Andy Marsh
  • 60, Male
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • United States
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What State do you live in?
PA
Type of Organization
Volunteer Fire Department
Job Function
Training Officer/Training Chief/Instructor
Years in Fire/EMS:
30
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Aspinwall Volunteer Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
9
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.aspinwallvfd.otg
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Mt. Oliver Hook & Ladder Company
City of Pittsburgh EMS (Senior EMT)
Brentwood EMS (EMT)
South Hills Intervention Team (Haz Mat Team)
Lifestar Ambulance
American Medical Response
Scott Township EMS
My Training:
Firefighter 1 and 2
Public Fire and Life Safety Educator
Juvenile Firesetters Intervention Specialist
Hazardous Materials Operations
Fire Instructor 1
EMT
Former EMS Instructor
About Me:
Married
4 Children
2 Step children
6 Grandchildren
I love them all!!!

I enjoy instructing the new emts and ffs. I believe it is incumbent of me to pass on the lessons and experiences of the emergency services and some of my own as well. I look forward to 28 more years!
Day Job:
Public Safety Surveillance
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I was bedazzled by "Emergency".
Why I Love Fire/EMS
It's about giving back to the Community.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Line of Duty Deaths
Recruitment and Retention
Finding more time for the increased training.
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It Happened Here

Posted on March 9, 2012 at 11:27am 0 Comments

I write this in gratitude of the response our local emergency services provided during a mass casualty shooting yesterday and also to the school my sons attend. I also write this to my colleagues in Public Safety as a gentle reminder that training does pay off.  



"It Happened Here"

Yesterday, March 8, 2012, a mass casualty incident occurred at the Western Psychiatric Institute Clinic.…

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History, Knowledge and Power

Posted on February 3, 2012 at 5:00pm 2 Comments

There is a saying that states, " With knowledge, comes power." History is an important part of that knowledge. Recently, I attended a class on the history of the fire service. And with the exception of the instructors assembled, everyone in that class had 5 or less years of experience. I represented the dinosaurs with 30+…

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Somethings I think I think ( November, 2010 )

Posted on November 12, 2010 at 4:19am 0 Comments

Several years ago, one of my favorite writers, Phil Musick, wrote a column for the Pittsburgh Press. He titled it as I have titled this. This is how I pay tribute to him and his work. May he rest in peace.







Somethings I think I think ( November , 2010 )



It’s so hard to step out of something you have been doing for a long time.



Making rules and setting examples is one thing. Being prepared to follow them yourself, is another thing.



Digging a… Continue

Somethings I think I think ( July, 2010 )

Posted on July 2, 2010 at 5:30pm 0 Comments

Several years ago, one of my favorite writers, Phil Musick, wrote a column for the Pittsburgh Press. He titled it as I have titled this. This is how I pay tribute to him and his work. May he rest in peace.



With fireworks and lightening bugs, July is a very sparkly month.

Our country's independence was and is very costly.

A moment of silence to honor the fallen just doesn't seem fair.

The loyalty of a good dog and a good bartender just can't be beat.

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Another Police Officer LODD

Posted on December 7, 2009 at 2:00am 0 Comments

Another police officer's life was taken here in Penn Hills, a suburb of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. This occurred as a result of a domestic incident. Such a senseless act! Such a senseless loss of life! What is wrong with society? How did we get to this point where we as a human race have no respect for one another? No respect for the law? No respect for those who are sworn to protect us each and everyday? Where are we heading? Who will protect us when the offenders of the laws of the land… Continue

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At 7:20pm on February 3, 2010, Mackenzie Morrison said…
thanks, i think i past...hopefully
At 3:33am on July 4, 2009, Andy Marsh said…
DEFINITION OF INDEPENDENCE: not subject to control by others; not requiring or relying on something else. Those who sacrificed for our Country enabled us to be independent and we do rely on those who maintain that freedom for us on a daily basis, here and abroad. To all of them, THANK YOU!!!! Thank you to all of our military personnel for keeping us safe and independent!
At 1:26am on May 29, 2009, Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp said…
Happy Birthday Andy
At 1:26am on April 10, 2009, Andy Marsh said…
HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!
May you all have a safe and wonderful weekend! I hope that you and your families are well!
At 4:47am on February 9, 2009, Timothy Sendelbach said…
Andy:

Many thanks for the welcoming remarks and thanks for remembering me. I look forward to the many networking opportunities that lie ahead.

Thanks again - hope all's well on your end.

TESendelbach
Editor-in-Chief
FireRescue Magazine
At 9:37pm on January 28, 2009, paul le blanc said…
Andy how is your study coming along? good I hope.I am sorry you couldn't get any info on lodd from Canada.Last week I was so proude to see Obama get sworn in as president ,I flew an american flag off my front porch.Hopefully he can turn thing's around. What's with the pyro in your neck of the woods? That was quite a fire in the row houses the other day. saw it on cnn.
At 6:04pm on December 26, 2008, Matt said…
Thank You Andy and I hope to work with you guys more in a good way though, lol! I see your station made an appearance at Roosevelt. I am trying to plan something like that for my daughter's school in the spring. Take Care and keep it safe.
At 6:17pm on December 14, 2008, paul le blanc said…
di you find my son'e haz mat rig on facebook? did you get the patch i sent you. My son has informed me that i should sent it on to him as it was his patch he gave me. oh well.
At 7:16pm on December 3, 2008, paul le blanc said…
ANDY, DO YOU COLLECT PATCHES. JUST FOUND A CLLGARY FIRE HAZ MAT PATCH. I'EM GOING OUT THIS WEEKEND. WILL TRY TO DO A RIDE ALONG WITH SQUAD.
At 8:56pm on December 2, 2008, Colleen Walz said…
Hi Andy,
Thank you for the invite, I hope all is well in M.O. and maybe I can take you up on the offer to guest instruct in 2009.
Be Safe!
Chief Col
 
 
 

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