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Started this discussion. Last reply by George H. Potter Apr 15, 2009.

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STAY SAFE, STAY LOW AND KEEP LIVING THE DREAM!!!

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Lives in:: The Gig

Department:: Seattle

Title/rank:: Fireman

Years of public service:: 7 Paid 2 Volly 5 ARMY

Agency structure:: Paid fire department

Top issues in your department:: TRAINING TRAINING TRAINING

The day you decide you don't need any more training, is the day you retire!

Professional Qualifications:: Firefighter 1, Instructor 2, Rescue Systems 1, 2, Instructor, Trench Rescue, NFA Alum, Fire Officer 1 (Qualified waiting for FF2), EMT (Past IV Tech),

Areas of expertise:: In the grand scheme of things, I have all of about 3 days in the Fire Service. Expertise is for those that have retired.

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At 11:47pm on June 14, 2009, Brian Arnold said…: Hey brother,
Thanks for the add. Enjoyed your comments in the Start Water group. Profile pic is great, but I didn't know you had 300' sticks in Seattle. Looks like your on top of the world.

At 11:46am on June 9, 2009, Frank Ricci said…: Thanks for your support

At 11:05am on March 20, 2009, Scott Thompson said…: Thanks Kris

At 1:16pm on March 5, 2009, Scott Thompson said…: Hey Kris I just read your post about training ideas and the deck of cards drill. I am a big supporter of the BASICS. Would you mind putting this drill in the group Company Drills so that others can use it? Great drill...

Be Safe

At 7:36pm on February 12, 2009, Dave McGrail said…: Brother,

Thank you for the positive feedback....

Keep up the good work...

Dave Mc.

At 12:22pm on December 12, 2008, Jimmy Grostick said…: Kris.... I left some beta on the IFSAC Inst. 2 on the group...

Let me know if you need anything that might help... Hope I wasn't too late..

Take care Bro..

Jimmy

At 9:50am on November 29, 2008, Josh Materi said…: Hey Brother,

Hows it going? Getting any work?

Stay Safe
Josh Materi

At 8:15pm on October 20, 2008, Phil Jose said…: Kris,

Glad you enjoyed it. I also believe that the training is very good overall. What did you think about the question and answer session after the evolutions?

At 9:10pm on October 7, 2008, Josh Materi said…: Thanks Brother, very nice of you to say. I am really looking forward to it. Thanks for the encouraging words.

Stay safe.

At 2:18pm on October 7, 2008, Paul J Conway said…: Hey Bro yes it is. Stay safe
PC

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