Dennis E Sampson

Male

Matawan, NJ

United States

Profile Information:

Lives in:
Matawan NJ
Department:
MBFD Fire Rescue Station 4 Engine 2977
Title/rank:
Retired Captain, not by choice but by "POLITICS"
Years of public service:
35 years
Agency structure:
Volunteer fire department
Top issues in your department:
1) Firefighter Safety
2) Establishing Standards to meet todays fire service goals
3) Ridding the bad habbits of yesteryear
4) Creating an atmosphier based on PRIDE and PROFFESIONALISM
Professional Qualifications:
Fire Service Instructor
State Certified Firefighter
National and State Certified EMT
Certified Ice and Cold Water Rescue Tec
Vehicle Extracation Tec
Fire Service Officer
Topics you provide training for:
Live Burn Training," State Certified Facility Only"
Eng Co and Truck Co Operations
SCBA Training Live Burn and Smoke Machine
Forcible Entry
Vehicle Extracation
RIT Operations
Firefighter Safety
Areas of expertise:
The areas I provide training for are stated above and are due to a high degree of proficiency obtained from my years of service and continuing education and work on the job. I believe the term Expert or Expertiese puts a person above themselves.
The Fire Service Changes Every Day as does our training
Bio:
Taking Pride in 35 yrs of Vol Fire Service earning through hard work the ranks to Deputy Chief with 15 yrs as a Captain. The "BEST" years as a Captain and the last five riding with my son.

Comment Wall:

  • Chris Poyner

    Thanks Dennis,looking foward too it also.

    Apr 30, 2008

  • Ron Burkhardt Jr

    Thanks Capt, Read a couple of your postings one made the E news letter if you didnt know. That job got pretty nuts, and almost became a close call. Ill talk to you more about it when I see you. Ronnie

    Apr 30, 2008

  • David Ebel

    Dennis,

    Thanks my friend. Please do join our site...by doing so you can know what is there and can invite others that may need the support or backup to the site. We have prevented 2 potential suicides and helped several by providing them a place to vent and debrief.

    We do this because we know how necessary it is that the responders have safe places to share and open up.

    Do not hesitate to refer our way or if you ever need us... for most anything... we are there,

    Honored to be a part.

    David

    May 10, 2008

  • Steve Gooley

    Welcome to the New Jersey Group. Make sure you invite your fellow New Jersey Brothers. This is your group so feel free to pass on some knowledge, start or join any discussion, or if your looking for a place to vent, vent away

    May 11, 2008

  • Tim Colacci

    Dennis,
    How are you Brother? Im Tim, we had met one time at a fdny funeral i believe. I had been reading your replies to some of the regionalization posts and think you would be a key player in this process. I am a career firefighter with North Hudson Regional and also volunteer with Cliffwood. I think regionalization would be a big success in this area due to the response issues. I feel that at any point ever house in the area can at least get 1 rig into service in a acceptable amount of time. So i think instead of calling just for 1 station or department for a reported fire or alarm, you would dispatch 3-4 engines in a designated response area from 3-4 houses. so instead of cliffwood having 5-6 men on 2-3 engines, you would get 5-6 men on 1 engine from cliffwood, 5-6 men on 1 engine from matawan, maybe another well staffed rig from keyport. In our case in cliffwood, in a working fire situation our other manpower is coming from the town 1 over from yours, so they actually have to come through your town to get to the fire. I cant imagine how not utilizing the houses closer would not be safer for the residents of these area towns. Good luck and look forward to chatting with you more. Tim Colacci

    May 18, 2008

  • Richard Michitsch

    Thanks, I'll send you the pictures, but it will be over a number of emails because of the size of the pictures.

    May 21, 2008

  • Todd McKee

    Hey Bro can you send me those powerpoints and videos on hazmat and ventilation as well. The ones you sent to brent. Todd McKee 71 Stone Hedge Row Drive Johnstown Ohio 43031

    May 24, 2008

  • Chris Fleming

    Hey Dennis,
    Thanks for the message. I grew up in Bergen county so I'm familiar with Jersey. My Grandmother still lives in Toms River, which I believe is Ocean County. Enjoy your summer down by the shore and stay safe.
    Chris

    May 25, 2008

  • Todd McKee

    ty

    May 26, 2008

  • Chad Berg

    No, I'm not the "producer" of cop vs. fireman. Though I'm a huge fan as well. The picture above was taken while I was helping out with a class in Fairbanks, Alaska. They found a way to purchase the puppets and just have fun with them. They are not the originators either.
    Though I did hear that both Perry and Jake may make an appearance at the FOOLS convention in Seattle next month. If you are a FOOL, get your arse registered.

    Jun 14, 2008

  • Todd McKee

    Thanks BRO

    Jun 18, 2008

  • Todd McKee

    Hey I wanted to let you know i have not seen them. Did you mail them to
    Todd McKee
    71 Stone Hedge Row Drive
    Johnstown, Ohio 43031

    Jun 26, 2008

  • Todd McKee

    Brother I GOT THEM TODAY! I am looking them over tomorrow

    Jun 30, 2008

  • Christopher Naum, SFPE

    Thanks for the invite. Let me know if I can support any of your future training needs. Stay safe brother....

    Jul 4, 2008

  • Todd McKee

    Yes I did thanks man I am going to use one on Tuesday to train. Let me know if I can repay you for postage or send you something sometime. God Bless! Todd McKee

    Jul 13, 2008

  • Anthony Avillo

    sorry to hear they don't get it
    sometimes the good old boy club is stronger than the leadership
    they don't get it that u r looking out 4 them -- saving them from themselves
    their actions could have hurt them and thioer brothers
    shame on them and the rest of the dept for not supporting u
    on the good note, you did your job -- everyone went home
    be safe

    Dec 30, 2008