Capt.Alex Arnold

Male

Newport, Wa

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Captain
Years in Fire/EMS:
10
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
South Pend Oreille Fire/Rescue (formerly known has Pend Oreille County Fire District # 3)
Years With Department/Agency
9
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.spofr.org
My Training:
I have had the ability to train and receive an education in many forms of firefighting. I am currently trained in EMS,structure, wildland, and ARFF. I am also trained and experienced in HAZMAT and explosives. I won't list everything here, it would take to long for me to type. Except me for what I bring to the table not all this pretty paper hanging up in my office.
About Me:
Firefighting is a service with a lot of history. The pride that comes with fire/rescue service is a pride that is built on the shoulders of many hard working men and women before us. I am very grateful to have the ability to work in their shadow and legacies. Fire service rarely gets invites to graduations,weddings,anniversaries,etc. We are in the "worst day of your life" business. That is what we get invited to.
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.myspace.com/smoke_eater310
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Because my wife made me.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Not only making a difference, but I love being the captain of station 31. The crew here are devoted and hard working. Nobody does it better than the house of 1's!
Top Issues Facing Responders:
One of the biggest is recruitment and retention in the volunteer side of fire service.

Comment Wall:

  • Eric

    Welcome to the nation capt. BE safe out there. Welcome again.

    Jul 30, 2008

  • Lisa

    Hey Captain, lol, thanks for adding me. I appreciate it. Im also on my space too, so I can send you a request there if you'd like.

    Aug 4, 2008

  • Eric

    Hey man. sorry. I didn'y see your commit till now. Man be safe out there man. See yall later.

    Aug 5, 2008

  • Ray Evans Jr

    Thank you for the invite, stay safe Brother

    Aug 7, 2008

  • Tom Eades

    Cap, my girlfriend and I had the chance to drive through your area recently; very pretty!

    Aug 8, 2008

  • Jeff Ripley

    Ouch! What happened with Rescue 32? I haven't been through Newport in a long time. I finished my high school days in CD'A. I'm another one of those Benton County boys with Harris and company.

    Aug 16, 2008

  • kenny goines

    Good to hear from you Cap. It is entirely possible that i do but my family is spread out all over ar, and there are alot of them that I dont know. What part of the state is he from?

    Sep 9, 2008

  • Luis Coelho

    I there, i have send a e-mail about the patch trade, regards. Your photos are really cool.

    Sep 10, 2008

  • 144Truck

    Welcome to "The House", Cap.... Fight Hard, Stay Safe...

    Sep 11, 2008

  • 144Truck

    Thanks, Cap..... Any day I fail to learn something new is a wasted day..... When I stop being progressive it will be time to hang up the spurs..... Hopefully that will not be for a while.... Stay Safe

    Sep 12, 2008

  • The God and Goddess

    Sep 18, 2008

  • The God and Goddess

    Hi,

    This is Melanie (Goddess), nice to meet you. I have a lot more x-rays like this. See, I am a paralegal in the State of New Hampshire. You would die laughing if I show you every x-ray that I come in contact with.

    Sep 18, 2008

  • Mitch

    I’ve always heard it was because all automobiles were painted black during the early decades of the automotive industry. So to make fire engines stand out they painted them red. Anything furthers then this I do not know, but I am curious to find out what your answer is.

    Sep 25, 2008

  • Mitch

    I could also presume, that during the days of the horse drawn steam engines that they painted the engine red in case the Dalmatians or other dogs failed their duty and a horse thief was able to make off with the horses and the engine was still attached they would be able to spot it easier. IDK

    Sep 25, 2008

  • Aaron Robbins

    thanks

    Nov 17, 2008

  • ROB ELLIOTT

    are you able to send me a fire dept patch as i am a collector here is my postal address

    Rob Elliott
    8 scobie crescent bellambi
    nsw 2518 australia

    have a great christmas and stay safe brother

    Dec 8, 2008

  • ROB ELLIOTT

    hey you sent the patch out yet

    Jan 8, 2009

  • lutan1


    Thanks brother!

    Jan 13, 2009

  • lutan1

    I'm actually not sure whether to be flattered or scared that you were thinking about me and had an idea what I looked like :)

    I guess as long as the poster is not in the shower and you were there thinking about me, then I'm happy....!

    Jan 13, 2009

  • Timothy Powell

    Hey you wouldn't happen to have known a guy named Mike Close that used to work with the emergency services up in Pend Oreille would you?

    Feb 3, 2009

  • Timothy Powell

    Oh ok I see...yeah hes actually my pastor and a EMT on our dept. Yep, hes right in the middle in the back row. Hes told us lots of awesome stories at training from when he was up there, so thats why I was curious.
    I'll let him know you guys said hi.

    Feb 4, 2009

  • Patience Ryan

    Hey Capt Arnold, how are things up in Pend Oreille Co?

    May 13, 2009

  • John Crabbe

    Yeah, you're funny there pal. No need for anti-depressants though, this is WI, we have plenty of bars to drown the sorrows. I can tell you though Ted Thompson is not a very popular guy for his decision, Favre looks good, but is behind a good team right now.

    Nov 4, 2009

  • John Guthrie

    hey alex sorry it took so long but ive been real busy with my emt shit. how goes it?

    Dec 4, 2009

  • Lani

    Hey Neighbor! I'm in Stevens Co. 1 :)

    Feb 2, 2010

  • Lani

    Thank you!

    Feb 19, 2010

  • Doug

    Thanks for the add, take care bro.

    Feb 19, 2010