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Profile Information
- Residence.
- Yuba City, CA
- Department:
- Yuba City Fire Department / FOOLS International
- Title/rank:
- Captain / Executive Vice President
- Years of public service:
- 16
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Growth
Training
- Professional Qualifications:
- California State Fire Officer
Haz-Mat Specialist
Swift Water Rescue Technician
California State Instructor I
- Topics you provide training for:
- Thermal Imaging
Engine and Truck Co. Ops
Pump Operations
Rapid Intervention
Ladders
- Bio:
- I started in the fire service as a volunteer cadet with a small fire protection district at the age of 15. Since then I have become a Fire Captain with the Yuba City Fire Department. I am currently assigned to Engine Co. 1 in the Downtown area. I have been with Yuba City for 8 years and am on several of the specailized teams. I am a proud member of the NorCal chapter of the FOOLS International and try to pass on as much information and knowledge as possible. I feel that all members of the fire service should maintain this tradition of passing on the knowledge that has been given to us from members of past generations. We must train ourselves and our troops as much as possible. EGH-RFB
- Web site:
- http://www.norcalfools.com
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We have a great FOOLS chapter with many outstanding contributers to the service. I will be in INDY for FDIC. Let's keep in touch, I'll buy the first.
Art
I haven't been lazy about adding good calls to the blog, the problem is, is that we haven't had any in a while, of coure I also take off alot of time during the fall.
Have fun at the movies big brother!
Things are going good, we have a new proby in the house today, today is his first shift, and it's pretty fun to see him all starry eyed, and just happy to be here! He's cooking in the kitchen as we speak.
How's it hanging in Yuba City?
Just read your comments on Tradition & FOOOLS and on EE's photo on Chief Laskey's page. I commented on the FOOLS blog yesterday and two of the men at our last Southside FOOLS meeting (as always) were EE and MAC. As usual, these "traditional" firefighters had a great deal to add to our discussions. You are right about them... It has been my pleasure to learn from and teach with them. We are indeed lucky to have these FOOLS.
Great to "meet" you
Duty Pride Tradition
Art
Andrew
Ben
Great photos on your page, I love the cage over the doors. How does the cage move up and down? Is it locked in or can it move? That is great any more info would be much appreciated.
Thanks Bro and Stay Safe,
Andrew
You'll definatly see me in June. I just got back from a convention planning meeting as a matter of fact. It should be a great time. Hope things are going good out in Cali.
FTM/PTB
Adam
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