Paul Secker
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  • Ellington, CT
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Firefighting and relationships

Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Secker Nov 10, 2010. 29 Replies

Has firefighting ever interferred with your job (if you're a volunteer) or your relationship with your family or significant other?

Turnout gear

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ron King (Fire Chief) Sep 10, 2010. 13 Replies

Seems to be a current theme here regarding PPE on individual departments. With that in mind, what brand of turnout gear does your department use? We currently wear Securitex after switching from…Continue

Volunteer certification training

Started this discussion. Last reply by maricel consolacion Sep 9, 2010. 20 Replies

How does your department handle training that leads to state certifications? Do youi conduct such training "in-house", or do you send individuals or groups to a local "fire academy? Does your…Continue

Retiring

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Sep 12, 2010. 15 Replies

I've been in the fire service as a volunteer for about 20 years now. At the ripe old age of 52 I wonder when it's time to pack it in. How do you know when it's time to step down? I can't see myself…Continue

 

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Profile Information

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Captain
Years in Fire/EMS:
20
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Crystal Lake Fire Rescue
Years With Department/Agency
2+
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.crystallakefire.com
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Manchester Eighth Utilites District F.D. , Manchester, CT
My Training:
EMT-B
Fire Service Instructor
Hazmat Technician
Day Job:
Teacher
Relationship Status:
Single

Paul Secker's Blog

Firefighters with camera phones

Posted on November 10, 2010 at 1:11pm 3 Comments

Does your department have a written policy regarding firefighters taking photos at an MVA or fire scene with private camera phones? Have you had problems with the posting of such photos on social networking websites?

What is going on?

Posted on July 31, 2010 at 5:24pm 2 Comments

I must have fallen asleep and woken up in a very ugly world. There are people posting on a blog on ctpost.com criticizing firefighters for conducting boot drives to raise money for the fallen brothers' families and for showing up in such large numbers because "they're union guys. There are equally obnoxious posts on facebook. What is going on? Are there people that insensitive and full of hate out there?

RIP now BFD brothers.

Posted on July 30, 2010 at 7:40pm 0 Comments

The Bridgeport brothers are now with those of America's Bravest that left us way too soom. May God bless their families, friends and the BFD brothers they left behind. Rest in peace!

Blaming the fallen

Posted on July 27, 2010 at 6:30pm 4 Comments

Has anyone else read the comments on blogs pointing the finger at the fallen brothers in Bridgeport for not monitoring their air supply more closely? I can't stand it anymore!

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At 5:45pm on September 9, 2013, Kimberlee Callaway said…

Sorry Paul..I really need to look at friend request..lol

At 11:18am on September 9, 2010, Fabulous Heather Days of Summer said…
Hey Paul: Great to meet you. I was born in New Britain General Hospital and lived in Hartford until I was 5 when my parents moved me to Vermont. How is the firefighting work in CT? I have been hearing some bad fire fighting related stories from New England these days, so it sounds like you have your hands full over there. I look forward to seeing you around the pages. Stay safe. Heather
At 7:57pm on August 7, 2010, Roy Luther said…
Thanks Brother!!!!!!!
At 7:49pm on August 7, 2010, Ron King (Fire Chief) said…
Thanks for the add Paul.
At 1:59pm on July 26, 2010, Firewriter said…
Hi Paul, thanks for the add. Looking forward to seeing you in the forums and groups!
At 1:39pm on July 26, 2010, Firewriter said…
Hi Paul, welcome to FFN!
At 11:54pm on July 25, 2010, Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp said…
Paul, 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
 
 
 

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