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Are You a New Fire Officer? Do you have "Personal Resilience?"

Just appointed/elected a new line officer in your department? Aside from the new title, do you have the interpersonal knowledge to guide and lead your firefighters? No matter career or volunteer, do you have the inner, physical and mental stamina to be a firefighter in today's world? If you see yourself with these questions, our upcoming webinar on March 7th is for you.The flyer below has all the details. Tickets are now on sale for $20 for this webinar on March 7th at 6:30 PM ET. Presenters…See More

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NEW WEBINAR: New Fire Officers & Professional Resilience

Tickets are available for our upcoming webinar on March 7, 2023 at 6:30 PM ET. Tickets are $20 and net proceeds go to help us assist our Brothers/Sisters and/or their families, in dire need. To date, we have donated over $4,000 and approximately 95% went to the surviving family members of a colleague who made the Ultimate Sacrifice. Our topics include, "6-Pointers for the New Fire Officer," with Assistant Chief Tom Marchiano of the Chester NY VFD and, "Professional & Personal Resiliency,"…See More

Jan 30

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Are You a New Fire Officer? Do you have "Personal Resilience?"

Are you a (or soon to be) new fire officer? Want to learn a few "tricks of the trade?" Maybe the toll our jobs entail (both career & volunteer) question our abilities.Our upcoming webinar might be just what you are looking for! Asst. Chief Tom Marchiano will be presenting, "6-Tips for the New Fire Officer." At times, the new rank can prove challenging. Chief Marchiano knows those feelings and shares his thoughts as to how to make that promotion work for you!Our second presenter is William…See More

Jan 26

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WEBINAR: New Fire Officers & Professional Resilience

Please join us on Tuesday, March 7th at 6:30 PM EST for our first webinar of 2023. Presenters include Asst. Chief Tom Marchiano of Chester NY VFD and William "Bill" Dungey with the County of Brant Fire Dept in Canada.Tickets are $20 per person and available now! Net proceeds will benefit the families of our Brothers and Sisters in dire need.Just choose either the link or the QR code from the flyer below.Tickets are limited so be sure to get yours now!Stay Safe & Stay Well!…See More

Jan 23

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"Visit Bit.ly/5-ATFC or your podcast platform to hear volunteer FF who is also an fire sprinkler engineer!"

Nov 18, 2022

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"The audio podcast of Episode 7-3 with Bill Dungey, is now available on your favorite podcast platform or our website, http://Bit.ly/5-ATFC."

Nov 3, 2022

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"Please excuse the incorrect link above. Our website is https://www.5-AlarmTaskForceCorp.org! or your favorite podcast platform!"

Oct 28, 2022

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"The audio podcast of Episode 7-2 the Blue Card/B-Shifter system, is now available. Topics are MAYDAYS & radio traffic! http://Bit.ly/5ATFC"

Oct 28, 2022

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WEBINAR - Type II Building Construction & Commercial Sprinkler Systems

Tomorrow Night - Aug, 16th @ 1830hrs EDTWebinar - "Building Construction & Sprinkler Systems," featuring Chief Mike Terpak (building construction) and Capt. E.J. Henninger (Sprinkler Systems)Tickets are $20 and net proceeds with benefit our Brothers and Sisters in dire need.This is YOUR chance to learn from two excellent trainers, then take it home and share what you have learned with your colleagues in YOUR department.AND....You can win one of our two grand prizes:1. A complete,…See More

Aug 15, 2022

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NEXT TUESDAY-AUG. 16TH - "Building Constuction & Sprinker Systems

#firefighting #firefighters #training #tactics #big_box #sprinkler_systems #FDC #risers #pumps #flow See More

Aug 8, 2022

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Do You Know Why Building Types and Sprinkler Systems Are IMPORTANT?!?!?

The "fire service..." Those words excite many of us and/or, it scares others away. And that can encompass all manner of frightening thoughts, both in our hearts and minds! Our webinars are similar to the cartoons we watched as kids, where everything stops, except for those in the photos.Sure, it's summer-time, but that doesn't necessarily mean we stop doing what defines as as firefighters, and part of that is "learning." With that said, we invite you to join us on Tuesday, Aug. 16th at 6:30 PM…See More

Aug 1, 2022

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Learn About Building Types and Sprinkler Systems

We are just over 2 weeks away from our webinar with Chief Mike Terpak, who will discuss building types, especially Type II, common "big-box" stores and Capt. E.J. Henninger, who has been a sprinkler and fire prevention engineer for over 20 years! And know, that when you purchase a ticket to our webinars, you are helping us help our Brothers, Sisters and/or families, in dire need! Please check out our flyer below and grab your ticket. At the end of the discussion, we'll hold two drawings for our…See More

Jul 29, 2022

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Do You Know Why Building Types and Sprinkler Systems Are IMPORTANT?!?!?

Hey YOU! Do you know how a sprinkler system works? No! Not the one watering your grass! We're talking about a COMMERCIAL sprinkler system, like in an office or other commercial structure. Do you know how much water you need to feed from the FDC? Do you even know what an FDC is?!?!?Do you know the difference between Type I, Type II or Type III buildings? Do you have "big-box" stores, like club markets, huge grocery stores, etc., in your district? Have you pre-planned them? Have you practiced IN…See More

Jul 25, 2022

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WEBINAR - "Sprinklers and Type II Buildings"

Summertime!! Who doesn't? Of course, as firefighters, while there is vacation time, our duties and responsibilities cannot wane. We must make our shifts, respond on calls, etc.Now, it's no secret that we often procrastinate in making decisions, buying tickets, etc.! However, if you want to learn about building construction, especially the "big-box" store types, from one…See More

Jul 20, 2022

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What do YOU know about building construction types?

Do you know the difference in building types. i.e. Type I or Type II? Will the "type" change the way you will fight this fire? Have you pre-planned or visited these buildings?And, how much do you know about sprinkler systems that protect some of the buildings in your community? What's a riser? Ever see the phone TV magic where, the hero uses his cigar lighter to set off a sprinkler and they ALL go off?Look you probably know something about the issues we raised above, but there is always MORE to…See More

Jul 16, 2022

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New Webinar - "Building Construction & Sprinkler Systems"

Your dream came true. You successfully graduated from the Academy and posted at the station you looked forward too. You like the job and its been three years, but sometimes it feels just like rote. You want more...more to learn, more to do and more to share! YOU like a challenge!Then please join us on August 16th at 6:30 PM EDT, to learn from two experts, on two very important topics - building construction (especially Type II) and how important it is to know your community and allow the…See More

Jul 11, 2022

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What State do you live in?: FL

Type of Organization: Other

Job Function: EMT/Paramedic, Firefighter/Driver Operator

Years in Fire/EMS:: 8

Years With Department/Agency: 8

Web Site:: http://www.5-AlarmTaskForceCorp.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Guilford College Fire Dept.. NC 1977-1981
DeWitt Fire Dept.. NY 1981-1985
American Red Cross, Framingham MA 1965-1970

My Training:: Basic Firefighter
Hydraulics & Pump Operator
High Level Rescue
Non-Profit Operations, Leadership Training, Fundraising

About Me:: Retired, partially disabled former firefighter who has always remained connected to the fire service. President of the nonprofit, 5-Alarm Task Force Corp.org. Our mission: One Family, One Mission, First Responders Helping Each Other.
We provide financial assistance to our Brothers and Sisters and/or their families, in dire need.

Day Job:: Retired

Relationship Status:: Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://www.facebook.com/StevenSGreene

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I've always loved the fire service. I grew up in the Boston area and visited many stations around the city and in the city. But there were no volunteer departments in the area. Thus, I devoted myself to the Red Cross. When I moved to NC it just so happened that there was a combination department just a half mile down the street, but I didn't know that. I walked in one day when the bay doors were open, just to look at the apparatus. An hour later, I walked out with an application and a polite request that I shave off my beard!

Why I Love Fire/EMS: It's who we are and it's what we do.

Top Issues Facing Responders:: The two major issues today both deal with firefighter health. First, we have the Firefighter Fight Cancer initiative. With all the toxins and carcinogens that we face daily, it is taking far too high a toll on our personnel. The second issue is firefighter fitness. And this initiative must be applied across the board, from the probie to the chief and to every career, volunteer or paid-on-call firefighter. We are losing far too many firefighters, YOUNG firefighters, to preventable health issues. We MUST break this cycle!

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Are You a New Fire Officer? Do you have "Personal Resilience?"

Posted on February 2, 2023 at 9:52am 0 Comments 0 Likes

The flyer below has all the details. Tickets are now on sale for $20 for this webinar on March 7th at 6:30 PM ET.…

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NEW WEBINAR: New Fire Officers & Professional Resilience

Posted on January 30, 2023 at 10:10am 0 Comments 0 Likes

Tickets are available for our upcoming webinar on March 7, 2023 at 6:30 PM ET.

Tickets are $20 and net proceeds go to help us assist our Brothers/Sisters and/or their families, in dire need. To date, we have donated over $4,000 and approximately 95% went to the surviving family members of a colleague who made the Ultimate Sacrifice.

Our topics include, "6-Pointers for the New Fire Officer," with Assistant Chief Tom Marchiano of the Chester NY VFD…

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Are You a New Fire Officer? Do you have "Personal Resilience?"

Posted on January 26, 2023 at 10:50am 0 Comments 0 Likes

Are you a (or soon to be) new fire officer? Want to learn a few "tricks of the trade?" Maybe the toll our jobs entail (both career & volunteer) question our abilities.…

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