Haz-Mat Ops
Anhydrous Ammonia Suppression
Drager Flashover Simulator Instructor
Fire Instructor 1
National Incident Safety Officer
About Me:
I am on a very small rural department in Illinois along the Mississippi river. We cover about 45 square miles and 9 miles of the river. We have approximately 1500 people in our district. But, we have very large industry. For starters, an Exelon nuclear power plant, a large anhydrous ammonia storage facility, a natural gas power plant, a NHRA dragstrip, 3M chemical plant, a molasses plant, a natural gasoline storage facility, a wood processing facility, two gas stations and a bar. We actually have more employees that work in our district, than live there. In Cordova we are fortunate that the nuclear plant has a burn tower and training facility. They are very good about letting us use this at almost anytime we desire. Some of our surrounding departments use this as well.
Day Job:
Pre-Engineered Fire Suppression Systems Specialist
I initially joined the fire department to help the community. Shortly after joining I fell in love with the job. I am extremely passionate about the fire service and the 'brotherhood'. I love to learn new things and pass them on to others, so I train as much as possible.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
There is no other job like it.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Wear your seatbelts!!
Are we not getting enough training? Or are we not getting enough QUALITY training?
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thanks for the add! and id love to attend a training at the burn tower some time, i dont know how you guys work your trainings or how many ppl you might want to show up, but i might be able to talk to our training officer and maybe rile up some troops for a day of training... i have a friend on albany fire that has been up there with you guys and he said it was great quality training... you can email me at tfd313@gmail.com if you want, im not on ff nation as much as id like to be...
Hi there Jason; I’m Leo from Australia, Paramedic; Welcome to FFN hope U enjoy the site and gather many friends during your stay. If you read my profile and think that I am suited; please feel free to add me to your collection of FFN friends. If I have not added you as a friend, it’s because I have reached my Max and I am waiting for members to reply to me.
I also collect Patches and badges and would love to show one of yours in my collection. I am looking for Police, Medical, Ambulance, S&R; Dispatcher & Fire Service patches. If U are interested, or U know someone in these groups please contact me. My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au
If you fell like sending me one of your Service patch … don’t be shy….
My address is:-
Leo J. Cartwright
246 Kay Street
TRARALGON
VICTORIA 3844
AUSTRALIA
Jason, Welcome to the FF Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.
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I also collect Patches and badges and would love to show one of yours in my collection. I am looking for Police, Medical, Ambulance, S&R; Dispatcher & Fire Service patches. If U are interested, or U know someone in these groups please contact me. My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au
If you fell like sending me one of your Service patch … don’t be shy….
My address is:-
Leo J. Cartwright
246 Kay Street
TRARALGON
VICTORIA 3844
AUSTRALIA
Cheers Leo
Chief William Sharp
Southern Oregon Coast