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What State do you live in?: ID

Type of Organization: Volunteer Fire Department

Job Function: Firefighter/Driver Operator

Years in Fire/EMS:: 38

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Hartland Volunteer Fire Company, Gasport, NY

Years With Department/Agency: 13

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Wrights Corners Fire Company, Lockport, NY
I was with this Company for over 23 yrs.

My Training:: Essentials of Firemanship
Pump Operator
Single Company Operations
Rescue Skills and Techniques
Fire Behavior and Arson Awareness
Hazardous Materials Awareness
Hazardous Materials Operations
Hazardous Materials Technician
Fire Police Training
Mercy Flight Ground School
Responding to Power Emergencies (NYSEG)
Training Officer Workshop 1 and 2
EMT Basic
EMT Intermediate
EMT Instructor
Wildland Search and Rescue
NIMS 100, 200, 300, 700, 800
Intro to Fire Officer

About Me:: I joined the newly formed Hartland Fire Company in 1971 and left in 1977 due to moving out of the district. After a four year break, I joined Wrights Corners in 1981, and in 2005, moved again back to my roots and rejoined Hartland in 2005. In these two companies, I have served in many positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, EMS Captain, Fire Police Captain, Parade Marshall and Third Assistant Chief.
My other passion is Boy Scouting. I have been involved off and on since I became a Scout in 1955. I have attended a National Jamboree, (1957), Philmont, National Sea Base, and many years at Summer Camp. After I retired, I worked in our local Scout Store and 9 years at Camp Dittmer. After several years of non-involvement, I am going back to Camp as Shooting Sports Director this year. For my years at Camp, I attended 4 BSA National Camp Schools.
In a couple of weeks I will be moving to Idaho City, Idaho. I will miss family and friends, but this will be a new adventure.

Day Job:: Retired

Relationship Status:: In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I wanted to be involved in a new Fire Company to give something back to a great community.

Why I Love Fire/EMS: I love being a part of such a great community service brother/sisterhood, and being able to give something back to the community.

Top Issues Facing Responders:: For the Volunteer Service, recruitment and retention of members, and increasing demands on volunteers' time for training.

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"PROFESSIONAL OR VOLUNTEER"

Posted on January 26, 2009 at 7:54am 10 Comments 0 Likes

Any of you who have access to the Buffalo News from Sunday (12-07-08) should read the article on the front page of the Niagara Section. I sent the following to The Union Sun for the 'Guest View' but they wouldn't put it in.

In nearly sixty-five years on this earth, I know I must have received several slaps in the face, both literal and figurative. I can’t, however, remember getting three from three people all at the same time. This happened to me on Sunday, December 7, 2008, when I… Continue

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At 6:48pm on April 23, 2009, Trevor Wendt said…: POWDER BOY! hey pete. i dont know if you remember me, but i did CIT at dittmer in 08 for 2 weeks.
just sayin hi

At 3:22pm on March 16, 2008, lloyd said…: Sounds like we have a lot in common brother.

At 8:23pm on January 11, 2008, Frederick Pettengill Jr. said…: Hello Peter,46 years for me with same Dept. was Lt. Engineer for a Few Years, Was Active Untill 1992 When I Moved

At 4:07pm on December 19, 2007, Judy Keihl said…: Hi neighbor....hows stuff in the Hartland? Stop up to TC Thursday for our chiefs party.....starts at 7

At 7:26am on December 16, 2007, Peter Scarborough said…: Thanks for the kind words, I just want to serve.

At 4:32pm on December 15, 2007, Jim aka Bick said…: HELLO PETER WELCOME TO FFN...FEEL FREE TO ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO. ONE CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY FRIENDS IN LIFE, AND BE SAFE OUT THERE. HAPPY HOLIDAYS.

At 2:20pm on December 15, 2007, big mike said…: thank you for your 31 years of service. my hat is off for the people that is on the new york fd and ems.