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Lives in:: Lincoln, NE

Department:: LFR/SWFR

Title/rank:: CPT/AC

Years of public service:: 15

Agency structure:: other

Top issues in your department:: Morale, Tactics, Training

Professional Qualifications:: FFI, FO I/II, FI I, NREMTP

Topics you provide training for:: Recruit Training, EMS, Engine Company Operations, Truck Company Operations, Extrication, Incident Command, Firefighter Survival/RIT

Areas of expertise:: Master of None

Bio:: Currently a Captain/Paramedic with Lincoln, NE Fire and Rescue Engine/Medic 8-C shift. Also an Assistant Chief with Southwest Fire and Rescue, where I assist with various training functions. President, Flatwater FOOLs. Avid internet junkie, and student of the fire service. Married with one little boy.

Web site:: http://phyrtraining.blogspot.com

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Little Things

As I was writing the "You Know What Really Grinds My Gears" Post, I was reminded of the things that really keep me coming back for more. Some are obvious, of course, but others more ethereal. Now that's a big word for a fireman...but don't worry, I looked it up. So, here are a few of the "Little Things" that keep me into the job...again, you can agree, disagree, laugh, or add to it....

1) A working fire.

2) A cigar back at the station after a working fire (don't…

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Posted on September 1, 2008 at 5:25pm — 10 Comments

Do you know what really GRINDS my gears?

I'm sure that a few of you are fans of the TV Show "Family Guy." In one episode, Peter gets a job on the local newscast as a commentator. His spot was called "Ya' know what grinds my gears?" Of course, Peter's perspective on life is a little slanted, and wackiness ensued. I've decided to add this to my blog post as a "ya know what grinds me gears related to the fire service?" You can agree, disagree, laugh, or agree to disagree. I'll add more as I think of them.

Things that really…

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Posted on August 27, 2008 at 9:59pm — 11 Comments

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At 10:57am on December 27, 2009, Jerritt Gideon said…: Hi Tim, welcome to our FOOLS page.

At 11:08pm on October 17, 2009, Josh Materi said…: Just got back from Fiji, sorry it took a bit to get back at you. I sent you my address on the Puget Sound FOOLS forum. send me your address and I will get you the Leather chin strap!

Leather Forever!

At 11:43am on March 24, 2009, Adam Frick said…: Thanks Tim!!!!

At 11:36pm on January 19, 2009, Adam Frick said…: Interested a little more about the flatwater FOOLS...I think I emaild you, but not sure it went through. My phone is 605-660-6676 if you wish to give me a call.

At 7:31am on October 13, 2008, Jim Mason said…: Tim
Glad to have you as a freind. When you get a chance take a peak at the Common Sense Firefighting Blog we're doing on this site
Jim Mason
Chicago FD

At 3:44pm on August 25, 2008, Ed Hadfield said…: No not surfin' just catching up on things in the office. You rose to the list of things to do..

At 7:16pm on June 29, 2008, Christopher Naum, SFPE said…: Glad to hear that....Stay safe on the shift...
Been real busy myself, planning for the fisrt live webcast (live streaming video) for a new PIP program at Firehouse Expo in Baltimore via Firehouse.com.
Working on a new book project thru Delmar-writing a book on Building Construction w/ an integration on FF safety, Command Risk Mgmt....plus lost of other stuff.
Lets talk at some point and see if you'd like to "sponsor" a weekend Building Construction call up your way. LMK.
talk to you soon.....

At 5:57am on June 27, 2008, Christopher Naum, SFPE said…: Hey Tim;
How's everything, hope all is good on the job and at home...hope to talk to you soon.
Stay safe....

At 9:03am on June 12, 2008, Shane Cuttlers said…: Hey Tim, I finally signed up and joined. Thanks for the Invite. Later Bro

At 9:50am on May 4, 2008, Tom Chapman said…: Hey Tim, just joined up. Very cool

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