Gary E Curmode
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  • Wichita, KS
  • United States
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Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Fire Chief / Chief of Department
Years in Fire/EMS:
37 and a half
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Sedgwick County Fire District #1
Years With Department/Agency
15 and a half
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Wichita Fire Dept. 23 and a half years.
My Training:
Operations, EMS, Fire Prevention/Medical/ Safety, Administration.
About Me:
37 and a half years in the fire service. Love it.
Relationship Status:
Divorced
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
To provide services and help to people in need; Public Service is where it is at!
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I can help people!
Top Issues Facing Responders:
1. Budgets;
2. Putting citizens in front of the employee; that is why we are here.

Gary E Curmode's Blog

Fire Service Funeral Practices

Posted on June 21, 2009 at 1:30am 3 Comments

Overall, a good article, except, the following: I agree the Family is first, and the Fire family 2nd. That is the way it should be. I disagree that Tiger feels it is many depts. trying to outdo the others. I differ strongly. Each funeral is slightly different! I feel we should see what the family wants for its loved one, see what the loved one did for the agency/jurisdiction, and try to accomodate the best way to honor him/her for the families' wishes.



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At 5:54pm on June 21, 2009, Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp said…
Chief, Welcome to the FF Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy. 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 4:36am on June 21, 2009, Leo Cartwright said…
Hi there Gary; 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 and would love to show one of yours in my collection. I am looking for Police, Medical, Ambulance, S&R; Dispatcher & Fire Service patches. If U are interested, or U know someone in these groups please contact me. My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au
If you fell like sending me one of your Service patch … don’t be shy….
My address is:-
Leo J. Cartwright
246 Kay Street
TRARALGON
VICTORIA 3844
AUSTRALIA

Cheers Leo
 
 
 

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