WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITYFIRE EXTENSION SERVICE * Fire Officer III 12/19/2002 1021 - 1997 MARYLAND FIRE SERVICE PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS BOARD * Fire Officer IV 10/1/2004 1021 - 1997 BUCKS COUNTY EMERG. SERVICE TRNG. CTR. * Haz Mat Responder - Awareness & Operational Levels 7/12/2006 472 - 2002 WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY FIRE EXTENSION SERVICE *State of West Virginia Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
About Me:
I have been in the volunteer fire service since the age of 13 when I joined the junior department. I have enjoyed seeing the fire service grow with all the new technologies. I enjoy helping people, and work to obtain high certifications so I may be able to uphold the high standards that are expected of firefighters. I hold a Registered Nurse License, Registered Respiratory Therapist License, EMT-Paramedic License and have a Masters degree in Safety and Environmental Management.
Day Job:
Manager of Clinical Services- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I enjoy helping people and enjoy the camaraderie form those around me who have the same goals.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Helping people and the camarderie from fellow firefighters
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Recruitment and retention.

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  • Janet Fife

    Hi Tom,

    Thanks for the welcome. You sure have a lot of years in the service. I will be back later to pick your brain for ideas. Have a good day.
    Janet

    Jun 9, 2009

  • Melissa Henry

    Well thank you. And Hello from the Eastern Shore of MD.

    Aug 14, 2009

  • FRED

    a tom be safe on 9.11

    Sep 10, 2009