Rich

40, Male

Cranston

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:
10+
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Coventry Fire District IAFF Local-3372
Years With Department/Agency
2 1/2
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Washington Fire Dept.
Coventry, RI
Call Firefighter/EMT-C
1998-2006

Central Coventry Fire Dept.
Coventry, RI
Call Firefighter/EMT-C
2006 to 2008

Coventry Fire Alarm
Coventry, RI
Fire Dispatcher
2004 to 2008

Oakland Mapleville Fire Dept.
Burrillville, RI
Per Diem Firefighter/EMT-C
2005 to 2008

Nasonville Fire Dept.
Burrillville, RI
Per Diem Firefighter/EMT-C
2007 to 2008

Coventry Fire District - IAFF Local-3240
Coventry, RI
Career Firefighter
October 3, 2008 to Present
My Training:
EMT-Cardiac
Firefighter Level I & II
Hazmat Technician
ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, ICS-800
About Me:
I've been in the fire service since the age of 13. I am a career firefighter now for the Coventry Fire District in Coventry, RI on A Platoon Rescue-1/Engine-1.
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I've wanted to be a firefigher since the first time i ever visited a fire station back when i was in kindergarton.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Not knowing what to expect....every call is different
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Lack of training!
Lack of manpower!
Lack of funding!

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  • Rusty R.

    Summer School
    2008

    July 11th, 12th and 13th 2008


    Friday July 11th 1900 hours

    Saturday and Sunday, July 12th and 13th 0800-1700 hours


    Fri night: Keynote speaker Lt. Dave Gallagher presents his Big Truck, Little Crew approach to short staffed companies at the Georgetown Country Club, Andover St Georgetown Ma

    Sat/Sun: Hands-on at the acquired structure 20 Parish Rd, Georgetown Ma

    Cost: $150 FOOLS Members, $175 non-members; lunch included both days

    Friday Evening Lecture only: $25.00

    So, you missed Spring Training again, eh? Heard about it from a Brother? Wanted to go to the April FOOLS training but just had to rearrange that sock drawer, or was it wash your hair? Well, just like 3rd grade you get a second chance!

    Here is Summer School 2008. Join the Georgetown Fire Department and the New England FOOLS for skill stations and real-time evolutions in an acquired farmhouse that is sure to make for a weekend not to be missed! We know where they were in March;
    Let’s find out yet again “where have all the firemen gone…”

    • Vent/Enter/Search, what every big city and small town “truckie” should know.
    • Forcible Entry means never having to knock twice.
    • SCBA Confidence and Mayday recognition, you’ll be a-mazed what you don’t know!
    • Firefighter Self-Survival Skills, so that Everyone Goes Home.

    For further information and downloadable application visit www.NEFOOLS.org.
  • Bill

    Henderson Fire Dept. in Nevada(borders Las Vegas) is hiring Firefighter/Paramedics Great benefits, salary, retirement, and equipment.
    www.hfdcareers.com www.cityofhenderson.com www.hendersonfireonline.com
    Please pass it along!
  • Joe Bourquin

    Oh Rich!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FFN LOL