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Daniel M. Jacobs, PP, AICP
Supporter
Username: Conrail
Post Number: 15
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Friday, March 11, 2005 - 8:51 am: |     |
Has anyone heard of the Maplewood Fire Reserves? Are they still active? What do they do? What kind of training do they receive? Are they all EMTs? Who can join? Any other info would be appreciated . . . |
Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 685
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Friday, March 11, 2005 - 10:28 am: | |
I just called the Maplewood Fire Department at 973-762-6500 to ask if they still had the Maplewood Fire Reserves and they still do. If you call the above (ex 4107) then ask for LT Kling; he can answer all your questions. |
Meandtheboys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 337
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Friday, March 11, 2005 - 10:33 am: | |
Just The Aunt: you are so helpful! |
Daniel M. Jacobs, PP, AICP
Supporter
Username: Conrail
Post Number: 17
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Monday, March 21, 2005 - 2:39 pm: | |
I reached out to LT Kling a few times last week without success (he may be away on leave). Does anyone else have any information about the Maplewood Fire Reserves? Thanks. |
Joan
Supporter
Username: Joancrystal
Post Number: 5214
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 21, 2005 - 4:27 pm: | |
Why not call the main fire house and ask there? |
shaun
Citizen
Username: Shaun
Post Number: 35
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 - 10:29 am: | |
I reached Lt. Kling this morning at the number above. He was very helpful and confirmed they are looking for new members. |
Joan
Supporter
Username: Joancrystal
Post Number: 5219
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 - 4:45 pm: | |
Shaun:
Did Lt. Kling provide any answers to Daniel's questions regarding training, duties and qualification requirements for members of the Fire Reserves?
If so, could you please post that information here? |
shaun
Citizen
Username: Shaun
Post Number: 36
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 24, 2005 - 9:01 am: | |
Last night I stopped by the firehouse at Boyden & Springfield and picked up the one-page application from Lt. Kling, who is the Fire Dept. liason. There is a separate chain of command for the reserves, including chief, captain, lieutenant. Training is provided, there are drills once per month (on a Tuesday night if memory serves).
Unfortunately, did not have time for much more discussion. I believe Lt. Kling is back on duty on Sunday if Daniel or anyone else is interested. |
Daniel M. Jacobs, PP, AICP
Supporter
Username: Conrail
Post Number: 18
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Monday, March 28, 2005 - 9:13 am: | |
Shaun:
Thank you for the information. I left a message for LT Kling on friday and I am hoping for a call back sometime this week. If you end up speaking with any of the Reserve's officers and can put me in contact with them, that would be great too. Also, did you learn anything about the medical standards for reservists? Thanks.
- Daniel |
shaun
Citizen
Username: Shaun
Post Number: 37
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 28, 2005 - 4:55 pm: | |
I do not believe having an EMT certification is a pre-requisite. The application does mention passing a physical exam. I will be submitting my application this week, will let you know if I receive any additional info. |
Daniel M. Jacobs, PP, AICP
Supporter
Username: Conrail
Post Number: 19
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 9:06 am: | |
Shaun:
Thank you. Hopefully, someone will call me back today. Do you know which fire academy you will be attending?
- Daniel |
Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 824
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 10:56 am: | |
Dan-
He won't be calling today as he's off. I don't know if you are aware they work shifts 24 hours on 72 hours off. I'd check back Thursday. I did ask the young man who answered the phone if it was possible for the Lt to visit this thread on MOL. |
Daniel M. Jacobs, PP, AICP
Supporter
Username: Conrail
Post Number: 20
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 12:09 pm: | |
JTA:
Thank you. I will try again on Thursday.
- Daniel |
Daniel M. Jacobs, PP, AICP
Supporter
Username: Conrail
Post Number: 25
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, April 9, 2005 - 9:40 pm: | |
Shuan:
I finally got to speak with LT Kling. It turned out that the voice mail system over there was not working properly. In any case, he was both very encouraging and very helpful. He is going to send me an application this week. If you attend a drill, let me know how it goes . . . |
Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 888
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Friday, April 15, 2005 - 8:44 pm: | |
Glad to hear you got in touch with Lt King! You'll have to start a blog and keep us up to date on your progress! Good Luck! |
shaun
Citizen
Username: Shaun
Post Number: 38
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Friday, April 22, 2005 - 10:27 am: | |
I have not heard back from anyone - Daniel, any word? |
Daniel M. Jacobs, PP, AICP
Supporter
Username: Conrail
Post Number: 31
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 1:44 pm: | |
No. |
Joan
Supporter
Username: Joancrystal
Post Number: 5604
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 7:21 pm: | |
Have you tried sending a letter? |
Soda
Supporter
Username: Soda
Post Number: 3238
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 11:47 am: | |
Congrats to the new Chief!
-s.
BTW: Thanks for the mutual aid. |
Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 1185
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 3:04 pm: | |
I don't get. If the department needs volunteers why doesnt someone call Shaun or Daniel back? |
shaun
Citizen
Username: Shaun
Post Number: 39
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 1:17 pm: | |
Unfortunately, it is likely a moot point for me now. Last year I volunteered for the Police Reserves and had not heard anything for quite some time after passing my background check last summer. After mostly giving up hope, I got the call late last week. Training started this past Tuesday night at the Essex County Police Academy. Maybe I should start a blog... |
Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 1191
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Friday, May 20, 2005 - 4:49 am: | |
Shaun-
Congrats! You should start a blog! (Watch, now the fire dept will call) |
shaun
Citizen
Username: Shaun
Post Number: 40
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 - 12:27 pm: | |
LOL - Just The Aunt, you were spot on!!
I received a letter yesterday from John Russell (Chief of the Fire Reserves) outlining the meeting dates for the rest of 2005.
Daniel, did you receive one as well? |
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