Gary Bloomquist

Male

West Haven, CT

United States

Profile Information:

Department:: West Shore Fire District, West Haven, CT.
Title/rank:: Captain, Shift Commander
Years of public service:: Since January 1981 - with WSFD since Dec. 1989
Agency structure:: Combination fire department
Top issues in your department:: Issues? Stop whining and get it done!
Professional Qualifications:: FSI-I, FO-III, ISO, SO, EPA HMT, EMT-B, DFM
Topics you provide training for:: SCBA, Safety, Accountability, RIT, Communications
Areas of expertise:: Still learning...
Bio:: At 17 I joined the M.P. Rice Hose Company of the Branford Fire Department. I was fortunate to become a F/T FF with the BFD in July 1984. After 5.5 years and great thought, I made the choice to join the West Shore Fire District in West Haven, CT. With WSFD I made Lt. in 1994 and Captain (Shift Commander) in Jan. 2004. I have been in my current position, Adm. Capt. since July 2006. Update, as of Dec. 2008, back on the line as Shift Captain.
Web site:: http://www.westshorefd.com