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Scene Management

Started this discussion. Last reply by Norm Tindell Jul 7, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes

I am getting very tired of police not managing the scenes better. How many times will it take for them to pull their head out of their ass and pay attention to traffic coming down the highway and…Continue

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Type of Organization: Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function: Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:: 15

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Chicago FD

Years With Department/Agency: 15

About Me:: I have always wanted to be a fire fighter. I am a 3rd generation fireman. I volunteerd for Disaster Relief in New Orleans. My favorite hobby is football and restoring cars.

Day Job:: Sales

Relationship Status:: Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I was born to be a fireman. No greater job in the world than to help people on there worst days! I love to do the right thing.

Top Issues Facing Responders:: Response time and information about scene. Scene management is huge when you respond to freeway incidents.

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At 1:18pm on July 14, 2010, A Badry said…: hey Charlie, yea im pretty excited to have graduated from TEEX - and lookin forward to getting on with a full-time Paid Department.
I am not a US resident - i live in Canada and am looking for a department here. However - i would be willing to get my Visa, or Green Card if there is a department for me out there! :)

At 9:40pm on June 20, 2010, Leo Cartwright said…: Charles, Thanks again for the advise, I went to 911 patches and placed an order already, thanks mate. Please keep intouch.

Leo

At 8:53pm on June 18, 2010, Leo Cartwright said…: Charles, thank you 4 ur reply and thanks 4 the www sites that I will look up. If U require one of my shoulder patches, as per my profile photo just send me your postal address.
Again Thanks and stay safe.
Regards Leo

At 5:15am on June 18, 2010, Leo Cartwright said…: Hi there Charlie; I would like to Welcome you to FFN & hope U enjoy this site and gather as many friends as I have during your stay. I’m Leo, a Paramedic from Victoria - Australia; 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 feel 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

At 12:19am on June 18, 2010, Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp said…: Charlie, Welcome to the Firefighter Nation. I am glad you joined the group.There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Have fun and look around.

Chief William Sharp
Brookings, Oregon