Merv Swartout
  • 54, Male
  • New York
  • United States
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Profile Information

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:
20+
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Coxsackie Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
12 years
Dept. Web Site:
http://NA
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Cornell Hook and Ladder-New Baltimore,NY
Hudson Fire Department- Hudson NY
Coxsackie Fire Department-Coxsackie NY
Athens Fire Department-Athens NY
My Training:
ICS,Hazmat Tech NIMS,Extrication Tech,Decon,Fire Police,Bus Rescue,Past EMT-D, Confined Space Awareness, Fire Behavior/Arson Awareness,etc
About Me:
I have been involved in the fire and rescue service for over 20 years.I have been an EMT-D for approx.10 years,I have held positions in the fire department from Foreman to Department Chief.
Day Job:
N/A
Relationship Status:
Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
To help my community in their time of need.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Knowing that I made a difference in someones life by being there for them in their time of need.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Lack of training and the ever changing hazards in the world,including technology,terrorist,Lack of knowledge in these ever changing hazards.

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At 1:50am on March 26, 2009, Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp said…
Merv, welcome to the Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy just jump in anywhere and get your feet wet. 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.


Chief William Sharp
Southern Oregon Coast
At 4:04pm on March 25, 2009, Leo Cartwright said…
Hi there Merv; 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; looking for Police, Medical, Dispatcher & Fire service patches. If U know someone in these groups and/or U are interested, have them contact me. My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au
Cheers Leo
 
 
 

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