Brian Meroney

52, Male

Granbury, Texas

United States

Profile Information:

Lives in:: Granbury, Texas
Department:: Saginaw Fire Department
Title/rank:: Lieutenant / Paramedic
Years of public service:: 23
Agency structure:: Paid fire department
Top issues in your department:: Training; RIT; Staffing; EMS; Safety
Professional Qualifications:: Texas Commission on Fire Protection: Advanced Level Firefighter; Hazardous Material Technician; Level III Fire Instructor; Fire Officer II, Field Examiner; & Driver/Pump Operator.
Texas State Firemans & Fire Marshal's Association: Advanced Firefighter; Level III Instructor; Driver/Operator; & Department Training Coordinator.
Texas Department of State Health Services: Paramedic, & EMS Instructor.
Tarrant County College: Fire Instructor.
Training Division.com: Fire & EMS Instructor.
Swift Water Rescue Tech.
Topics you provide training for:: I assist with training both Fire & EMS training for the Saginaw Fire Department. I am also the Training Coordinator for the Indian Harbor Volunteer Fire Department.
Areas of expertise:: Firefighting with 23years of experience.
EMS with 20 years of experience.
Fire Pump Operations.
Engine Operatons.
Rural Firefighting Operations.
Quint Operations.
Volunteer Firefighting Training.
Bio:: I started my Fire Service career 23 years ago. I have been a career Firefighter for 18 years and a Paramedic for 19 years. I am on Staff with Tarrant County College Fire Training Services. Over my 20 years of service I have been associated with several different type of Fire Departments from all Volunteer, to Combination, and all Paid.

Comment Wall:

Todd McKee

Welcome to the World's Greatest Training Community. This is where the serious trainers come to learn and grow from each other. We are very pleased to have you a part of our community!
Please allow me to invite you to join the group called UNIQUE HAZMAT INCIDENTS, I will be presenting this at the 2009 FDIC in Indy. and I would love to have your input on some of our discussions.

Oct 27, 2008
Ed Wellman

Hey Brian, Good hearing from you. I have been in Little El for alomost 2 years. It is a good gig! How have you been?

Nov 3, 2008
Tony Tricarico

Thanks Brian, You need any help just call

Nov 3, 2008
Rick Lasky

Good deal buddy!

Be safe

Nov 5, 2008
Jim Mason

Brain
Thanks for joining Common Sense Firefighting (CSF)
It's a group on decision making on the fire ground. We have a good discussion going on the size up points of the PPV fan in residences "What is your dpet's primary venting? " Add to it any time you want. Looks like you've done alot of training of other FF's.

Nov 7, 2008
Paul Combs

Thanks, Brian!
Take care, Brother.
Paul

Nov 9, 2008
John Barrett

HONOR THEIR SACRIFICES is a non-profit organization out of Texas that is dedicated to using the lessons learned from past LODD incidents to prevent future reoccurrences.
We are looking for individuals in your area to assist us in our efforts.
Please take a moment to visit our website to find out more about us and how you may be able to help us.

www.honortheirsacrifices.com

Thanks,

John Barrett
President, Founder

Nov 18, 2008
Michael Wilbur

Hi Brian thank you for coming to class and the only way an engine can find a fire is if the truck finds it for um Hoping all is well stay safe Mike

Nov 19, 2008
Michael Wilbur

Hi Brian Having only 4 hours is let trying to put a bandaid on a cut that requires stitches. However I would certainly would want to cover the state v&t laws and any rules for a start. Mike

Nov 19, 2008
John Barrett

Brian,

Thanks for your interest in helping our efforts.
We need immediate assistance in two areas: filling state and regional coordinator positions for Texas and raising money for expenses through the sale of t-shirts. T-shirts can be bought individually or in quantity on our site: www.honortheirsacrifices.com/wear
I have also attached our informational letter to this note, after you have had a chance to review it, perhaps we can find a time to speak about how you or someone you may know can help us?
HONOR_THEIR_SACRIFICES.pdf
Thanks again for your interest, I look forward to your response.
Have a great Thanksgiving.

John

Nov 25, 2008
John Barrett

Hey Brian,

Did you get a chance to review the document I sent you?

Dec 11, 2008
Peter F. Kertzie

Thanks for your comments. This sucks. It helps having the support of everyone.

I was supposed to make my first trip to the great state of Texas this week for FRI in Dallas.

Aug 26, 2009
Michael Wilbur

Hi Brian I was on vacation in Alaska and unable to come this year. Hope you had a good time. I hope the class has helped prepare you for your time on the truck Hoping all is well stay safe Mike

Aug 31, 2009
Michael Wilbur

It is great that you are learning the job from all sides that will make you well rounded LOL

Aug 31, 2009