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This is a place where students of George Washington University/EMS Management program can share their thoughts and ideas.
This is a place where students of George Washington University/EMS Management program can share their thoughts and ideas.
This is a place where students of George Washington University/EMS Management program can share their thoughts and ideas.
Fire Department Accreditation can do great things for a fire department, but can also change the way your department operates. Share your successes, challenges, and advice for other departments here.
In this group, we'll discuss all things building construction. What are the lessons of recent fires? What have past fires taught us?. What are the developing trends in construction that will impact our ability to fight future fires?
EMS is an integral part of the fire service and Fire Engineering magazine. Tell us the EMS topics we need to cover and let us know what you think about the EMS coverage in Fire Engineering. It's here to stay and you're part of it!
Fires & runs with a "Close Call" where we coulda, shoulda, woulda-or, it was simply not avoidable. Short and sweet: what happened, what we learned, would do different...or...sometimes this sh!t just happens. A place to pass it on for others to learn.
This group will focus on aggressive interior firefighting. We will address tactics that increase your chance of not getting jammed up and cover what actions to undertake if you do.We will cover some big issues as well as small tactical tips.
Mike and Casey,
Thank you so much for the valuable training you provides us at the South Carolina Firefighters Convention.
The message you are teaching will save firefighters lives!!
Missy
Don't Breathe Smoke!!!
The Rule Of Air Management(ROAM), NFPA 1404, Hydrogen Cyanide/Toxic Smoke, Firefighter Cancer, MAYDAY/Out of Air and all things Air Management
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 2:10pm on June 22, 2009,
Rick Lasky said…
- I can't believe I missed you :( I have been slammed and am just now getting to a lot of my messgaes on the site. Sorry, I'll make it up to you!! Se ya soon buddy, be safe,
Rick
- At 9:43am on March 10, 2009,
Rick Lasky said…
- Hi MIssy,
It was great meeting you!! I wish we had more time buddy. Please stay in touch and I hope to see you in July.
Be safe Sis!!
Rick
Profile Information
- Department:
- Parris Island Fire & Rescue; Burton Fire District
- Title/rank:
- Firefighter/Paramedic
- Years of public service:
- 8 yrs of public service, 9 yrs of military service
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Communication, training, FF safety and survival and leadership.
- Professional Qualifications:
- IFSAC FF1, FF2, Hazmat Awareness, Operations, and Technician, Driver/Operator, Fire Officer I, II, III, & IV, Fire Instructor I, II, & III, EMACS Hazmat ICS, COBRA Hazmat Technician, Radiological/Nuclear Technician, ARFF, and NREMT-Paramedic
Education:
Certificate in Fire Science
AAS Electronics Engineering Technology
AHS Emergency Medical Technician
- Topics you provide training for:
- EMS, HAZMAT, rescue training, and fire behavior/live fire training.
- Areas of expertise:
- I do not consider myself an expert of any subject. I am still a student of my trade and realize that there is something new to learn everyday that I am on the job.
I am a firm believer that if you know it all, then it is time for you to retire.
- Bio:
- I was first introduced to firefighting while serving in the United States Navy. I was a member of both the in-port and at-sea fire parties. In addition, I had the honor of being a member of the Damage Control Training Team onboard the USS John F. Kennedy. After the Navy I was removed from the fire service until I was reintroduced by a very close friend and mentor, who I am forever grateful.
I have served as a public servant since October 2001 when I became a member of the Burton Fire District as a volunteer firefighter. I caught the bug quickly and soon I left my manufacturing job as a quality assurance inspector and took a job as federal firefighter. This lasted for about six months, and then I went paid at Burton. I remained there until I took a second try at the federal system. I am currently a member of Parris Island Fire and Rescue onboard MCRD. In addition, I am still a member of the Burton Fire District. I serve as both a firefighter and a paramedic in both departments.
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