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Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function: Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:: 26

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Orchard Park Fire Company, Orchard Park NY

Years With Department/Agency: 26

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Gold Cross Ambulance, Buffalo NY-
early 80's, what a trip!

My Training:: I'm almost at 100 various courses to date, and always learning more.
"Learn today, teach it tomorrow, and you can save lives and property without even being there"

About Me:: Joined as soon as I turned 18, never looked back....

Day Job:: TV News Photographer/Reporter

Relationship Status:: Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: What 18 yr old male doesn't want to drive a firetruck? Plus all I did as a kid was watch "Emergency"on TV, so I really had no choice.

Why I Love Fire/EMS: Seeing the younger members working and training and enjoying it as much as I do.

Top Issues Facing Responders:: Recruiting, Retention, Proper Training, Professionalism

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from Tony in Philly

Posted on June 5, 2010 at 10:32am 5 Comments 0 Likes

From my brother firefighter Tony in Philly...Here are some observations from the recent Harrisburg Fire Expo show:"If nothing else, I have to witness again and again the immutable fact that the fire service will take anybody." Dewly Whacker, wearing the stained tee shirt stretched tight over his gut, carrying the $1500 light bar that he will install on his $200 truck, while his tired-looking and very ugly wife pushes the carriage containing the mean little results of his sperm colliding… Continue

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At 2:42pm on May 20, 2008, Dave, NB 9 said…: Chris, can you drop it off out at Battery Express. It's our chiefs shop across from Brunners pizza? If not call me, I'll find away to get it.

At 6:26pm on May 14, 2008, Dave, NB 9 said…: Chris, Thanks for your help yesterday.

At 11:24pm on May 7, 2008, Tiger Schmittendorf said…: See you Saturday. Don't be late.

At 11:08pm on April 18, 2008, Tiger Schmittendorf said…: Nice profile pix. It looks just like you.

Jerk.

At 1:31pm on March 20, 2008, Tom Chmielowiec Jr. said…: Just droped by to say what an amazing maze ya'll have... went through it on weds. loved it... great job
Tommy

At 6:49pm on January 29, 2008, Randy C. Rider said…: Hey Chris it was nice seeing you too, I don't get a chance to get on the computer that often. I hope all is well for you and the brothers in O.P. Stay safe

At 11:28am on January 27, 2008, GEORGE SWEETLAND said…: hey see you at hockey!!!

At 6:38pm on January 25, 2008, Tom Chmielowiec Jr. said…: Hi chris, i'm new to this website and wanted to say hi.

At 10:50am on January 25, 2008, Chris Couell said…: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr8n0ww3pio&NR=1

At 4:37pm on January 12, 2008, Jerry Mazurkiewicz said…: I wont make it this sunday, got the kids. Keep letting me know though, I would love to hang out with you guys.