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Steve West
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Fireground Strategies ...
106 members
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COMPANY DRILLS
375 members
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Becoming a Better Inst...
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Tactical Building Bloc...
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Start Water
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For those members preparing for a promotional exam or who just want to challenge their decision-making skills. Scenarios will be posted. Answers will be provided a few days later. Discussion or arguements can follow.
DRILLS ONLY.....A resource for Company Officers to assist with the delivery of company level training. List the learning objectives and a step by step approach for conducting the drills safely.
A group to discuss becoming a better instructors!
I would have to agree with several of the brothers, We are taught early in our careers Left for Life, However through experience we know we bring alot of the heat down on us in an atmosphere such as a porential Flashover, The technique that is pro...
Hey Frank Thanks for all the up to date information, Got a question. The last chance breathing filter, where am i able to purchase one. OR is there a way i can demo one to my fire department in hopes of purchasing many. Thanks, Steve West
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.
A place to discuss Engine Company Operations.
Tools that you carry in your pockets, on your rigs, have fabricated or modified. All ideas are welcome, Truck, Engine, Rescue..... Show us!
Profile Information
- Department:
- Greenville Fire Department
- Title/rank:
- Firefighter/Paramedic
- Years of public service:
- 12
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Dedication, Pride, Loyalty
- Professional Qualifications:
- • I have been a volunteer firefighter with #9 Township in Jasper, NC 1998-Present
• Employed with the City of Greenville as a Firefighter/EMT 2001-Present
• Certified Fire Instructor 2001-Present
• North Carolina Paramedic certificate received 2004
• Member of the Greenville Urban Search and Rescue Team 2005-Present
• SAFE Teens Instructor 2005-Present
• Paramedic with the Town of Winterville 2005-Present
• Letter of Accommodation for Life saved during fire 2005
• Member of Greenville Fire /Rescue hiring committee 2006-Present
• Truck Company Instructor Train-the Trainer Certified 2006
• NC Breathing Equipment School Graduate FALL 2007
• National Fire Academy Certificate Firefighter Safety mayday Training 2007
• National Fire Academy Certificate Firefighter Hands on Training mayday 2007
• Recertified Fire Instructor OSFM 2007
• Rapid Intervention Team Instructor 2007
• Recertified North Carolina Paramedic October 2008
• Promoted to the Rank of Fire/ Rescue II 2008
• FEMA Certifications ; IS-00005, IS-00100, IS00200, IS-00200FW, IS-00700, IS-00800
• Home Sprinkler System installation Technician 2008
• OSFM Fire Officer I Portfolio Approved January 2009
• Throughout my childhood I was involved with the Boy Scouts of America in which I attained the rank of Eagle Scout. I am very much still involved with the Boy Scouts today as a Scout Instructor.
• I am a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church
• I am involved with the Special Olympics of North Carolina as a Coach and supporter for kids and adults with special needs.
• I am a member of the North Carolina Masons where we assist children at the Oxford orphanage.
• I am a member of the North Carolina Sudan Shriners where we help crippled and burned children.
• I am a member of #9 Township Volunteer Fire Department.
• East Carolina University Athletic supporter 2006- Present
• Eastern NC SAFE Teens instructor
• Firefighter Survival Instructor
• Rapid Intervention Instructor
• Committee member for Firefighter Survival
- Areas of expertise:
- RIT
Truck Company Ops
Firefighter Survival
Brotherhood & loyalty
Steve West's Photos
Steve West's Blog
A Firefighters Glove
A Firefighter's Gloves hold many things, From elderly arms to a kids
broken swing, From the hands they shake and the backs they pat, To
the tiny claw marks of another treed cat. At 2 am they are filled
with the chrome, From the DWI who was on her way home. And the
equipment they use to roll back the dash, From a family of 6 she
involved in the crash. The brush rakes in Spring wear the palms out,
When the wind does a "90" to fill them with doubt. The thumb of the
glove wipes the sweat from the br… Continue
broken swing, From the hands they shake and the backs they pat, To
the tiny claw marks of another treed cat. At 2 am they are filled
with the chrome, From the DWI who was on her way home. And the
equipment they use to roll back the dash, From a family of 6 she
involved in the crash. The brush rakes in Spring wear the palms out,
When the wind does a "90" to fill them with doubt. The thumb of the
glove wipes the sweat from the br… Continue
Posted on May 6, 2009 at 7:58am —
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 3:27pm on July 17, 2009,
Frank Ricci said…
- Steve, I will be away till the 27th. I am taking a break from all the press and DC politics over our case. Please call me on the 27th or after. I would love to help you out. 203-285-4907
- At 4:22pm on May 1, 2009,
Mark C Glass said… - Capt. kay said it best today, we have hoesmen and then we have firefighters. Problem is there are more of them than use and that's a damn shame
- At 9:15am on April 28, 2009,
Mark C Glass said…
- Thanks for the invite BROTHER
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