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Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Camden-Wyoming Vol Fire Department DE
Poquoson Vol Fire Department VA

My Training:: Fire 1, 2, Haz-Mat OPS/Tech Virginia Fire Systems.
Fire 1,2,3, Strategy&tactics, Company officer Skills, Truck Company Operations, Elevated Victim Rescue, LSO, Crash And Salvage Aviation, Fire Marshal. Delaware State Fire School.
Almost have my BA in Fire Science.

About Me:: 26 year fire fighter 17 years active duty Coast Guard.
Married 19 years father of three.

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I believe it is every persons duty to give back to the community they reside in. I don't have a whole lot of money so I give my time and training to serve the greater good. I have a talent and I love to teach so I pass on my knowledge to our junior members so they are better prepared when its time to suit up and put the fire out or rescue the trapped victim Safely.

Top Issues Facing Responders:: Budget Cuts, antiquated equipment, and short staffing.

At 9:37am on April 29, 2010, Leo Cartwright said…: Hi there joseph; I would like to Welcome you to FFN & hope U enjoy this site and gather as many friends as I have during your stay. I’m Leo, a Paramedic from Victoria - Australia; 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 feel 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

At 2:00pm on April 28, 2010, Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp said…: Joseph, Welcome to the Firefighter 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.

Chief William Sharp
Brookings, Oregon