Bob Allard

, Male

Tonawanda

United States

Profile Information:

Lives in:
City of Tonawanda - New York
Department:
City of Tonawanda Fire
Title/rank:
Firefighter
Years of public service:
since 1971 on and off now on again
Agency structure:
Combination fire department
Top issues in your department:
number of members
Professional Qualifications:
Several,
Fire Investigator
State Fire Instructor
Topics you provide training for:
All types
Areas of expertise:
Still learning myself
Airport Firefighter
Bio:
Retire from Niagara Falls Airport Fire Dept (25 yrs)were I was Captain in the Fire Prevention Office my last five yrs. Before that I was a Driver/Operator and drove and operated all different types of Crash Vehicles as I worked at the Niagara Falls Airport.
Retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserves Fire Dept(21 yrs.)I was a Deputy Fire Chief my last several years, but I came up through the ranks just like everyone else, went to several different schools. I was one of about 3 others in the Air Force as a Fire Investigator as OSI did most investigations when needed.
New York State Fire Instructor(5 yrs.) I am a New State Fire Instructor assigned to Erie County, teaching different classes and I myself still take class to help me with all the new things going on in the fire services as when I first got in in 1971 it was here is your gear see you at the next fire if you all know what I mean.

Comment Wall:

  • Bob Allard

    I need help with that Badge area, how does it work or what do I need to do to add more , if I need to even do this.

    Mar 29, 2008

  • Bob Allard

    Hello All;
    Have a safe and uneventful weekend,

    Stay safe, Train often

    Mar 29, 2008

  • Bob Allard

    Last time today,

    I saw a product that was used by firefighters to keep from getting lost in a structure, it was a compass for firefighters to use, but now I can not find it anywhere, does anyone know or has anyone heard of this, Please let me know or send me the web site.

    TKS, and Good Nite

    Mar 29, 2008

  • James Ricci Jr.

    Bob

    Your absolutly right. Firefighters should'nt take off their masks/regulators until the rooms have been metered. The by products of combustion ( CO hydrogen cyanide,hydrogen chloride and acrolein) are present long after the fire is out. Ventilation a must! Post your Question on The best way to teach air management, more people would reply to your answer.

    Jim

    Mar 30, 2008

  • David Ebel


    Visit Emergency and Disaster Responders

    Apr 12, 2008

  • David Ebel

    Thanks for the encouragement. Please join our network..even if you do it so you can say to others.. " I saw for myself and it is a safe place"

    Be honored to have your recommendation.

    David

    Apr 13, 2008