Clyde R Chapman

Male

Oquossoc, ME

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Captain
Years in Fire/EMS:: 47
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Rangeley Fire/Rescue
Years With Department/Agency: 10
My Training:: My training file is full of certificates from training that I have attended in my 45 years in the fire service.
The best training I ever got however was working with my brother firefighters. Every call is a new learning experience.
Going to the school of hard knocks is the best way to learn!
About Me:: I am an old timer but still answer the bell whien it rings.
I want to keep on fighting the Red Devil till the day I die!
I hate it when the Red Devil wins.

My hobby is collecting firefighter pins,emblems, and badges world wide.
(I would be honored if you sent me a badge)
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Being in fire/rescue is what I always wanted . When you can help someone that is beyond helping themselves it is a very rewarding experience.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: FireFighters do not preach the brotherhood of man --they live it
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Keeping up with the manditory training requirements in a small town volunteer dept is difficult and finding young people to stay on the department long term.
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Full timers face reductions in staffing of equipment and this is a real safety issue.