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Kristopher Holien's Groups
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Smoke Divers
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Quotes, Quotes, and Mo...
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Common Sense Firefighting
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Start Water
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http://www.seattlesbravest.com/honor_guard.htm
Hey Brother, this is the link for the Seattle Firefighters Honor Guard. Contact through the Seattles Bravest Charity, and I am sure they can put you in contact with someone who should be able to help...
The Georgia Smoke Diver Association conducts a 6 day class that is extremely challenging. The class offers the students the opportunity to develop situational awarness skills, survival, advanced search and leadership.
I HAVE NO AMBITION IN THIS WORLD BUT ONE, AND THAT IS TO BE A FIREMAN.
You have 2 Ears, 2 hands, 2 Feet and 1 Mouth. Use it proportionally!
The difference between a man and a boy is, a boy wants to grow up to be a fireman, but a man wants to gro...
A timely quote can say what a thousand words can't Some are famous, some infamous. Some are just great statements about this crazy busines we're in. Do you have some great quotes to add? Where did they come from? Share your quotes
Comment Wall (14 comments)
- At 11:47pm on June 14, 2009,
Brian Arnold said… - Hey brother,
Thanks for the add. Enjoyed your comments in the Start Water group. Profile pic is great, but I didn't know you had 300' sticks in Seattle. Looks like your on top of the world.
- At 11:46am on June 9, 2009,
Frank Ricci said… - Thanks for your support
- At 11:05am on March 20, 2009,
Scott Thompson said… - Thanks Kris
- At 1:16pm on March 5, 2009,
Scott Thompson said…
- Hey Kris I just read your post about training ideas and the deck of cards drill. I am a big supporter of the BASICS. Would you mind putting this drill in the group Company Drills so that others can use it? Great drill...
Be Safe
- At 7:36pm on February 12, 2009,
Dave McGrail said… - Brother,
Thank you for the positive feedback....
Keep up the good work...
Dave Mc.
- At 12:22pm on December 12, 2008,
Jimmy Grostick said… - Kris.... I left some beta on the IFSAC Inst. 2 on the group...
Let me know if you need anything that might help... Hope I wasn't too late..
Take care Bro..
Jimmy
- At 9:50am on November 29, 2008,
Josh Materi said… - Hey Brother,
Hows it going? Getting any work?
Stay Safe
Josh Materi
- At 8:15pm on October 20, 2008,
Phil Jose said… - Kris,
Glad you enjoyed it. I also believe that the training is very good overall. What did you think about the question and answer session after the evolutions?
- At 9:10pm on October 7, 2008,
Josh Materi said…
- Thanks Brother, very nice of you to say. I am really looking forward to it. Thanks for the encouraging words.
Stay safe.
- At 2:18pm on October 7, 2008,
Paul Conway said… - Hey Bro yes it is. Stay safe
PC
Profile Information
- Residence.
- The Gig
- Department:
- Seattle
- Title/rank:
- Fireman
- Years of public service:
- 7 Paid 2 Volly 5 ARMY
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- TRAINING TRAINING TRAINING
The day you decide you don't need any more training, is the day you retire!
- Professional Qualifications:
- Firefighter 1, Instructor 2, Rescue Systems 1, 2, Instructor, Trench Rescue, NFA Alum, Fire Officer 1 (Qualified waiting for FF2), EMT (Past IV Tech),
- Areas of expertise:
- In the grand scheme of things, I have all of about 3 days in the Fire Service. Expertise is for those that have retired.
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