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The War on Public Safety continues...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ben Waller Jun 12, 2011. 31 Replies 0 Likes
Additional cuts to FEMA, right on the heels of the tornado in Missouri and the wildfires in Texas. …Continue
Good news for 9/11 responders!
Started Apr 22, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
Responders claiming benefits for injuries or illness suffered during 9/11 will be first screened by the FBI to make sure they aren't on the Terrorism Watch List!…Continue
Tags: Politics
LODD in NSW (Australia)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Aussie_Wildfire Feb 6, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
A NSW Parks Officer and firefighter was killed by a treefall mopping up after a bushfire. This is a very common cause of injury and death in Australian bushfires. The trees are often hollowed out…Continue
For all you cat lovers out there...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sarah Dec 19, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
The family cat saves the day! …Continue
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Profile Information
- Type of Organization
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Job Function
- Firefighter
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 18
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- NSW Rural Fire Service
- Years With Department/Agency
- 5
- Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
- PGFD Prince George's County Maryland, USA
College Park MD
District Heights MD
- My Training:
- Fire, HazMat II, EMT-B
- About Me:
- American expat living in Australia. Grew up in Prince George's County Maryland, now living about 30km from Sydney. Back home, my department was entirely urban, here we are mostly bush fire, it's very different, but a lot of fun doing a new thing.
- Day Job:
- computer security guy
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- I joined because I love the excitement. I stayed in because I enjoy making a postive impact.
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- Chicks dig it!
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- The heavy focus on firefighter safety is starting to outpace our commitment to the public. We need to be prepared to risk our lives a little for property, and a lot for life.
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Great to see we have someone else from the land of Aus on here. Thanks for adding me as a friend. The rain has stopped up here and the sun is actually shining again!
Cheers
Adrian
Well you may have an opportunity to participate in a big HR up here if it goes ahead. Rumour has it, it will be in Spring. Will kep you in the loop if I get word.
Liz
Have a good one, mate.
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