Shawn Davis

60, Male

Glen Cove

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Assistant or Deputy Chief
Years in Fire/EMS:
25
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Ridge, NY
Years With Department/Agency
22
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
1982-1984 Sea Cliff Fire Department, NY
1984-1986 Bethpage Fire Department, NY
1986-1987 Bellview Fire Department, FL
My Training:
I am a certified EMT, Hazardous Materials Technician, I am trained in Incident Command-IS100,200, 300,700, 800. I have taken Leadership and Company Tactical Operations courses as well as Volunteer Fire Service Management Course work. I am in the middle of earning my Associates Degree in Fire Protection Technology. I recently attended the FEMA HSEEP training offered by NYSEMO. Fire Fighter I and Heavy Rescue I. National Certified Fire Service Instructor I.
About Me:
Fire Fighter since 1982 and an EMT since 1983. I have been a member of Volunteer fire departments over the last 25 years, currently with the Ridge Fire Department for the last 20. I have held EMS officer positions for 4 years and Engine Company Officer from Lt. to Captain for 6 years. I am presently the Assist. Chief as well as the Department Exposure Control Officer. I am currently a division coordinator for the Suffolk County Community Emergency Response Team. NY SEMO CERT Trainer.
Day Job:
National Grid
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
To help my community, and to give back for services rendered to my family.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The feeling you get when your work is a success.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Training and Communication are the two single most important issues facing our Fire Service today. When it comes to Volunteers, recruitment and retention needs to be added to the above two issues. Todays volunteers require more training and more time to get that training. Due to the cost of living in areas with in this country, Volunteers need to work multiple jobs in order to make ends meet. Some thing needs to be done to assist the Volunteer Fire Departments with helping their members stay members.

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  • Mick Mayers

    In reply to your comment: 1) Be yourself. 2) Be open to ideas but firm when the decision has to be made. 3) Check all ego at the door. 4) Have fun. 5) Do the right thing.

    Other than that, I think you can probably handle it. Congratulations, Chief!

    Dec 31, 2008

  • Daniel Robert Garvin

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    Apr 15, 2009

  • Leo Cartwright

    Hi there Shawn; I’m Leo from Australia, Paramedic; Welcome to FFN hope U enjoy the site and gather many friends during your stay. If you read my profile and think that I am suited; please feel free to add me to your collection of FFN friends. If I have not added you as a friend, it’s because I have reached my Max and I am waiting for members to reply to me.
    I also collect Patches and badges and would love to show one of yours in my collection. I am looking for Police, Medical, Ambulance, S&R; Dispatcher & Fire Service patches. If U are interested, or U know someone in these groups please contact me. My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au
    If you fell like sending me one of your Service patch … don’t be shy….
    My address is:-
    Leo J. Cartwright
    246 Kay Street
    TRARALGON
    VICTORIA 3844
    AUSTRALIA

    Cheers Leo

    Sep 21, 2009