bryan russell

55, Male

Costa Mesa, CA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:
20
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Huntington Beach Fire, CA
Years With Department/Agency
10
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.ci.huntington-beach.ca.us/Government/Departments/Fire/in...
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Oklahoma City Fire 93-99
EMSA ambulance OKC 96-99
Riverside County Fire 88-92
Schaefers Ambulance 89-90
My Training:
Paramedic, firefighter extroidinaire. Started taking classes for fire in 86. Fought my first fire in 88.

Oklahoma City Fire Rescue 1993-1999 School of hard knocks Squad 21(retired), Engine 21, Engine 8

By the way, I have worked for Huntington Beach Fire Department since early 99'.
HBFD is now, and always has been one of the best fire organizations in the country.
We train our butts off. We are all robots who know exactly what to do by instinct.

So training, yeah I got that
About Me:
When I started my career I wanted to be Chief, then I settled on Capt., now I think being a fireman or engineer (driver) is the only way to go.
Political BS made me want to become a business man instead. I am hoping my website will take off and I can sleep uninterupted for life
Day Job:
CEO Date A Hero.com
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.dateahero.com/personals/
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
My step-dad and uncle were Riverside City, CA firefighters. Once I had my first interior direct attack on a fire I was hooked. Actually saving peoples lives got me really intersted in EMS. And, of course, the ladies love firemen
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Hangin out with the boys and shootin the shit
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Political bullshit in smaller departments. My career has suffered greatly from personality discrimination, ie I do not play well with others.

If you want to succeed, do not give your opinion until it is given to you.

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  • Rhonda

    Thanks for the add Bryan..take care & as always stay safe out there

    Feb 5, 2008

  • brandweermanjan

    hi a am e fireman from holland ai am konig toe mesa in 2009 fot stage

    Dec 16, 2008

  • Chris Adams

    We all know ZEKE, he is legandary in story time at the station. Say hi from us. Station 13 Markin, Wilmer, Adams

    Mar 12, 2009