Robert McWilliams

67, Male

Irving, TX

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Lieutenant, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS), 911 Operator/Dispatcher
Years in Fire/EMS:
29
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Irving Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
22
Dept. Web Site:
http://cityofirving.org
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Rosehill Volunteer Fire Dept. 1979-1986
My Training:
Paramedic, Advanced Firefighter, Instructor I
About Me:
26 years old with 25 years experience. Married to a wonderful wife Kathy for 16+ years, 3 kids. Nick, 28 years old, owns his own transmission shop; Heather, 25 years old, Wildlife Biologist with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service; Adam, 15 years old, soon to be a Sophmore in High School.
Day Job:
Lt. in Fire Communications
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I was with a volunteer department near Houston. I lost my regular full-time job due to th eeconomy in 1986. Needed stable employment. Was a good decision.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Brotherhood
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Lack of good retiree benefits. Insurance will be sucking our pension checks dry.
Also need 4 man staffing minimum on every piece of fire equipment.

Comment Wall:

  • Bulldozer

    hey brother thats a nice photo, well wecome to the famly and be safe and god bless

    May 22, 2009

  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Robert, Welcome to the FF Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.


    Chief William Sharp
    Southern Oregon Coast

    May 23, 2009