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Hey Brothers:
Just had an extremely good training exercise in the house, impromptu, a few notes from FDTN and our TIC. I was frustrated at finding any good drills, not having the time to really re-invent the wheel. But I should have looked here f...
A discussion forum for tips, tricks, and any training or uses of TI Cameras in todays Fire Service
A discussion forum for tips, tricks, and any training or uses of TI Cameras in todays Fire Service
Profile Information
- Residence.
- Yuba City, CA
- Department:
- Yuba City Fire Department / FOOLS International
- Title/rank:
- Captain / Executive Vice President
- Years of public service:
- 17
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Budget Cuts
Growth
Training
- Professional Qualifications:
- California State Fire Officer
Haz-Mat Specialist
Swift Water Rescue Technician
California State Instructor I
- Topics you provide training for:
- Thermal Imaging
Engine and Truck Co. Ops
Pump Operations
Rapid Intervention
Ladders
- Areas of expertise:
- Brotherhood
- Bio:
- I started in the fire service as a volunteer cadet with a small fire protection district at the age of 15. Since then I have become a Fire Captain with the Yuba City Fire Department. I am currently assigned to Engine Co. 3 in the Southside of Yuba City. I have been with Yuba City for 9 years and am on several of the specailized teams. I am a proud member of the NorCal chapter of the FOOLS International and try to pass on as much information and knowledge as possible. I feel that all members of the fire service should maintain this tradition of passing on the knowledge that has been given to us from members of past generations.
I have also been appointed as the Executive Vice President of the FOOLS International.
We must continue to train ourselves and our troops as much as possible.
Everyday is a Training Day!!!
FTM-PTB-RFB-EGH-KTF-DTRT
DUTY PRIDE TRADITION
"Long Live the FOOLS"
- Web site:
- http://www.norcalfools.com
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Comment Wall (87 comments)
- At 12:27pm on October 25, 2009,
Mark Wadsworth said…
- Eric,
Thanks for passing on the message and his contact information.
Mark
- At 12:14am on September 28, 2009,
Mark Wadsworth said…
- Eric.
You don't know me but I was wondering if Newquist still worked for you guys? If so...say hello from me. We went to Butte Fire Academy together and I have not seen him since. Thanks. Enjoy your posts by the way.
Mark
- At 7:58pm on August 26, 2009,
Ben Fleagle said…
- Good to hear from you boss, I look forward to moving the "issue" forward. We've been working on things at our end up here and are a little more prepared for the conversation when we are able to get everone together. Talk with you soon. RFB!!!!!
- At 8:53pm on August 16, 2009,
Ben Fleagle said…
- I'm not trimming!!! (my moustache) Hey brother, just decided to drop in and say "Hey". I like this format much better than that other one, nobody understands firemen on the other one and they keep asking irritating questions.
- At 5:00pm on July 2, 2009,
Billy Goldfeder said… - It was an absolute pleasure-just wish I could have stayed longer! Take care, seeya soon, Billy G
ps-NO TRIMMING (at least not our mustaches)
- At 10:32pm on June 6, 2009,
Adam Frick said… - I know its a pretty big state, and you are a little North of where I am going, but would you be able to reccomend anything fire related to do near the Los Angelos area? We will be traveling to San Pedro, CA in a month or so, and was curious if there was anything interesting to do. Sorry if you dont know however, THANKS!!!!
- At 1:57pm on May 23, 2009,
Todd McKee said… - Dear Friend,
Please allow me to invite you to the group called HazMat Placards to Success. This group will allow firefighters to discuss a step by step process for a Hazardous Materials response. From the firefighter to the hazmat technician. The first step has been posted in the group, with many more steps to come.
Thank you!
Todd McKee
- At 10:44am on May 15, 2009,
Austin Lindsey said… - hey cap long time no talk. hope all is well there in norcal.
- At 9:11pm on May 1, 2009,
JJ Blaker said… - Hi Eric
I'm a member, and I've been talking with Ben but just thought you might have something else being the V.P. . I have about 6 or 7 guys that are interested but it is hard to get the career guys and the paid on call guys schedules to meet up.
- At 1:44pm on April 25, 2009,
JJ Blaker said…
- Hello Eric, I wish I could have gotten to FDIC for the Brotherhood Bash but money is tight right now I hope for next year. Maybe you could send me somethings to help get a chapter stated in Adrian MI.
FTM-PTB, LEATHER FOREVER
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