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F.O.O.L.S. International
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Brad Hoff May 13.
Welcome, Tim Kelahan!
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Besides my Department the F.O.O.L.S. Is the best thing I have joined in the fire service. This is just one of the reasons why. I think every brother should be a F.O.O.L.S. member
Offering a test in June, not sure how many we are hiring. I know for sure of two but could be more. Lately we have been hiring in 4,s but who knows this time around thats beyond me.
We will probably be hiring a couple of guys here in Rock Island due to retirements this year. Testing will be in June.
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Have folks been watching the headline lately? "Union not recognized by municipality" Union members work 5 hours of a week for free and pay 15 to 20 % more for health insurance to keep jobs" Firefighters hammered in the Press for sticking to their guns on Negotiated Contract terms, Union members agree to wage freezes with no return or re-negotiation dates set.-
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What happened to the public that loved us, that grieved when we died or where injured, that came to our defence when they felt we had bee… Continue
Posted on September 17, 2009 at 5:16pm — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 10:42am on November 1, 2008,
Ben Fleagle said… - Check out the pics of University RediMix going up in smoke. Foam urethane is an incredible fuel, isn't it?
Miss you too boss.
- At 11:00pm on October 7, 2008,
Rick Lasky said… - Thanks brother!!
- At 6:09pm on October 4, 2008,
Christopher Naum, SFPE said… - Hey bro,
glad to see you're still kickin around....great to hear from you...stay in touch and stay safe...
- At 12:36pm on October 3, 2008,
Brent Kaiser said… - Hey Brother! Man it's been a long time. So I take it you made it up to the state conference?! I sure wish I could have been there. Did you instruct or just participate?
- At 5:42pm on October 2, 2008,
Bobby Halton said… - Tim, was great meeting you up in Alaska, but that cold I had turned into pneumonia you guys are killing me! Can't wait to get back up there, hope you guys enjoyed my talk. Your fellow fool
- At 5:36pm on October 2, 2008,
Billy Goldfeder said… - Better get that mustache trimmed! haha
Seriously-thanks for the invite-seeya soon!
Billy
Profile Information
- Residence.
- Prescott Valley, Arizona
- Department:
- Central Yavapai Fire District
- Title/rank:
- Captain
- Years of public service:
- 25
- Agency structure:
- Combination fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Training
Funding
Moving to the future
- Professional Qualifications:
- Fire Instructor / TRT (Swiftwater, Ice, Mud, Rope, Con. Space , Avalanche, Dive, Trench, USAR, ICS instructor) PIO,
- Topics you provide training for:
- Special Operations
- Areas of expertise:
- Special Operations
- Bio:
- 25 Plus year firefighter
20 Years of teaching Technical Rescue thru my private company.
Career departments - Fairbanks Ak, Anchorage Ak, Mat-Su borough Ak ,
Central Yavapai Az,
Volunteer Departments - Tri- Valley Ak. , McKinley Village Ak., NPS Denali Park Ak
- Web site:
- http://therescuecompany.com
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