Sean Miller
  • Male
  • Reading, PA
  • United States
Share on Facebook
Share on Facebook
  • Featured Blog Posts (3)
  • Discussions
  • Featured Events
  • Featured Groups
  • Fire Photos & Firefighting Images
  • Photo Albums
  • Firefighting Videos

Sean Miller's Friends

  • Dwain
  • Brook Rowley
  • James ( GUFF) Seiger
  • George Pettit
  • Michael A Freezer
  • matthew
  • Doug
  • Tiger Schmittendorf
  • Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich
 

Sean Miller's Page

Profile Information

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:
4
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Lima Fire Company
Years With Department/Agency
1
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.lima911.com
Web Site:
http://www.westernberksfire.org
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Gouglersville Fire Company
Wyomissing Fire Department
My Training:
Firefighter 1
Vehicle Rescue Technician
Hazmat Ops
CPR/AED
Trench Rescue Awareness
EVOC
PA-130
About Me:
Freshman at Widener University, live-in firefighter at Lima Fire Company.
Day Job:
Student at Widener, Stock associate at Giant Foods
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.facebook.com/sean.miller1
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
To help people
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Its rewarding

Sean Miller's Blog

The Science of Fire (Old)

Posted on December 21, 2009 at 12:11am 7 Comments

Fire can be one of nature’s most devastating natural forces. However it can also be one of the most scientific. I am almost certain that almost any normal person doesn’t know a large amount about fire, other than the fact that burns. There are many different aspects of fire. The first aspect is how fires ignite. This includes the elements need for fire to exist. Next, the next bit of information about fire is the stages of fire. There are four stages; these include ignition, growth, fully… Continue

A Decline in Volunteer Firefighters and What Can Be Done About It

Posted on December 21, 2009 at 12:02am 8 Comments

"It takes a very special person to volunteer his time," (Stephens et al 14) however, the number of these special people who volunteer as firefighters is declining and fire departments are doing all they can to retain current volunteer firefighters and gain new ones. Over the years, the number of volunteer firefighters within the United States has been declining. Not only is it becoming difficult to persuade people in joining fire departments, but it is also becoming more difficult to retain the… Continue

Recruitment and Retention: A Look at What's Working.

Posted on December 20, 2009 at 11:59pm 1 Comment

With the number of volunteers decreasing throughout the nation, there are many actions being taken to counteract this situation. Recruitment and retention is the volunteer fire services new battle. From different training activities to gain interest, to recruitment drives and incentive plans, there are many varying approaches to this problem. On the other hand, what is really working?

From a volunteers perspective I feel that the fire departments suffering from low numbers of volunteers… Continue

Comment Wall (2 comments)

You need to be a member of My Firefighter Nation to add comments!

Join My Firefighter Nation

At 2:47am on December 21, 2009, Michael A Freezer said…
I had a junior firefighter from your station attend a fire/rescue/EMS summer camp I held back in 2003 up near Williamsport. For the life of me I can't remeber his name this second, we just called him "Lima" and everyone love the big 69 on the back of his gear.
At 12:28am on December 21, 2009, Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp said…
Sean, Welcome to the Firefighter Nation. I am glad you joined the group.There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Have fun and look around.

Chief William Sharp
Brookings, Oregon
 
 
 

Find Members Fast


Or Name, Dept, Keyword
Invite Your Friends
Not a Member? Join Now

© 2024   Created by Firefighter Nation WebChief.   Powered by

Badges  |  Contact Firefighter Nation  |  Terms of Service