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Lives in:: Palm Beach County

Department:: Palm Beach County Fire Rescue

Title/rank:: MPO

Years of public service:: 19 years

Agency structure:: Paid fire department

Top issues in your department:: How comfortable are our recliners . . . wtf . . . we are just like everyone else.
We have our problems, and we have our strong points.

Professional Qualifications:: Firefighter, MPO (CEVO Certified), Nationally Certified Instructor, State of Florida Certified Instructor, State of Florida certified Live Burn Instructor, my two year degree is taking 30 years to accomplish but I'm almost there . . . yes it's true I am also a medic . . . big sigh . . . I work for Mutual Aide Americas as an Instructor, and it has been my honor to have taught brothers and sister through out our great country and South America.

Topics you provide training for:: Strategy and Tactics, F/E, SAR, Room Orientation, Air Management, Firefighter Survival, hose management, ventilation, ladders, Eng/trck Op's disciplines

Areas of expertise:: Hurricane Windows, and Hurricane proof Garage Doors, ventilation, ladders, and force entry

Bio:: Just another brother trying to make a difference

Web site:: http://www.pbcfools.com

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At 12:54pm on February 9, 2009, Dave Dodson said…: Ric:
Good to see ya here. Looking foward to catching up at FDIC Brother!
-Dave

At 3:32pm on May 3, 2008, Ellen Brown said…: Oh yeah Seattle....we're packing up the kittens and doing a road trip !!! You going? Hope to see you there.

You still need to come up here for a vist. Springtime in SE Tennessee is the BEST !!!

At 4:06pm on April 16, 2008, Ron Smith (a.k.a. G-Ron) said…: Yeah.....U still got it!!!
Ask Junior Dog Catcher Ferg about the election we held at the Steak and Shake....HAHAHAHA!!!
I have my fingers crossed for Seattle, we'll see.

At 10:46am on March 12, 2008, Rick Lasky said…: Hi Ric,

Glad to hear all is well buddy.

We will get together pal when I'm in Florida.

Be safe brother!

Rick

At 11:00pm on March 11, 2008, Rick Lasky said…: Hey brother Ric,

Glad to see ya here buddy. Hope all is well pal.

Be safe,

Rick

At 1:18pm on March 11, 2008, JJ Cassetta said…: Hey Ric, whats up. It was great seeing you this past week. Thanks for all of your help with the OFC. take care JJ

At 11:14pm on March 4, 2008, Chris Johnson said…: Hey Bro,

Condolences on the loss of Lt. Vazquez. Thoughts with veryone involved.

Hope to see you in NH this summer. Be safe!
Chris

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