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Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function: Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:: 30

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Colonie Fire Company, Albany, New York

Years With Department/Agency: 11

Dept. Web Site:: http://www.coloniefire.com

Day Job:: Im a class 1 operator for the DPW in my district.

Relationship Status:: Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://www.myspace.com/gixlover

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I got into emergency services because its what my family does. Im a forth generation Fire Fighter. I became a EMT-B 5 years ago. I have been a line officer for a total of roughly 8 of my 11 years ranging from station LT to engine LT to squad LT and now rescue LT for the last 2 years. I LOVE being apart of the rescue company, its more challenging. My company has 2 class a pumpers, 1 brush truck, a trench rescue squad and 1 HEAVY RESCUE (my truck).

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Why I Love Fire/EMS: There is nothing better then rolling up on a MVA and having to think by the seat of yer pants cause there is no such thing as a by the book MVA.

Top Issues Facing Responders:: In the volunteer world i think staffing is the biggest issue anyone faces.

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Make a wish.

Posted on February 19, 2008 at 4:00pm 6 Comments 0 Likes

First off let me say that im not putting this up for a Job well done, or a way to go, or a atta boy. This is a touching story that i happen to have had the pleasure of being involved in. If anyone would like to search this google (make a wish william mckay).

Two things can bring brawny, hardened firefighters to tears: Tragedy, and making the final wish of a terminally ill child come true. It explains why a dozen members of the Colonie Fire Department cried… Continue

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At 10:09am on May 31, 2008, BIG Firefighter Bear said…: Hey bro...... WTF with the message on May 20th.... sent ya the one back on the 19th....... I'm ok and trying to make it day by day. Even sent ya a text message via phone and called once, too. Just take care and stay safe..... STILL FRIENDS........ "GOIN IN ALIVE.......... COMIN OUT THE SAME"

At 10:07am on May 31, 2008, BIG Firefighter Bear said…: Free Comments & Graphics

At 8:09pm on May 19, 2008, BIG Firefighter Bear said…: Long time no see Brother....... Hope all is well, Apologies, hope you'll forgive me some day. Still my friend, my brother, FAMILY

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At 4:49pm on April 3, 2008, Rich Young said…: hey brother nice page. stay safe

At 5:51pm on March 24, 2008, Dennis said…: nice page Lt be safe

At 9:13pm on March 22, 2008, McGee said…: Bergen County Area. Close to the George Washington Bridge.

At 4:19pm on March 22, 2008, Chan Rivera said…: hi welcome from ny

At 8:42pm on March 11, 2008, Shawn Beach said…: Yea we like it it gets the job done.

At 6:19pm on March 10, 2008, Shawn Beach said…: Yea we have a combo tool on the front. Then we have a winch in the bumper ont the front and one winch that moves and we can put in the rear or eaither side.

At 5:08pm on March 10, 2008, Shawn Beach said…: Yea i think that we can run 6 at one time right now. Two from each side the one off the front bumper and the the ones off the porta power.