Eric Barnum

, Male

Profile Information:

Lives in:
Kansas
Department:
Olathe Fire Department
Title/rank:
Fire Captain
Years of public service:
19
Agency structure:
Paid fire department
Top issues in your department:
staffing, keeping up with growth, budget issues, lack of a training center
Professional Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Fire Protection and Safety Technology, FF II, Rescue Systems II, HazMat Technician, various other rescue discipline certifications, EMT
Topics you provide training for:
Junior College Fire Science Program Instructor, FF Safety/RIC
Areas of expertise:
still learning....

Comment Wall:

  • Erik Kallauner

    Another OFD brother in! Talk to you soon.

    Mar 14, 2008

  • Rick Mosher

    Good to see you to, Stay Safe Brother, Rick

    Mar 17, 2008

  • Rick Lasky

    Hi Brother Eric,

    Thanks for your kind wods. As for our policy regarding class A uniforms, it is our desire that when one of our members is representing our Department at a function, that they wear their class A. Maybe not at a picnic or the like, but at funerals (job related or not, especially for a brother or sister's family member to show respect) banquets, awards ceremonies, speaking engagements, etc., any time we want to put our best foot forward we encourage it. All Department members including our Reserves have class A uniforms. We don't want them wearing them for court dates or anywhere where we could suffer an image jab, and as for functions that involve alcohol, we would rather they not partake. That doesn't mean for example when one of us gives a keynote at a banquet and the attendees are drinking alcohol, we don't as long as we are wearing our class A. No reflection on anyone else that does, that's just us.

    We want our members to understand that the uniform is more than just a funeral uniform. That it stands for a lot more. It represents our heritage, our history and those who served proudly before us and sacraficed. It's bigger than any of us and should be worn with the respect and dignity that it deserves. If we can get them to keep that in mind, then we really don't need an SOP. They'll do the right thing!!

    Thanks brother and be safe!

    Rick

    Apr 19, 2008

  • Kevin Wattenbarger

    Everyone's got to find something to be good at!

    Apr 20, 2008

  • Scott Thompson

    Hey thank you Brother. If you ever get to Lewisvile you better find time to come visit and have a cup. Keep in touch.

    Be Safe
    Scott

    Apr 21, 2008

  • Bruce Hartig

    Thanks, had an excellent time at FDIC. Glad you were there. It was a great motivator. Be Safe.

    Apr 25, 2008

  • Todd Haines

    Eric, How have you been? It has been a long time since OSU. Hope all is well. Keep safe. Todd

    Apr 30, 2008

  • Scott Eckels

    Damn you're good looking! Missed you this past weekend Bro!

    Oct 6, 2008