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Dan Rice
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Chainsaws! Need your opinion
Started Oct 21
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Pandora's Box
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The Battalion The Seri...
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Joe,
I hope I am reading into the demeanors of the new hires a little to much. Maybe its my OCD when it comes to the fire service being my life constantly that makes it seem as if the new guys don’t care. One thing I do know is that it is up to u...
Joe,
Thanks for your reply, I’m sure most answers will be remotely close to one another. I’m just trying to see where the majority of volunteer departments are when it comes to fireground operations. Hope all is well brother
Stay Safe
Dan
Dan,
I still love this job as much as I did since I was a kid watching my dad, uncles, and neighbors leave and go on runs. I don't think that the younger people coming don't love the job, it is just that maybe they don't totally understand what i...
It all depends on who is on scene. We usually run a scene with a chief or asst. chief outside, captains as "sector" officers which could either be inside or outside and our lieutenants as interior officers with crew members. We also belong to the ...
What kind of success does he have with his nozzle tool?
What position do your officers hold on a fireground? Pulling ceiling or yard watching? Where should they be? Give me your opinion!
Most definitely respect is a two way street! As officers you must earn the respect of your firefighters and fellow officers. If you feel respect should be handed to you then you will never get it. The officer that goes out and roles hose, washes t...
This is a great group idea! I’m glad to see people taking the interest in not only smashing your way into a structure but also steps and tools of the trade on getting yourself out. I hope this group grows and becomes informative to everyone who se...
All things under the heading Forcible entry/ exit. Tools, methods (which are most effective in your area?) , locks, bars, gates, enclosures (What's new on the buildings?), Bolt patterns on commercial occupancy rear doors, Tips and tricks!
We use a simple form that has basically what Larry had on his. We have our roster and if you attended you sign your name next to it. It has the description on the back and who did the training and of course the chiefs signature. Also has the start...
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I love the job more now than 26 years ago, but we live in a different world today than in years gone by. It up to us to stay focused and passionate for the job everyday. We have more training tools tools available to us now, so as firefighter or b...
I share your passion for the job. The only thing I know to do is keep bombarding them with history, tradition and training. Be positive and enthusiastic each shift even when it is a challenge. I don't think it is a lack of desire, at least not whe...
Comment Wall (14 comments)
- At 9:41pm on November 5, 2009,
Jeff Schwering said…
- Thank you for the kind words Brother! Be careful on that limb, sometime it cracks and drops us on our rear ends. Things are good, I'm in Florida on vacation! Be Safe!
Jeff
- At 6:04pm on October 30, 2009,
Jeff Schwering said…
- Dan, welcome Brother, many outstanding opportunities for learning, not only in Pandora's Box, but, throughout the Community. Stay Safe, KTF
Jeff
- At 5:30pm on October 29, 2009,
Ben Fleagle said…
- We've already got our first snow, (its actually a little late). Time to dig out the fire mittens. You stay safe too! Keep the Faith, Brother!
- At 5:26pm on October 29, 2009,
Ben Fleagle said…
- Hey Brother:
No matter what, we don't give up trying, eh? The desire is there, the passion is there, but often the fire burns low, ..its up to those of us who see that to keep fanning the flames.
"Actiones Non Verba" Action Not Words
- At 5:17pm on October 22, 2009,
Todd McKee said… - Hey calll me 740 507 8802
- At 7:07am on October 20, 2009,
Paul Combs said… - Thanks, Dan! By the way, my in-laws live in Martinsburg - small world, eh?
- At 10:12pm on September 10, 2009,
Todd McKee said…
- Hey bro I wnat a thingy you didnt leave me one yet
- At 8:55pm on August 22, 2009,
Jordan Smith said… - Are you going to post that thing you sent me at the Station?
- At 1:25pm on April 7, 2009,
karl eash said… - hey thanks for the invite.I like what I've seen so far looks like a great place to learn
- At 8:36am on March 6, 2009,
Judy Unsworth said… - Dan, that's great news, don't be afraid to let them vent if things didn't go well, or suggest better ways to do something, you'll be amazed how they self critique, and grow as a team... Sounds like you're on the right track I'm glad things are going well. GOOD JOB Capt!
Profile Information
- Residence.
- Martinsburg
- Department:
- Bladensburg Fire Department
- Title/rank:
- Captain
- Years of public service:
- 8
- Agency structure:
- Volunteer fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Training, lack of understanding for the chain of command, willingness to learn from mistakes, PRIDE in your job!
- Professional Qualifications:
- FFII, EMT-B, HAZMAT-TEC, WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING
- Areas of expertise:
- Wouldn't say I have an expertise however my more advanced areas would be, fire behavior, smoke reading, and vehicle extrication.
- Bio:
- I am a volunteer captain for the Bladensburg Fire Department and have been a member since 2000. I began my life in the fire service at a young age as a giant thorn in my dad's butt around the firehouse. In 2000 I joined the Department as a junior member, and in 2005 I was more than ecstatic to be brought on by the fire board as a full fledged member. The fall after graduating high school I proceeded to attend Hocking College where I received my FFII, and EMT-B certifications along with numerous college courses. After my short stay at college I was privileged to be given a job at the Eastern Knox County Joint Fire District as a part time firefighter/emt. After approximately one year of employment with the EKCJFD I applied for the Fredericktown Community Emergency Ambulance District where I also still work. The experience I have obtained from these departments over the past few years has allowed me to move through the ranks of my volunteer department very quickly. As of February of 2008 a was promoted to Lieutenant, soon followed by my promotion to Captain of station two this past January 1. Tentative future plans include, but aren't limited to, Paramedic Certification, Fire Science degree, and an associates degree in business. Later in my career I would be honored to travel as a speaker to teach and mentor young firefighters on the road ahead of them, and teach them the long lost art of brotherhood, pride, and the pure undeniable love for the job.
- Web site:
- http://www.bladensburgvfd.com
My personal definition of a firefighter: Someone who will risk it all to save a life, whether it is the life of a total stranger or the life of a fellow brother who has been put in harms way. A firefighter is a person with the ability to perform and succeed as an ordinary person placed in extra ordinary positions. A firefighter is a person that can walk into his station and put aside any wrong doings from any of the firefighters in those four walls because those people are his BROTHERS, and no matter what has been done in the past to hurt or tear it apart, it can be pushed aside because family will always be family despite the occasional efforts to avoid the unavoidable. A firefighter is one of a depleting few that will do the job he’s called to do, with an angel watching over his right shoulder and a captain over his left he will face the unstoppable, and stop it.
Captain
Dan Rice
02-16-2009
Captain
Dan Rice
02-16-2009
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