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David D'Arcy commented on Dan Shaw's blog post Taking a Lesson from "Realty TV""Great post Dan. I agree with Bobby and Larry. We are a para-military organization and there are lots of valuable lessons to be learned from our brothers in the military. "The clearest sign of true servant leadership is selflessly exhausting…"
David D'Arcy commented on Jason Hoevelmann's blog post What's In Your Pockets: Wire Cutters"I recommend carrying two different types. High and low. I use my radio pocket on my left side and my bunker pant pocket on my right side. In fact, I make all of my guys carry their cutters the same way. Continuity is key. If I need something from…"
David D'Arcy commented on Jason Hoevelmann's blog post What's In Your Pockets: Wire Cutters"Great post Jason. We discuss the same issues in a class I teach at my academy. During the lecture portion, I provide a demonstration of the most common types of cutters FF's carry and what they can and cannot cut through. I use various gauges…"
David D'Arcy commented on Paul Combs's blog post HEARING, BUT NOT LISTENING"Amen Paul. I'm tired of this topic being too taboo to talk about. Our fitness or lack there of in the fire service is directly related to the leading cause of injury and death. Still, by and large we ignore it. I am glad to see this topic…"
Profile Information
- Lives in:
- New Jersey
- Department:
- Middletown Township Fire Department
- Title/rank:
- Captain/Instructor
- Years of public service:
- 11
- Agency structure:
- Volunteer fire department
- Professional Qualifications:
- Firefighter 2
Fire Officer 1
IMS-Level 3
Level 2 Fire Service Instructor
Hazardous Materials Technician
Planning Manager - New Jersey Task Force One, Urban Search & Rescue
- Topics you provide training for:
- MTFD Training Academy Firefighter 1 Coordinator
ICS Instructor
NJSP Hazardous Materials Response Unit Instructor
Pump Operations
Thermal Imaging
Calling the Mayday
Rapid Intervention
Air Management
- Areas of expertise:
- Incident Command System
Thermal Imaging
Fire Pumps
Firefighting Foam
- Web site:
- http://www.middletownfireacademy.com
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 11:37am on June 7, 2012,
DALE G. PEKEL said… Hello David,
Thanks for the invite - All the best to you and your Department!
- At 8:23pm on December 11, 2011,
Jason Hoevelmann said… - Thanks for the ad, take care and be safe.
Jason
- At 7:04am on May 22, 2008,
Steve Gooley said… - Welcome to the site. Take a look at the New Jersey group located at http://community.fireengineering.com/group/newjersey. Feel free to join and make it your own.
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