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Erik Wood
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- Auburn, KS
- United States
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Profile Information
- Type of Organization
- Combination Fire Rescue Department
- Job Function
- Captain
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 14
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Shawnee County Fire District #2
- Years With Department/Agency
- 8
- Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
- 6 years in the military as firefighter/EMT. 5 years of part time employment with American Medical Respons as an EMT and CEU Instructor.
- My Training:
- I am currently a nationally certified FF1, FF2, Hazmat Opts, EMT, Fire Service Instructor II, EMS Training Officer 1 & 2. Military Firefighter Training, Hazwoper, Maritime Firefighting, Maritime Firefighting Instructor.
- About Me:
- I am a 14 year veteran of the fire service. I started in the military as a maritime firefighter, after I got out of the military I joined my local combination fire department. I have risen through the ranks from firefighter, to recently promoted Captain and department Fire/EMS Training Officer.
I have two wonderful children, one of which is with me in the picture I have posted as my profile picture. In addition to my fire service activities, I am also a master mason (past master of Topeka Lodge # 17).
- Day Job:
- Is there anything other then being a fireman?
- Relationship Status:
- In a Relationship
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- I started in the Fire service because my uncle, and grandfather were/are (my grandfather died and was a Captain with Cederdale Fire/Rescue, and my uncle is currently a Battalion Chief with Cederdale Fire/Rescue) fireman in Washington state.
I have always wanted to help others when they are int he most need.
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- The brotherhood.....the friendship....and helping others with a great group of guys.
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Shrinking budgets....increased call volumes....and a extreme shortage of qualified and dedicated personnel.
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Getting volunteers to attend training.....
Posted on February 9, 2011 at 7:57pm 13 Comments 0 Likes
Recently.....my department has had the probably not so uncommon issue of not being able to get folks to training. No matter what the training is over....or how exciting I try and make it I just can't seem to get some people to attend. I have asked what I could do to make things more attractive....and I get no response.
Its to the point now where the Chief is considering putting people on a probationary status until they can start attending training on a regular…
ContinueThe Blizzard of 2011......
Posted on January 31, 2011 at 2:57pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
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