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Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function: Training Officer, EMT - Basic, Other

Years in Fire/EMS:: 18

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Rockaway Beach Volunteer Fire Department

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Netarts-Oceanside RFPD, OR
Seal Rock RFPD, OR
Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue, OR
La Pine RFPD, OR

My Training:: NFPA FFI, NFPA FFII, Fire Ground Leader, NFPA Driver, NFPA Pumper Operator, NFPA Instructor I, NFPA Instructor II, Hazmat Awareness & Operations, NFPA Rope Rescue Tech, First Aid & CPR Instructor, EMT-B

Day Job:: Fire Training Service Consultant

Relationship Status:: Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I wanted to be a firefighter from a very young age.

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Why I Love Fire/EMS: The chalenge and the duty to the community

Top Issues Facing Responders:: Retention & recruitment of volunteers, lack of adequate staffing, apparatus/driving accidents, non seatbelt use and lack of physical fitness.

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Firefighter Safety & Survival Symposium Attendance

Posted on January 25, 2008 at 11:42am 3 Comments 0 Likes

Hello all,

January 11th, 12th & 13th I attended the Firefighter Safety & Survival Symposium at DPSST in Oregon it was put on by the Oregon Fire Instructors Association (OFIA). I have been to many, many classes; however had never been to seminars like this before. This was awesome it opened my already opened eyes even wider and made my fire service gears spin almost out of control. Lets just say I did not get as much sleep as I would have liked to. This was due to thoughts,… Continue

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At 1:58am on January 12, 2009, Lyle Beard said…: hi jim. I tried to return you message but could not figure out how so will leave it here and hope you find it.

Hava a good Christmas? Happy new year, stop by some time. God Bless Lyle

At 5:55pm on August 3, 2008, Sandi Humphfres said…: Thats good. OVFA is a blast. I've gone to 4. I was at the last 2, Coos Bay and Keizer. This year since its so close we won't have to stay over night. If we want to go we have to pay our selves. You should encourage them to go its a great learning tool and its fun to hang with people from all over. have a good week!

At 5:37pm on July 26, 2008, Sandi Humphfres said…: Hey Jim hows life going up there?. OVFA is gonna be in White City next year. Do you guys send anyone to that or are you all paid ff?

At 9:01pm on July 22, 2008, Lisa said…: That playground drill is so great!! We have similar structures at the daycare where I work. I wonder if I could get our local fire department to come on over and do a little something like that. Lol

At 8:57pm on July 8, 2008, Sandi Humphfres said…: Thanks, so far its been busy. Hope yours is good and safe to!

At 1:18pm on June 23, 2008, Michelle E said…: Great to hear from another Oregonian! Thank you!

At 3:47pm on June 20, 2008, Leola Hulet said…: Hello, It's been a long time since Ione, They are good guys. It's been awhile since living in Oregon, but my husband wanted to move up here. I like it. But we have had a lot of fires, none yet this year, but you never know. Thanks for the comment. Have a great day.

At 6:31pm on May 8, 2008, Jessica said…: HI

At 12:54am on February 28, 2008, Laura said…: Hi, yea i hope so. I am taking my EMT soon, so i will more than likely be running more calls. I cant wait! Oh, and 18 years? Thats not bad, you're only as young as you feel, and keep smiling, it makes you look younger too!! lol Thanks and take care!
Laura*

At 10:31pm on February 27, 2008, Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich said…: Jim:
Thanks for adding me as a friend.
I find your contributions to the discussions on this website very insightful.
Keep it up.
Your knowledge and dedication to the profession is refreshing and welcomed.
TCSS.
Art