Firstwhip
  • 69, Male
  • Syracuse
  • United States
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Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Training Officer, Firefighter, Other
Years in Fire/EMS:
30+
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Lakeside FD
Years With Department/Agency
Since August 1973.
Dept. Web Site:
http://lakesidefiredistrict.com
My Training:
FFE, Ladder Ops., SCO, Haz-Mat Tech Level for Miller Brewing Co. (Fulton, NY)
About Me:
Been a proud member since 1973! Held both Lieutenant and Captain line officer positions and had one unsuccessful attempt at an Asst' Chief's position. I currently sit on the board as a Commissioner for the Lakeside Fire District. Primary duty here besides overseeing the budget and purchases for the district is training.
Day Job:
Equipment Operator
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Because 4 of my friends joined the local FD
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Cannot descibe it! The very best!!!
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Retention of volunteer members. Proper training for volunteers.

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Do you remember.....

Posted on November 19, 2007 at 11:00pm 7 Comments

Rubber turn out coats....

Tin Helmets (Cairns Senator)....

Thigh high rubber boots.....

Riding the "back step"....

Riding the back step to an alarm without any gear on....

Folding the turn out coats over the side rails of the engine and then buckle them so they wouldn't fly off....

Placing your size boots in just the right place so you wouldn't get stuck with a size 13 or worse a size 6....

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At 8:18pm on February 9, 2009, John Bierling said…
Hi Firstwhip, I’m a retired Fire Chief and understand the importance of health & fitness for our responders. I joined FF Nation to share my incredible wellness story with everyone. Fitness is only a part of the equation; internal wellness is the real essential for healthy responders. Many of us need to get healthier. If you’re interested in more information about this life changing program please send me an email at: John@IncidentMT.com
Thanks, John
At 5:01pm on January 31, 2009, NYFireengine said…
What's up Man...?? How's things going in Lakeside? Like the water supply pick ..The old Dog, and the Boy... very cool...I see you straightened out Mary ellen on stashing the extra duds trick..I've done that for years on the engine...Many a day frose my ass as a kid..Getting smarter ....LMAO...JD
At 12:47pm on January 18, 2009, Mary Ellen Shea said…
thanks for that suggestion...I do actually keep dry socks, pants (scrubs, they don't take much room) and extra gloves, but I hadn't thought about stashing them on the rig.
Smart thinking.
At 9:59pm on May 2, 2008, Niki Hoffman said…
Thanks Commish... I miss you guys at Station 1 as well, but I have to share the wealth especially when it comes to the plaid pajamas. LOL I am settling in well at Station 2 and things seems to be going well. Thanks for all the support! Niki
 
 
 

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