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Fred Eppinger
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- Galena, MO
- United States
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Profile Information
- Type of Organization
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Job Function
- Retired
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 30
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Toms River, New Jersey
- Years With Department/Agency
- 30
- Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
- I was an Auxilliary Firefighter at an Air Defense Missile Site in NJ. Because of my membership in a local volunteer dept, I rose to the rank of Asst Chief. Our regular department was very small and understaffed. I spent 1 month working in the station and 2 months at my regular job every quarter and of course we all responded with the regulars to any fires or alarms.
- My Training:
- OJT FF Training, Arson Detection and Investigation, and Engine and Pump Operations in the Air Force, Basic and Advanced FF Training in Toms River. Many Basic and Advanced Haz Mat Courses, Wildlands Training, Advanced Pump, Basic Officer Training and Instructional Techniques for Company Officers, and Fire Police Training. Also Crime Scene Investigation and Princiles of Criminal Investigation at Ocean County College. Also many weekend seminars from the NJ State Fire College
- About Me:
- I am 66 years old and retired in Missouri and enjoying retirement. I am very involved in the pro gun movement and on the political scene. I enjoy the shooting sports, auctioning and traveling east to see my 17 grandchildren and new great grandchild.
- Day Job:
- USAF Retired, DOD Civil Service Retired
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Facebook or Other Online Profile:
- http://gunfightersandgunnuts.blogspot.com/
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- I was an Auxilliary Firefighter in the Air Force and felt a need to help my community.
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- Every call was a new experience
Fred Eppinger's Blog
Fear, Enemy or Ally
Posted on October 14, 2009 at 11:05pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
The fear we feel for others in distress, is what drives us. That fear can also make us careless and we make mistakes. We must learn to deal with the urge to rush in and take chances. We are no good to a victim if something happens to us. That fear needs to be controlled or we become part of the problem not the solution.
The fear we feel for our own safety is the fear we need… Continue
What being a Firefighter means to me
Posted on September 30, 2009 at 10:01pm 8 Comments 0 Likes
but I am now and always will be a Firefighter. I
am a Life Member of my Fire Company.
I will eat sleep and breathe Firefighting until the
day I am called home to the Lord. I can no longer
offer my services, due to poor health, but I can and
will offer an opinion or advice where I can.
I have fought everything the Fire Service has had
to offer during my time as an Active Firefighter,… Continue
One More Time
Posted on September 13, 2009 at 4:55pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
An Old Firefighter’s Request
One more time
One more time into the dragon’s lair
One more time through to the bowels of hell
One more time
Just one more time
One more time
One more time to feel the dragon’s breath
One more time to fight the Devil on his terms
One more time
Just one more time
One more time
One more time to go where mortal men fear
One more time to feel the rush
One more… Continue
Beware the Dragon's Lair
Posted on September 13, 2009 at 4:51pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
by Fred Eppinger
October 1997
Beware, all ye who would enter the Dragon's Lair, for 'tis no place for the faint of heart and only a true Dragon Slayer will survive the test.
Those who will enter and return, shall be known as Dragon Slayers, and shall live high in the minds of the faint of heart.
Those who will enter and return unscathed, shall be known as having walked with the best.
Those that have entered and not… Continue
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Thanks just the same. I hope you are enjoying your retirement....you certainly earned it. God bless my friend!!!
Daniel
I am a friend of Carlos and I saw your posting on his page. I would like to ask you if you are a patch collector. If you are, would you consider a trade with me? I am in Montreal, Canada. Thank you and please stay safe!!
Daniel
I am honored.
I like the cut of your jib.
From one jake to another.
TCSS.
Art
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