Art Bloomer

68, Male

Brick N.J.

United States

Profile Information:

Lives in:
Brick N.J.
Department:
Kearny N.J. Fire Department(career) Brick Twsp. Fire Department (Vol.)
Title/rank:
Firefighter (KFD), Captain (Brick TRT), Past Chief (Brick)
Years of public service:
30
Agency structure:
Paid fire department
Top issues in your department:
Personal escape devices, Manpower,
Professional Qualifications:
Level II Instructor State of New Jersey
Live Burn/ SCBA Certified Instructor
Flashover Simulator Certified Instructor
Fire Fighter I and II Instructor
R.I.T. Instructor
High Angle Rope Rescue Instructor
Confined Space Rescue Instructor
Trench Rescue Instructor
Structural Collapse Instructor
ICS I-300 and I-400 Instructor
Rescue Specialist New Jersey Task Force 1
Topics you provide training for:
Live Fire Evolutions (H.O.T. Instructor Fixed Facility Burn Instructor)
Classroom Presenter ( Search...one size does not fit all)
USAR instructor
FF I and II
ICS
RIT
Areas of expertise:
I'm not an expert in anything, but I like to instruct in the following areas:
USAR
Truck Ops
RIT
Bio:
I am a forth generation firefighter, my uncle, grandfater and great grand fathers were all firefighters. I also am a member of the New Jersey Task Force 1 USAR team as a Rescue Specialist. All of my children, 2 sons and 1 daughter are members of the volunteer fire department where we live as am I, and I am a past Chief, currently the Captain of our Technical Rescue Team. I am also a member of the Jersey F.O.O.L.S.

Comment Wall:

  • Steve Gooley

    Welcome to the site. Take a look at the New Jersey group located at http://community.fireengineering.com/group/newjersey. Feel free to join and make it your own.

    May 22, 2008

  • Joseph Viscuso

    I was out voted...

    May 30, 2008

  • Brenda Tenney

    Art ,thanks for the invite. We had and chief on one of the FD's from NJ. that was here in South Carolina,I heard he left for another career. I wish you well,and keep safe.Keep up the good work sir.

    Oct 16, 2008

  • Ron Smith (a.k.a. G-Ron)

    Thanks for the kind words Brother.
    Not everyone understood exactly what I was trying to say.

    Nov 10, 2008

  • Michael Bricault (ret)

    -Hey Art, I'm a piper too. Had no idea all the players on this site.
    -I was going to bring them with me but I wasn't sure who to contact or the protocol.
    -Drop me a line and give me the scoop.

    Nov 27, 2008

  • Michael Bricault (ret)

    -Really? Just bring the pipes in get in line? Sounds very cool. I'll have to take 'em along this year.
    -I'll be sure and look you up when I get to town.
    -Stay safe.

    Nov 27, 2008

  • Art Zern

    Thanks Art, as the junior Art, I guess that I'll have to be "the other Art". I enjoy reading your posts, you bring alot of value to these discussions. Thanks again,

    "The other" Art

    Nov 27, 2008

  • Michael Bricault (ret)

    Sounds great. I'll drop you a line when things get closer.

    Nov 27, 2008

  • Arthur Ashley

    Hey Art, how are ya, I was your classroom assistant at FDIC, and we also had a few beers at Ike and Jonseys................I will be getting a picture up soon, so hows things ???? Talk to ya later, hmmmmm, more Arts, well you can know me as the "Kentucky Art"

    Jan 1, 2009

  • Arthur Ashley

    I thought it was a great presentation and class........I will definately see you there, I will be working for FDIC again, also........we can have a beet at Ike and Jonesy's

    Jan 1, 2009