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Started this discussion. Last reply by FFT Web-Chief May. 4, 2009.

Well, Got my Fire Officer II but, guess that's not important enough to some people!!

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Appalachia, VA Firefighters

General discussion, firefighting related tactics and etc.

June 15, 2009

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What Fire Department are you a member of?

WSI Fire/Rescue-Holston Army Ammo. Plant(Career)--Appalachia Fire Dept.(Vol.)

How long have you been a firefighter for?

Around 12 to 13yrs.

Rank

Firefighter, Lieutenant, Safety Officer, EMT - Basic, Other

About Me

I'm a Lieutenant with the Appalachia Fire Department. I have been with them seven years and wished this is were i started my fire fighting career. I was hired as a career firefighter in 2003 with WSI Fire/Rescue at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant in TN. I'm also a firefighter with the Virginia Department of Forestry. A detailed list of my certifications include:
Virginia Fire Officer I
Virginia Fire Officer II
Department of Defense Fire Officer I
Department of Defense Fire Officer II
Virginia Fire Instructor I
Department of Defense Fire Instructor I
NFA- Incident Safety Officer
NFA- Arson Detection
VFIS Evoc Instructor
American Red Cross CPR/Health Services Instructor
EMT-B
Vehicle Rescue Technician
Swiftwater Rescue Technician
Virginia Firefighter I, II
Department of Defense Firefighter I, II
Virginia Haz-Mat Operations
Department of Defense Haz-Mat Operations
Rope Rescue I
Trench Rescue
Confined Space Rescue
Mayday FF Down
Basic Pump Operations
Evoc Level III
LP Gas Emergencies
In my spare time i enjoy spending time with my family, motorcycle riding, sports, etc.

I have no ambition in this world but one, and that is to be a fireman. The position may, in the eyes of some, appear to be a lowly one; but we who know the work which the fireman has to do believe that his is a noble calling. Our proudest moment is to save lives.

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Art of Reading Smoke.

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Scott Burke's Blog

Gone for awhile, back for awhile, and finally back to were i was.

I think it's real funny how someone can be away from a place for a period of time doing whatever and come around long enough to show that they still exist and then all the sudden finally come back around for a more better standing and all the sudden their put right back on top of the pedestal they were knocked from while they were away doing whatever. And people get put in higher roles when they aren't even respected in the ones they hold. but oh well that's life i guess .

Posted on October 20, 2009 at 8:00am —

My Daddy is a Fireman

We're seldom named in poems, though we do have charm and poise,

Firemen never seem to have girls; it's always boys, boys, boys!

Well, my Daddy's a fireman, and I'm proud as I can be,

While my name isn't Tommy or Billy, he loves me 'cause I'm me.

He needs both me and Mommy to remind him of things to do,

Like going to Church on Sunday and emptying the garbage, too.

One day he took me with him to his firehouse downtown,

I sat in the big red engine and pushed the siren down.

At times, I like… Continue

Posted on February 26, 2009 at 3:58pm — 1 Comment

Fireman's Wife

When you are gone, I feel alone-
When you're away, I want you home.
I miss you here, right next to me-
But that's the way it has to be.
When duty calls, it seems unfair-
You should be here, but you are there.
Helping people, saving lives-
I am one of many wives.
God, keep him safe, watch over him-
When the work is hard, when the times are dim.
Late at night or the early morn-
When he is tired,
When his spirit's worn.
Give him strength, be his guide-
Let him know you're at his side.
I love this m… Continue

Posted on February 26, 2009 at 3:55pm —

Vol Fire Dept

All over our country
in communities and towns
Big Red and Yellow trucks
are setting around.

Each truck has a number
painted on its side,
it fills each of its
members with a great deal of pride.

There's a closeness
with members that's hard to explain
It's a brotherhood of
"Dancers with Flames".

You fight the fires
you smell of smoke
you're bone tired
your clothes are soaked.

You do the job
the best you can
It's for your neighbors
and your fellow man.

Now it's not easy
being a fireman's wife… Continue

Posted on February 21, 2009 at 1:58pm —

Creation of the Firefighter

When the Lord was creating firefighters, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one."

And the Lord said, "Have you read the specification on this person? Firefighters have to be able to go for hours fighting fires or tending to a person that the usual everyday person would never touch, while putting in the back of their minds the circumstances. They have to be able to move at a second's notice and not think twice of… Continue

Posted on February 21, 2009 at 1:56pm —

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At 6:40pm on December 24, 2009, STEVE HUTCHERSON said…: Comments and Graphics - Christmas Layouts - Photobucket

At 9:49am on October 20, 2009, Cindy Fraser said…: No, no kin at all. I do work For Wackenhut, G4S Wackenhut now as they are called. I work in security, but we dont have fire as well here.

At 11:58am on May 16, 2009, Shawn Eldridge said…: Good to see you here thanks for the info on it this looks good to go i am working on getting mine set up. when does appy fire have its trainning days I would like to do some trainning with you all if you will have me even though i am at bsgfd. we need to work and train together and get over what ever the two dept. have agenst each outher. we as the leadeers and feture leaders need to work this thing out it will only held the people in the area. call me some time. or come by the house and we can talk about what we can do.

At 12:02pm on April 12, 2009, Pepper Brinkman said…: I did work for wackenhut for a year over in Iraq. Now im back in the states, and back on my home Dept. as the training Captain.

At 11:20am on March 3, 2009, Sam said…: Happy Birthday L T!!!

At 8:52am on March 3, 2009, PRESTON MAYES said…: Hey Scott, thanks for all of the videos and information you are putting out there for all to see. It is people like you that will push the fire personnel to stay safe and train the way they should. Thanks again, and stay safe

At 7:40pm on February 24, 2009, James Bessemer said…: Hey man.....steal the banner from my site!
Right click and view background image. Then right click and save as.

It should work. goodluck

At 12:13pm on February 23, 2009, FFT Web-Chief said…: Thanks for joining Scott! I hope you and your department finds the site useful as we continue to grow. Be sure to create a Group for your department, and get them to join!

To all our new members, we are asking for your support. Please spread the word of FirefightingTactics.com to your department and firefighting friends!

At 5:22pm on February 22, 2009, Stephen "Rusty" Hall said…: Scott - Volunteers are under paid, many times under appeciated and yet answer the call day and night, knowing it is the right thing to do. Stay Safe

At 12:16pm on February 22, 2009, Brotherhood Instructors, LLC. said…: Hey Scott. Thanks for the add brother! Hope all is well on your end. Stay safe!

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