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Type of Organization: Other Fire Department

Job Function: Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:: 24

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Brookfield Fire Dept.

Years With Department/Agency: less than 1 year

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Andreas Fire Co. Andreas, Pa
West End Hose, Pottsville, Pa
Walker Twp. Fire Co. Tamaqua, Pa

My Training:: essentials, RIT, EVOC, firefighter safety and survival, fire police 1 & 2, haz-mat, incident command just to mention a few

Day Job:: Electronics Sales

Relationship Status:: Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I'm a 3rd generation firefighter

Why I Love Fire/EMS: I can give a little of myself back to my community!

Top Issues Facing Responders:: Lack of funds and lack of pride among the younger generations

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After 24 years of volunteer firefighting..... I'm a probie again?

Posted on June 22, 2009 at 10:14pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

I finally am the newest firefighter on the Brookfield Fire Dept. I have to admit after all this time, and several past officer positions, it is kinda wierd starting out in a new department!
I'm sure it won't be long before I get back into the swing of things, obviously I do know already they do a few things differently than I'm used to. I'll keep you all updated as I go. As always stay safe!

Got the ball rolling

Posted on March 5, 2009 at 9:39pm 3 Comments 0 Likes

Just a quick update, I found a new home with the Brookfield FD... Just got the formalities yet (app. aproval and physical) I must say it's been a while but I still miss being active with a company!

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At 2:11pm on January 18, 2009, Jan Hughey said…: Hey Leroy, I represent a 200 + million $ nutritional wellness company and I'm always looking for Firefighters interested in an additional source of income. If you'd like additional information please send me an email at wellness2390@aol.com
Thanks, Jan

At 1:32am on January 17, 2009, Engine 32 Capt. said…: Hey Leroy;

I have to agree with your comment about the lack of pride among the younger people.

It is up to people like you and me to instill things like Honor, Brotherhood and Tradition to these younger kids.

Anymore, young people just want to run lights and siren. Let's educate them on the real reason they need to be firefighters...

At 8:05pm on January 15, 2009, Filiberto Rodriguez said…: Welcome to the family where the language and reasoning importate the border is not in our work is to save lives regardless of color, religion or social position, much less. The important thing in our work does not need language to communicate, or borders to help.
Greetings from Mexico