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Dennis E Sampson
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- Matawan, NJ
- United States
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Dennis E Sampson's Groups
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Common Sense Firefighting
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South Carolina Firefight…
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Fire Law Forum with Lega…
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Command Safety
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Vehicle Technology - Con…
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Dennis E Sampson's Discussions
Your life as a firefighter, a short story.
8 Replies
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael T Rapcavage Oct 26, 2008.
Alarm System Reset or Silence and turn over to ?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis E Sampson Feb 20, 2009.
Fighting Policy and Standards, At who's Cost ?
1 Reply
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jay Lowry Jul 14, 2008.
MBFD Station 4 Engine 2977 "TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS"
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Robert Whitaker replied to Dennis E Sampson's discussion Regionalizing Fire Services and Breaking home rule"The small and middle sized urban departments cannot ignore consolidation in the current economic environment. The efficiencies created cannot be questioned. We cannot continue to operate like we have. The balance of desire for home rule with cost…"
Barry Greer replied to Dennis E Sampson's discussion Regionalizing Fire Services and Breaking home rule"Todd, you put your finger right on the political problem, and the Eugene-Springfield merger happened with a three year plan that took full effect when the Springfield chief retired. Other political solutions are possible from either the ground…"
Todd Jennings replied to Dennis E Sampson's discussion Regionalizing Fire Services and Breaking home rule"I agree totaly. We have to look at the big picture, the people in our cities. The problem we have here is that all the chiefs dont like that because they have their own little kingdome. They dont want to give up controll. …"
Barry Greer replied to Dennis E Sampson's discussion Regionalizing Fire Services and Breaking home rule"Regional fire service is long overdue in many places in the country, especially on the East Coast where fire district boundaries that date from the colonial era make no sense any longer. Camden County, New Jersey is a prime example. Some…"
Dennis E Sampson commented on Steve Gooley's group New Jersey"Hello John Lewis,
As a politically retired Captain of 35 yrs I feel your pain. The answer is that volunteers are not required to maintain any continuing education after passing the fire academy. As a heavy debated issue for many years and I…"
Dennis E Sampson left a comment for mike bryant"Hey mike ,
This is Dennis, Do not send miss nancy back an E-mail. I have seen this before in other places and question why? This comes from overseas. Lots of red flags here. "
mike bryant replied to Dennis E Sampson's discussion Regionalizing Fire Services and Breaking home rule"Wow, it's finally happening there to. Locally regionalization has been very beneficial with the ability to upgrade and make heavier responses for F/S, R/Q, T/C and such. No boundary limits, no politics and more manpower to the calls…"
Dennis E Sampson replied to Dennis E Sampson's discussion Regionalizing Fire Services and Breaking home rule"Hey Mike,
I started this post in April of 2008 and here it is Feb, 2011 and the push is on, not just in NJ but on a national level. The politicans have seen the light before we have and they will make us go blind. We have failed to see our…"
mike bryant replied to Dennis E Sampson's discussion Regionalizing Fire Services and Breaking home rule"Interesting discussion here... When I entered the FS I did not know that other areas of the Country did not have Local Government, Counties, State and Feds. I was on another website and made the comment "send your RFP to the County…"
Dennis E Sampson's discussion was featuredRegionalizing Fire Services and Breaking home rule
Have we reached a point in the fire service to better serve our communities and cities, we should regionalize our resources to respond to the increasing need for manpower to fight fires ,money for budgets and equipment, by eliminating borders and creating a response area supported by a regional tax ? I believe the Idea has merit. Your Thoughts.
John K. Murphy replied to Dennis E Sampson's discussion Regionalizing Fire Services and Breaking home rule"Regionalization has worked well in Washington State where there are many departments creating larger more efficient organizations. They generaly do not save a lot of money on the front end but over the long term, there is a reduction in duplication…"
Larry Hassman replied to Dennis E Sampson's discussion Regionalizing Fire Services and Breaking home rule"
Joe I like a person with an open mind, you present an objective well informed approach. I was intently interested in all you had to say up to the last sentence. "CHIEFS" what to do with them. My experience with chiefs is they…"
Dennis E Sampson replied to Jeff Schwering's discussion RIT, where are we, stone age or 2010? in the group Common Sense Firefighting"Hey Jeff,
Heres my take on your question! I like the term FAST (firefighter assist and search team) because it truly stands for the purpose of those gathered with specified equipment to assist, find, rescue one of our own.(stoneage) Rapid…"
Profile Information
- Lives in:
- Matawan NJ
- Department:
- MBFD Fire Rescue Station 4 Engine 2977
- Title/rank:
- Retired Captain, not by choice but by "POLITICS"
- Years of public service:
- 35 years
- Agency structure:
- Volunteer fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- 1) Firefighter Safety
2) Establishing Standards to meet todays fire service goals
3) Ridding the bad habbits of yesteryear
4) Creating an atmosphier based on PRIDE and PROFFESIONALISM
- Professional Qualifications:
- Fire Service Instructor
State Certified Firefighter
National and State Certified EMT
Certified Ice and Cold Water Rescue Tec
Vehicle Extracation Tec
Fire Service Officer
- Topics you provide training for:
- Live Burn Training," State Certified Facility Only"
Eng Co and Truck Co Operations
SCBA Training Live Burn and Smoke Machine
Forcible Entry
Vehicle Extracation
RIT Operations
Firefighter Safety
- Areas of expertise:
- The areas I provide training for are stated above and are due to a high degree of proficiency obtained from my years of service and continuing education and work on the job. I believe the term Expert or Expertiese puts a person above themselves.
The Fire Service Changes Every Day as does our training
- Bio:
- Taking Pride in 35 yrs of Vol Fire Service earning through hard work the ranks to Deputy Chief with 15 yrs as a Captain. The "BEST" years as a Captain and the last five riding with my son.
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Comment Wall (21 comments)
- At 8:50pm on May 11, 2009, Bobby Gene Maton II said…
- My address is bmaton@hotmail.com.
- At 8:48pm on May 11, 2009, Bobby Gene Maton II said…
- The facial hair issue has come up in our department. Could you please email your policy on facial hair? Thank You.
- At 12:26pm on January 3, 2009,
le neouanic laurent said…
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my mail : laurent.leneouanic@cegetel.net
happy new year for you and your family ,so long .laurent
- At 11:11am on December 30, 2008,
Anthony Avillo said…
- sorry to hear they don't get it
sometimes the good old boy club is stronger than the leadership
they don't get it that u r looking out 4 them -- saving them from themselves
their actions could have hurt them and thioer brothers
shame on them and the rest of the dept for not supporting u
on the good note, you did your job -- everyone went home
be safe
- At 9:15pm on July 13, 2008,
Todd McKee said… - Yes I did thanks man I am going to use one on Tuesday to train. Let me know if I can repay you for postage or send you something sometime. God Bless! Todd McKee
- At 11:29am on July 4, 2008,
Christopher Naum, SFPE said… - Thanks for the invite. Let me know if I can support any of your future training needs. Stay safe brother....
- At 8:30pm on June 30, 2008, Todd McKee said…
- Brother I GOT THEM TODAY! I am looking them over tomorrow
- At 10:59pm on June 26, 2008, Todd McKee said…
- Hey I wanted to let you know i have not seen them. Did you mail them to
Todd McKee
71 Stone Hedge Row Drive
Johnstown, Ohio 43031
- At 10:32pm on June 18, 2008, Todd McKee said…
- Thanks BRO
- At 11:25am on June 14, 2008,
Chad Berg said… - No, I'm not the "producer" of cop vs. fireman. Though I'm a huge fan as well. The picture above was taken while I was helping out with a class in Fairbanks, Alaska. They found a way to purchase the puppets and just have fun with them. They are not the originators either.
Though I did hear that both Perry and Jake may make an appearance at the FOOLS convention in Seattle next month. If you are a FOOL, get your arse registered.
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