Anthony Tharp

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Other Response Agency Type
Job Function
Firefighter, Other Emergency Services Staff
Years in Fire/EMS:
6
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Porter Fire Dive Rescue Porter, IN
Years With Department/Agency
5
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.porterfd.com
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Pine Township Volunteer Fire Department
My Training:
40-HR Mandatory Training
Firefighter I/II
Wildland Firefighter (Red Card)
HAZ-MAT Operations
OSHA Cert
ERDI 1 Diver
Open Water Diver
Search and Recovery Diver Specialist
River Diver Specialist
Underwater Communications Specialist
Dry Suit Diver
Ice Diver
CPR Cert.
Day Job:
Electrical Engineer
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.myspace.com/900tharps
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
"When the World Trade Center was destroyed, I was traumatized. My uncle Vincent Timmons is a Manhattan High Rise fireman (Battalion 8, Engine 8, Ladder 2) and I was in fear that he was one of the brave souls that lost their lives that day. Fortunately he was not, but I still felt a need to help, indirectly. I immediately joined a local volunteer fire department. After a few years, I moved to Porter and joined their elite organization. I regret not getting involved sooner. Helping people in times of need is the greatest feeling in the world, whether you are rewarded or not."
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The respect and love from the community. People will go out of their way to say thank you, even if you have not directly helped them in any way.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Funding

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  • Paul Wilson

    I've been out of there for a long time. I left way before high school.

    Jan 26, 2008

  • Jamieson Hicks

    see ya at dive training

    Feb 11, 2008

  • R.Th@rp ~ F!re Ch!c

    Just stoppin by & showin some love for my hubby ; )

    May 22, 2008