Tom Sparks

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Firefighter, Driver / Engineer, Retired
Years in Fire/EMS:: 18
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Kensington Fire Rescue - Berlin, CT
Years With Department/Agency: 14
Dept. Web Site:: http://kensingtonfirerescue.org
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Clinton FD
My Training:: Fire Service Instructor
Training classes too many to list
Day Job:: Chief Estimator/Inside Sales for HVAC Supply Co.
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: It's something that I always wanted to do since I was a kid. As they say, firefighters are just kids who haven't grown up. I also wanted to help people and I would be lying if I didn't admit to enjoying the excitment of the sirens and everything else.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Helping people and the fellowship of bother firefighters
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Safety and manpower for Volunteer Depts.

Chris D.

Hey! How are things? Still playing hockey?

Oct 7, 2007
Peter Lupkowski

Thanks for the blog note. I had to guess that you were also an instructor...who else remembers the correct terminology, never mind the how to. Sounds like I'm talking myself into a training shift. Stay safe.

Nov 21, 2007