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Permalink Reply by Nick Morgan on June 7, 2008 at 10:24am

My name is Nick Morgan, I'm a 17 year veteran with the St Louis MO Fire Department; with over 24 years total fire service experience. I am currently enrolled in the BS in Fire Science program through Columbia Southern University. So far I have only been able to take one course, however I really enjoyed it and look forward to taking more and eventually completing my degree through CSU. I have been promoting CSU's degree program by "word of mouth" to interested members of my own department.

Permalink Reply by Robert Owens on June 7, 2008 at 1:05pm

You know its just like me to start something and not add my own welcome to it.

My name is Robby Owens I am 26 years old and currently am a career firefighter for the Henrico County (VA) Division of Fire. I have 11 years of fire service experience combined career and volunteer. I come from a fire service family (Dad, Brother, cousins). I am currently enrolled in the Fire Science program as well. I am only 9 classes from graduating (I will be down to 7 in about 2 weeks). So far I have loved the program it is easy to do with a young kid and working a shift work schedule. I have also been spreading the program around by word of mouth.


So why start this group?? Well I wanted to give the CSU crowd a place to converse outside the "school" enviroment. I also hope this can serve as an informational and motivational group. It is always easier to do something especially school when you have a partner.....and in my eyes we are already the best partners in the world because we are brothers and sisters. So feel free to start discussions, threads etc. This is your group make it what you want it to be.

Permalink Reply by Scott Tichenor on June 11, 2008 at 10:00pm

My name is Scott Tichenor. I am 34 years old and I am currently a Lieutenant with the White River Township Fire Department in Greenwood Indiana. I have 12 years of firefighting experience with eight of those being career. I got my start in the Air Force and it has helped me in every step of my career. I have a bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership from a school here in Indiana. I am currently enrolled in Columbia Southern's MBA program. My concentration for my degree is in Public Administration. My best friend guided me to Columbia Southern and now we have about five or more firefighters enrolled in the school.

Thank you for starting this group!

Lt. Scott Tichenor

Permalink Reply by Robert Owens on June 12, 2008 at 7:22am

Welcom Scott.....I took a class at FDIC from someone in White River (can't remember his name) it seems like you guys have a great organization there.....thanks for joining.

Permalink Reply by Darin Keith on July 13, 2008 at 9:57am

I am Darin Keith, 32 years old. I I have 9 years combined Career/Volunteer fire service. I am a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Rock Island Arsenal Fire Dept. in Rock Island, IL. I will be starting my Associates in Fire Science next month. I have 7 classes to complete to finish my degree. I was lucky enough to recieve a scholarship to help pay for the classes. I am really looking forward to starting. I also have been spreading the word with my coworkers.

Permalink Reply by Nick Morgan on September 26, 2008 at 10:45pm

Hey Scott, when were you in the Air Force and where were you stationed? I was in from Oct. 86 to Feb. 91 and stationed at "wonderful" Eaker AFB in Blytheville (Where?) AR. My Air Force Firefighter training has helped me out more than once.

Permalink Reply by Ray Murphy on March 23, 2009 at 5:49pm

Hello everybody, my name is Ray Murphy and I am a firefighter/Investigator with the city of Beaufort Fire Department. I live in Beaufort South Carolina, married for 7 years and have a two year old boy named Jackson.
I am in the fire science program at Columbia Southern and have three classes left for my bachelors and yes I enjoy the hell out of it. Thanks for making this group

Permalink Reply by Steve Wilson on April 26, 2009 at 1:35pm

Steve Wilson, Asst. Fire Chief
Montoursville, PA

Recently started an MBA Program and it seems to be very user friendly and flexible for my schedule!

Permalink Reply by Kim Plash on May 12, 2009 at 8:51am

Hi, My name is Kim Plash and I have been working for CSU for over two years as an Educational Representative for our Fire Science degree programs. Many of you have met me at Fire Service conventions and expositions; I truly enjoy my job of traveling around, meeting all of you, and sharing information on our online degree programs in Fire Science.