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Tim Linke

Residence.: Lincoln, NE

Department:: LFR/SWFR

Title/rank:: CPT/AC

Years of public service:: 15

Agency structure:: other

Top issues in your department:: Morale, Tactics, Training

Professional Qualifications:: FFI, FO I/II, FI I, NREMTP

Topics you provide training for:: Recruit Training, EMS, Engine Company Operations, Truck Company Operations, Extrication, Incident Command, Firefighter Survival/RIT

Areas of expertise:: Master of None

Bio:: Currently a Floating Captain/Paramedic with Lincoln, NE Fire and Rescue. Responsible for Recruit and Suppression Training. Also an Assistant Chief with Southwest Fire and Rescue, where I assist with various training functions. President, Flatwater FOOLs. Avid internet junkie, and student of the fire service. Married with one little boy.

Web site:: phyrtraining.blogspot.com

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Our definition of an Active Member is that they must make 20% of all calls (we average about 200 per year, so 40 calls) and 50% of all fire/ems/worknights/district meetings. This comes out to 6 fir... Read More »

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Little Things

As I was writing the "You Know What Really Grinds My Gears" Post, I was reminded of the things that really keep me coming back for more. Some are obvious, of course, but others more ethereal. Now that's a big word for a fireman...but don't worry, I looked it up. So, here are a few of the "Little Things" that keep me into the job...again, you can agree, disagree, laugh, or add to it....

1) A working fire.

2) A cigar back at the station after a working fire (don't worry...…

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Posted by Tim Linke on September 1st, 2008 at 5:25pm — 12 Comments (Add)

Do you know what really GRINDS my gears?

I'm sure that a few of you are fans of the TV Show "Family Guy." In one episode, Peter gets a job on the local newscast as a commentator. His spot was called "Ya' know what grinds my gears?" Of course, Peter's perspective on life is a little slanted, and wackiness ensued. I've decided to add this to my blog post as a "ya know what grinds me gears related to the fire service?" You can agree, disagree, laugh, or agree to disagree. I'll add more as I think of them.

Things that really "Gri…

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Posted by Tim Linke on August 27th, 2008 at 9:59pm — 11 Comments (Add)

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At 10:17pm on September 1st, 2008, Brent Sanger said…: Well, NWS just updated the track, and Hanna is now pointing at Charleston. I am not sure if anyone from here is headed to Gustav. I will find out tomorrow.

At 10:09pm on September 1st, 2008, Brent Sanger said…: Getting ready for Hurricane Hanna. From the current track, she will make landfall 35 miles due east of me in Brunswick. First direct hit on the GA coast in a very, very long time.

At 10:04pm on September 1st, 2008, Brent Sanger said…: Thanks for the add Brother. How's everything up in the Great Plains?

At 3:44pm on August 25th, 2008, Ed Hadfield said…: No not surfin' just catching up on things in the office. You rose to the list of things to do..

At 7:16pm on June 29th, 2008, Christopher Naum, SFPE said…: Glad to hear that....Stay safe on the shift...
Been real busy myself, planning for the fisrt live webcast (live streaming video) for a new PIP program at Firehouse Expo in Baltimore via Firehouse.com.
Working on a new book project thru Delmar-writing a book on Building Construction w/ an integration on FF safety, Command Risk Mgmt....plus lost of other stuff.
Lets talk at some point and see if you'd like to "sponsor" a weekend Building Construction call up your way. LMK.
talk to you soon.....

At 5:57am on June 27th, 2008, Christopher Naum, SFPE said…: Hey Tim;
How's everything, hope all is good on the job and at home...hope to talk to you soon.
Stay safe....

At 9:03am on June 12th, 2008, Shane Cuttlers said…: Hey Tim, I finally signed up and joined. Thanks for the Invite. Later Bro

At 9:50am on May 4th, 2008, Tom Chapman said…: Hey Tim, just joined up. Very cool

At 7:40am on April 29th, 2008, Mark Gregory said…: Hey Tim, welcome aboard. If I can be of any assistance, drop me a line.......

At 5:36pm on April 13th, 2008, David Ebel said…: Visit Emergency and Disaster Responders
A site for responders by responders.. please check it out for yourself. Be honored to have you see for yourself.

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