"Once again I find myself posting on here and asking WHY are the FREE classes being offered by the NJ Division of Fire Safety not full to capacity, this is porbably the last of the free stuff we will see from the state and the fire service needs to…"
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John Lewis left a comment for Paul Melfi"Hey Paul what's going on brother, Looks like I may see you again in your part of the state next year, with the Golf Tournament heading to the East Coast. Stay well brother.
JL"
John Lewis left a comment for Dave Dodson"Hey Dave, just checked out my messages on FE Community, thanks for the good wishes hope all is well with you brother, May 2010 be a happy and Healthy one for you, hope to see you soon. JL"
John Lewis commented on Steve Gooley's group New Jersey"According to the NJdivision of Fire Safety and kean university the open enrollment for this semester is available on line. The NJ Division of Fire Safety offers FREE training classes all over the state, not just for Fire inspectors and Instructors.…"
Profile Information
- Lives in:
- Wayne, NJ
- Department:
- City of Passaic (NJ) Fire Department
- Title/rank:
- Lieutenant / Training Officer
- Years of public service:
- 28
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Safety
Manpower
Morale
- Professional Qualifications:
- Fire Instructor
Fire Investigator
Fire Inspector
- Topics you provide training for:
- Garden Apartments & Townhouses
Basement Firefighting
Accoutability
Truck Operations
Engine Ops
- Areas of expertise:
- Back to Basics
Firefighter Safety
Comment Wall (31 comments)
- At 7:33pm on June 4, 2009,
Ron Smith (a.k.a. G-Ron) said… - I was good seeing you too Brother. I will not be able to make it to the convention due to a new addition to the family on May 29th.
I will be at the Firehouse Expo (Wed. to Sun.), hope to see you there.
- At 6:31pm on May 21, 2009,
Paul Melfi said… - Hey Bro,
I took the year off at INDY because they were cutting instructors...so after many years since working with Andy Fredericks, I thought it would be my turn. I will see you next year there.
- At 8:13am on December 2, 2008,
Peter F. Kertzie said… - Thanks for the note John! As the excitement of the promotion ceremony fades, I now must face the fact that I don't work on a fire truck anymore. The reason why I was here in the first place.
PFKertzie
- At 1:29pm on November 11, 2008,
Jay Blake said… - Hey John, good talking to you the other day, things were crazy on friday and I knew would couldn't meet, maybe next time. Stay safe at work, I hear those papercuts can be really bad.
- At 9:43pm on October 12, 2008,
John Bierling said… - Hello Lt. Lewis,
I would like to send you some information about Incident Command Training which is critical to success when bad things happen. Would you please send your email address so I can send this information to you.
Thanks,
John Bierling
- At 10:53am on July 28, 2008,
Mike Daley said… - Hey brother-
Good to see you too. Class went really well. Sorry there were no seats for you guys!!
I appreciate the offer, as I would be more than willing to reciprocate anytime!!
Stay safe!!
DIESEL
- At 2:06pm on June 23, 2008,
Steve Gooley said… - Welcome to the New Jersey Group. Make sure you invite your fellow New Jersey Brothers. This is your group so feel free to pass on some knowledge, start or join any discussion, or if you’re looking for a place to vent, vent away
- At 9:05pm on May 28, 2008, Steve Gooley said…
- Welcome to the site. Take a look at the New Jersey group located at http://community.fireengineering.com/group/newjersey. Feel free to join and make it your own.
- At 12:57pm on May 22, 2008,
Julie Simmons said… - Hey John, how have you been?
- At 3:59pm on May 17, 2008,
John Melfa said… - Hay, Johnny. I'm still bouncing around. It will be a while before I get a home. But thats ok. I get to see the City, and cought a few good jobs.
Be safe.
JP
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