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This group is for the exchange of information and ideas among Honor Guard members and Commanders
This group is for the exchange of information and ideas among Honor Guard members and Commanders
Well it's official! We are going to have only the second honor Guard in the state of Alaska after Anchorage. I am proud that my Federal Fd is taking on this task and we have obtained some guidelines from the San Diego Federal Fire DepartmentFedera...
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- Lewisville Tx.
- Department:
- Lewisville Fire Department
- Title/rank:
- Firefighter/Paramedic............Honor Guard Commander
- Years of public service:
- 11
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- My department has meny issues that we take to hart everyday. They start with safety, training and mentoring. this starts at the top and goes to every person in the department
- Professional Qualifications:
- Firefighter/Paramedic
intermediate Firefighter
Intermediate Fire Instructor
Paramedic instructor
- Topics you provide training for:
- I am a classroom and a live fire flashover instructor
- Areas of expertise:
- I am not a expert at anything there are a few topics that I might know more about then others
- Bio:
- I live and work in L:ewisville Tx. I was a vol firefighter for 13 years before I got hired by Keller Fire Rescue where I worked for 4 years. I then went to work for Lewisville Fire Department where I have work for just over 6 years. I am the Honor Guard Commander here in Lewisville and I am sure that there are some great Honor Guards around this country but I will stack my guys against any of them
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Comment Wall (17 comments)
- At 11:17am on February 5, 2009,
Roger Groves said…
- Jim,
It was true Honor and privilege working with you at the funerals for or fallen brothers in Kilgore. Your commitment to honoring these brothers shows your dedication to never forgetting a fallen firefighter. If you ever need anything in the future give me a call and we will be there. Hope to see you at the Symposium Lewisville is hosting, if not me then some of our Honor Guard members will be there.
- At 3:10pm on January 7, 2009,
Brad Hoff said…
- Brother, 55 to me is t-shirt, shorts and sun tan weather while drinking cold beer and out fishing. We had 55 below the other day and a few brothers were out working a job on the West side. Actually being a frozenhosehead instead of literally is no fun. So can my buddies...that would be you and Chief Lasky give a Texas heeve ho to some warm weather to your big brother Alaska? We sure could use it. Maybe you could see if Rick could fit you in his luggage when he comes up here this year in July when it's actually 80's and 90's and we can do some fishing. Oh and I'm getting into learning how to play the bagpipes too so if you guys have any practice chanter sheet music or online that you could show me I'd appreciate it.
Stay safe brother and warm...LOL
Brad
- At 10:01pm on September 8, 2008,
Brandon Woodward said… - Hey Jimbo...Just a word of encouragement...Any company will be better having you on the roster. It is an honor to have someone of your caliber on the board, and we look forward to having you.
- At 3:52pm on May 5, 2008,
Bobby Halton said… - Jim
Rick should have the video it was your Lewisville guys doing the shooting I sure would like to get a copy posted in here.
- At 8:30am on May 5, 2008,
Mark Lee said… - Yea, I missed being able to get over there. Trying to figure out where we are at with the new responsibilities and all. I saw a short you tube video performance in front of the hall that was pretty cool.
Hope it went well and I look forward to seeing you guys soon...
- At 10:14am on May 4, 2008,
Tiger Schmittendorf said… - Thanks Jim -
That's great to hear that we're not as crazy as we thought we were. LOL
I'd greatly appreciate it if you could send me any supporting materials from the symposium.
Thanks in advance.
- At 10:18am on April 17, 2008,
Jeff Patterson said… - Thank you for getting back with me. Great plug for the Chief's book. I've been meaning to get it anyway. Take care....
- At 11:58am on April 13, 2008,
Jeff Patterson said…
- Thanks for the kind words. If I could guess on your friends from Clearwater it would be Doug Swartz and Pete Georgantas? I was the Special Ops Chief responsible for the Honor Guard and a member of the Honor Guard. I've got a question for you? Chief Lasky mentioned a dedication program for new apparatus. Any chance I could get a copy? We are putting some in service and wanted to start this tradition. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
- At 9:07am on April 7, 2008,
Christi Haymore said… - I forgot....Yes I am one of the founding members of Sun Coast FOOLS.
- At 9:03am on April 7, 2008,
Christi Haymore said…
- If you mean Seminole in Pinellas County, I am 45mins south. I'll look into the name, it doesn't ring a bell, but I am awful with names. I reconize people and just say "I know you" :)
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