Richard S. Grizzard's Page

Profile Information

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, Combination Fire Rescue Department

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Drewryville Volunteer Fire Dept.
Courtland Vol. Fire Dept.

My Training:: Fire Instructor III
Fire Officer I
Haz Mat Ops.
EMT-I
PALS
ACLS
EVOC
NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
HTR - Confined Space, Trench, Rope
ARFF-General Aviation (Structural)
Texas A&M University Terrorism / Weapons of Mass Destruction
Courage To Be Safe
Numerous other College Courses and NFA courses on Command and Supervisor roles

About Me:: I am a Career Captain with Franklin Fire & Rescue and a Part-time Medic with Suffolk Fire & Rescue. I love my jobs.

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Because I want to help people have a better day. I feel like I can help with that.

Why I Love Fire/EMS: I love helping people and trying to put a brighter smile on their face after they have had a very bad day.

Top Issues Facing Responders:: Staying Trained for the current issues in today's Fire and EMS service.

At 12:10am on June 30, 2009, Leo Cartwright said…: Hi there Richard, a good profile; 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

At 5:57pm on June 29, 2009, Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp said…: Richard, 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