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Job Function: Fire Buff / Fire Enthusiast

Years in Fire/EMS:: 8

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Firefighter Weekly Reality Series - www.TheBattalion.tv

Years With Department/Agency: Eight years filming Fire Departments across the Nation

Dept. Web Site:: http://www.TheBattalion.TV

My Training:: I continue my education with each and every fire department I film with. Members of these Departments constitanly give me guidence.

About Me:: I began going to fires since I was a year old. Our neighbor Chick Tonso was a volunteer firefighter at that time in a all volunteer fire department in Northern California. My Mother would wrap me up in a blanket, jump in the Oldsmobile, and follow Johnny to every fire...

Day Job:: Executive Producer of The Battalion Series

Relationship Status:: Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I have been going to fires since I was a year old. Our neighbor was a reserve fire fighter and my mother would wrap me up in a blanket and we would follow Chick Tonzo to the fire. I wanted to become a fire fighter but was too short back in 1969. I am now doing want I can to support the champions of our nation with our true to the profession series.

Why I Love Fire/EMS: My respect for people that save lives...

Top Issues Facing Responders:: I feel that First Responders are more important to our Nations Homeland Security than any of our cities Police Officers are.

Fire Fighters get into locations that the Police will never see or know about and if a situation occurs that the knowledge is needed, a Fire Fighter could then bring that information forward.

I also feel that the general public does not really know what Fire Fighters, EMS or Rescue personnel really have to deal with in the job of saving lives; the deaths they see, especially children...they need to know and to understand what it is like to have to deal with incidents that they never want to have to think about again...but they do.

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Firefighter Weekly Series - The Battalion - So.Cal.

Posted on September 12, 2008 at 9:19pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

www.TheBattalion.tv

I'm looking for a city in Southern California to film my next weekly series. I have spoken to L.A. and L.A. County and I'm still waiting to hear back but can't wait, or let's say I am anxious.

I am currently still filming in Washington D.C. on the East Coast.

Any of you from Departments in Southern California that think their Chief or City would like to be a part of the Battalion Series should contact me at… Continue

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At 8:11pm on December 6, 2008, Mitch Mendler said…: http://www.publicsafety.net/PDF/Badge_Flyer_2007_4_15_08.pdf

Dave plz go to this link (PDF File) and let me know if you can help. OK?
Mitch

At 6:41am on October 27, 2008, Michael Vito said…: Hi Dave, Greetings from the Philippines. I've loved your webisode. It's a great example and training video for us on what Fire/EMS is all about. Keep it up. Keep safe. Mike

At 5:51pm on September 25, 2008, Firebabe Jen said…: Hi Dave

I am glad that you recognized me!! How are things back home? I hope all is well!!

We are spreading the word for you.. don't you worry about that!!

Stay safe and hope to see more of you soon!

At 4:24pm on September 24, 2008, Brian Dumser said…: "Washington D.C. is on the East Coast -DCFD
San Francisco is on West Coast"

Thanks Dave, I'm familiar with the geography. I'll let you know.

At 10:08pm on September 12, 2008, Shelly said…: thanks for the web site. i'm going to check it out. thank you for the welcome. you be safe as well.

At 7:22pm on September 12, 2008, FyreCapt said…: Hi David, I have seen the series and like it alot. If you haven't already done so, I would contact Orange County Fire Authority and talk to them. I know they are actively seeking something like this. Talk to Chief Chris Concepcion in Corporate Communications

Take Care FyreCapt

At 12:18am on June 17, 2008, Brian said…: Hi David

Great job on the webisodes. Keep up the good work

Brian

At 5:05pm on March 15, 2008, Frankie Winslow said…: Thanks for joining my friends group, as far as a city in NC to film depends on what you are looking for. If you looking for call volume Raleigh, Rocky mount, Greenville are pretty good areas. I live in Tarboro which is a small town in eastern NC. We are a paid dept. with 21 members not alot happens here only about 300 calls a years. have a great weekend and be safe.

At 5:40pm on January 25, 2008, Bryan said…: Hey,
I love the Battalion. Keep up the good work!!!

Can't wait to see more.
Bryan

At 5:30am on January 21, 2008, Greenman said…: David,

Great work with the show! I'm glad to see more new episodes, and can't wait to see some of the other projects.

My son and I really enjoy watching each episode together and discussing life in the Fire Service.

Keep up the good work.