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Brad Hoff
- 38, Male
- North Pole
- United States
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Brad Hoff's Groups
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The Battalion The Seri...
3 members
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Start Water
289 members
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Pandora's Box
54 members
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September 11th Health ...
15 members
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Swift Water Rescue
8 members
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HazMat Placards to Suc...
54 members
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Faith in the Fire Service
10 members
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Emergency Service Myths
6 members
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Wildland Firefighters
9 members
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Air Management - The S...
121 members
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Apparatus Specificatio...
35 members
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Leatherheads
30 members
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Calling all Volunteer's
24 members
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Bagpipe Brothers
9 members
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The Connection
14 members
Brad Hoff's Discussions
Sling - link mass harness
Replied Oct 28
Sling - link mass harness
Replied Oct 27
"Let us not become a name on the Walk of Honor but to Learn and Live to Walk in Their Honor".
Latest Activity
What house is this rig out of? My cousin works out of Towson usually.
I know that's your's because your wife would have gotten one that was a bit more romantic...hah hah.
I was going to put some smart a$$ comment down like .."You let your wife get a tat...cool"...LOL or "Marnie is pretty buff and one like that look...
Profile Information
- Residence.
- North Pole Alaska
- Department:
- Ft. Wainwright Fire & Emergency Services and North Star Volunteer Fire Department
- Title/rank:
- Fire Inspector @ Wainwright and Lieutenant @ NSVFD
- Years of public service:
- 24 volunteer and 18 career
- Agency structure:
- Military fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- I think a lot of issues in our department are universal like most others.
Tradition is a big one! Being true to your Brothers even if they may be different or not exactly think like you do....that really ruffles the feathers. Some people have no concept with what "Walk the Walk" Talk the Talk" really mean and you cannot have one without the other.
- Professional Qualifications:
- IFSAC Fire Officer I, II, Insp. I, II, Instr I, D/O & MWS, Aerial, ARFF, Pumper Hazmat IC & Technician, Telecommunicator I & II; Pennsylvania FF I, II & Alaska FF I, II, Instr. I; Trench & Confined space -Ice and High and low angle rescue; NIMS, CISM , Safety Officer, PIO, State of Alaska EMT II
- Topics you provide training for:
- FF I, FF II, Fire Inspection procedures, driving apparatus, water supply, firefighting basics, I do my best to share with those that are willing to learn our trade with my knowledge I have learned over the years from others and being on the job.
- Areas of expertise:
- "Ancora Imparo" means - Still I am learning" Michelangelo
"Omnis Cedo Domus - Everyone Goes Home I am a Firefighter"
"Noli nothis permittere te terere - Keep The Faith"
I am no expert in any one area. I do have lots of knowledge in many areas that I love to share so I can make room to learn more from all the people on here. It is already happening and still wanting to learn more.....guess I have a huge appetite for the Brotherhood and I can't get enough.
I am in the early stages of becoming a bagpiper and to get more involved in learning and developing a State wide protocol for an Honor Guard so that we can all be uniform and do it the same way everywhere. I feel this is important aspect because if you go to another area, most people would be familiar with the way it works and it would go much more smoothly.
You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and it does, use the duct tape.
Remember: Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.
If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.
Thanks in advance everyone
- Bio:
- Just a kid who always wanted to be a fireman and now as a grown single dad on occasion performs a humble calling both paid and volunteer. Love having the greatest job in the world and love learning new stuff eveyday and interacting with the people we serve as well as those who serve and wouldn't have it any other way!
I am not sure what I am going to do when I grew up?
Started as a jr. firefighter in 1985 @ the age of 14 in South Central PA.
U.S. Air Force Fire Protection Specialist 1991-1999 Eielson, Minot and Clear with two tours in Southwest Asia to U.A.E.
Joined North Star VFD in 1993 to present
1999 to present DOD Civilian firefighter in Alaska.
- Web site:
- http://www.northstarfire.org
Duty - Pride - Tradition
Welcome to the Alaska Interagency Coordination Center Click on situation report
Help us move the Alaska State Firefighters Memorial by buying a "Brick"
Wall collapse on firefighter
CVSFlags.com will make a cash donation to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation for purchases made through this web site
NFFF and NASCAR
The Battalion
Ice Shanty
Central Pa Fire Forums
Chief Corbett Trivia
OC FOOLS Quotes OC FOOLS "What I've Learned"
OC FOOLS Key Phrases
The House Watch
OC FOOLS "Old Glory"
OC FOOLS History of the Leather
OC FOOLS History of the Maltese Cross
OC FOOLS "He anin't heavey, He's my Brother"
View my page on Firefighter Nation
Help us move the Alaska State Firefighters Memorial by buying a "Brick"
Wall collapse on firefighter
CVSFlags.com will make a cash donation to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation for purchases made through this web site
NFFF and NASCAR
The Battalion
Ice Shanty
Central Pa Fire Forums
Chief Corbett Trivia
OC FOOLS Quotes OC FOOLS "What I've Learned"
OC FOOLS Key Phrases
The House Watch
OC FOOLS "Old Glory"
OC FOOLS History of the Leather
OC FOOLS History of the Maltese Cross
OC FOOLS "He anin't heavey, He's my Brother"
View my page on Firefighter Nation
Brad Hoff's Photos
Brad Hoff's Blog
Looking Back!
As usual I I found cool and interesting historical stuff from Chief Billy on Firefighter Close Calls.com. Probably got this stuff from our very own fire service history wizard Chief Glenn Corbett...LOL Anyway this was recently posted on the site about two historic fires tragically claiming the lives of our brothers in years past.
REMEMBERING THE LOSS OF 3 PHILADELPHIA FIREFIGHTERS "ONE MERIDIAN PLAZA"
Took plac… Continue
REMEMBERING THE LOSS OF 3 PHILADELPHIA FIREFIGHTERS "ONE MERIDIAN PLAZA"
Took plac… Continue
Posted on October 22, 2009 at 4:00pm —
Patriotism
Well it seems a lot has been happening in OUR country lately with American Flag displays in some apartment complex in Albany Oregon or a decal in a Pa FD not being allowed! In all my years in the Fire Service not much has been held more sacred than Patriotism and displaying the American flag and all that it stands for! We have all given our own personal sacrifices in one way or another and an insurmountable number have given their lives for OUR FLAG and COUNTRY to allow her to forever wave! What… Continue
Posted on October 19, 2009 at 11:30am — 5 Comments
Remember in all we do this day 9/11
This is a dark day for Americans and especially our profession. We must remain ever vigilant and never wavering in spirit and in Brotherhood. For what makes us weak will forever make us stronger. Fear not this day for God has us in His hands and the angels are among us. For today is a day of remembrance and also a day of reckoning that we know that those that gave their all are in Heaven and one day we will meet again.
So on this day and everyday always remember to honor not only our brothers a… Continue
So on this day and everyday always remember to honor not only our brothers a… Continue
Posted on September 11, 2009 at 7:21am —
Update on Alaskan Brother in Motorcycle accident
Below is from our brother Jeff's family and there is a link Help Jeff here you can go to if you wish to help. Also a friend in NC said a brother from the other side (Cop) was in a bike accident also and in much need of our prayers too.
No one knows the power of prayer until you have tried it and commit to never let up!
Hey Everyone, Jeff's daughters here, thanks so much for all the well wishes, prayers and support. He's improving ev… Continue
No one knows the power of prayer until you have tried it and commit to never let up!
Hey Everyone, Jeff's daughters here, thanks so much for all the well wishes, prayers and support. He's improving ev… Continue
Posted on September 1, 2009 at 10:26am — 1 Comment
An article on "Where Has the Brotherhood Gone?"
By Jason Zigmont
Whenever I visit different fire departments and talk to senior members, they all seem to say the same thing: "The fire service is not the way it used to be." They may have a point. It's not just the ever-changing technology and regulations. The biggest change seems to be in the decay of the brotherhood of firefighters.
There was a time when you could rely on your fellow firefighters for help with anything and the firehouse was the center of the community. Now you are lucky if… Continue
Whenever I visit different fire departments and talk to senior members, they all seem to say the same thing: "The fire service is not the way it used to be." They may have a point. It's not just the ever-changing technology and regulations. The biggest change seems to be in the decay of the brotherhood of firefighters.
There was a time when you could rely on your fellow firefighters for help with anything and the firehouse was the center of the community. Now you are lucky if… Continue
Posted on August 3, 2009 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (120 comments)
- At 7:50pm on November 11, 2009,
Doug Price said…
- I hear ya brother. She is a pretty wonderfull woman. Hope all is well with ya.
KTF!!
- At 10:04pm on November 6, 2009,
Doug Price said…
- Hey brother Im with ya on that one. Hope all is well with you and the little one. Check out my new pic i added and let me know what cha think. ake care. KTF!!!
- At 6:54pm on November 6, 2009,
Marcus VOODOO said… - Thank you! glade to be here
- At 6:08pm on November 6, 2009,
Christian Cossey said… - Sounds fun lol and thanks for keeping my recovery in your thoughts. I can't wait to come back. I'm not going to lie it's going to be hard at first emotionally, but I will have to deal with it if I want what I love to do.
- At 5:43pm on November 6, 2009,
Christian Cossey said…
- How's it going?
- At 11:17am on October 23, 2009,
Ray McCormack said… - Hey Brad I see your not a member of the Start Water group, whats up, don't you get fires up there?
Ray
- At 7:39am on October 23, 2009,
Adam Wiles said… - Definately call me when you get down here again! I go to York every year and I'm always up for riding! LOL... I've got a '01 Fatboy and she loves to go! I'm dying to visit Alaska so maybe you can show me around when I come up.
- At 3:08pm on October 21, 2009, Doug Price gave Brad Hoff a gift…
Here my friend is the beers we missed having at the outer banks. They can do until next summer.From the Gift Store
- At 7:18pm on October 20, 2009,
Adam Wiles said…
- LOL...It was actually caused by sparks while welding. The barn was well off when we got there but we were able to protect the house and keep it from damage. The house was only 20' away! It's a shame you don't live closer we could go ride. Nice bike by the way
- At 6:38pm on October 20, 2009,
Adam Wiles said…
- Hey Brad, nice to meet you. Yeah their station is really nice. I know a few guys over there too. Who is your friend there?
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