Kinda new here...

Hi all, been surfing the site for a while now, figured it was time I introduce myself. Name is Dave (as if my user name didn't specify this already...lol). At 37 years old I am currently a probationary member of Ridgely Volunteer Fire Dept. on the Eastern Shore of MD. Attending Firefighter 1 classes until April 2011. Joined the fire service for several reasons. I grew up here, and other than a short 13 year stint away I've always called this small town home. I wanted to make a difference to this community, and having grown up around, and with many of the members of our dept I decided to join. I always saw the fire service as a brotherhood (and sisterhood), and wanted to be a part of that type of comeraderie. Joining the department has also boosted my self-confidence. The first time I put my turnouts on, I felt like somebody, not just another face in the crowd, so to speak. I look forward to many more years serving this community, and am hoping soon to possibly switch career paths and be accepted to a paid position elsewhere in the state.

Looking forward to interacting with you all on here, and maybe even one day on the fireground...stay safe ...

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Permalink Reply by Station10Capt106 on February 10, 2011 at 12:09pm

Hi Dave, welcome to FFN.

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Permalink Reply by Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp on February 10, 2011 at 12:14pm

Glad your here Dave

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Permalink Reply by Tom Williams on February 10, 2011 at 12:23pm

Welcome Dave!

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Permalink Reply by Melissa Eastwood on February 10, 2011 at 1:14pm

Welcome to FFN

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Permalink Reply by Norm Tindell on February 10, 2011 at 7:33pm

Thanks for serving your community. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

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Permalink Reply by Robert Costine on February 10, 2011 at 7:45pm

Welcome Dave

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Permalink Reply by phillip hice on February 10, 2011 at 8:25pm

Welcome Dave

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Permalink Reply by robert l doak jr on February 10, 2011 at 10:44pm

hello dave, my name is robert doak - i'm kind of new to firefighter nation myself but glad you joined and your right it feels good to be a part of something helping people makes me feel good to. good luck with fire school its fun and if you don't know something ask someone friends or teachers unless it really a dume thing to ask. you probly know this already but going paid means u have to get your emt exam also. well nice to chat with you and i have a fb page under bobby doak if u want to chat ! see ya