Where Is It

On this page you will find people looking for long lost friends, people looking for help (non-job related) from firefighters and things that just won't fit into our other pages. If you want a posting placed on this page send us an e-mail with your information on what or who you are looking for along with your name, address, e-mail, and phone number, and we will post it. Click here to e-mail us.

I'm a Belgium firefighter and collector of fire helmets, my life exists only to help fight against fire. Like every firefighter of the world it is a dream of mine to visit US firefighters. So I will do that in 2008. I'm looking for information or help for my trip. I will be coming for a 2 or 3 weeks. I plan to drive around your country and would like information on places or city's to visit. I also would like to visit fire stations on my trip (my home is open all year for firefighters on vacation over here, so I look for persons with the same spirit). If you can help me with nice places-motels (cheap but good)- guest families -or tips for my visit your help is welcomed. I live in Ypre, a city with a lot of WW1 history, and also this has my interest. So anybody who would like to visit my city and needs a guide I'm always happy to help you.See you soon and kind regards from Belgium.
Nel Baegen - nelbaegen@hotmail.com 08/07

I am looking for any pictures you have of Milton Johnson Hill, Firefighter of the year in 1978. I know that he was a long time firefighter and then was with Emergency Management as Director. He retired in May of this year, 2007. He lives in Coleman, Florida, in Sumter County, Florida. Any pictures you have on file would be wonderful, I am trying to make a nice surprise in pictures of this time in his life. Look forward to hearing from you, really soon.

Thanks
Sheila Fortson - MeFirstPls@aol.com 07/07

Information wanted on a Hallock Chemical Fire Truck. Manufactured in Medina, Ohio between 1913 and 1918, based on a Model T chassis. Only 22 manufactured. I have the only known survivor, a 1916 that we have traced to a large Ford truck dealer in Orlando, Fla. (Heintzelmans Truck Center), to about 1947. Would like to know the original department that had it, or if anyone has information about any other departments that had one (pictures would help a lot in the restoration!) For a story and photos on this unit click here. Thanks for your help. Sincerely, Thomas Doyle 330-725-6969 tom@fbnsystems.com 12/06

I am looking for my cousin Nicky who was a firefighter in Hollywood, Florida. He probably is retired by now (I think he is about 60). His full name is Charles Nicholas Isbill. If you know him, please have him contact me at: eisbill@bellsouth.net 11/06

I am looking for a firefighter that was in New Orleans during the Katrina hurricane relief efforts. I was also there working for Academy Sports and Out Doors, on Bourbon Street. There was a tee shirt exchange between he and I, him a firefighter and me a retail worker He / I represented all trying to help. I would like for that firefighter to contact me in Texas (Odessa/ Midland) area. I really would like to thank him for helping me through New Orleans. He Quoted " you will never remember my name", end quote. Well Sir, I can't remember your name, but I remember you, please contact me at glenda_swain2000@yahoo.com. 01/06

I am looking for a firefighter named Thomas Blankenship who I believe relocated to Florida. We were in the Air Force together. Please e-mail any information to janewirszyla@yahoo.com. Thank you 09/05

Hello. My Name is Tonya. I am from the Bahamas. I am seeking an old friend. His name is Gerald Lewis and he was a fire fighter in Florida. His Birthday was June 2nd. If you have any info kindly contact me at:
E-mail: tonyaamnl@yahoo.com
Ph: (242) 323-3264 06/05

My name is Calvin D. Rollins. I am looking for an Army buddy, Richard Smith "Smitty". We were in the 1Bn 2/502 101st ABN Div RECONDO in Vietnam 1967. Smitty has blond hair, was tall and skinny then. Gary Hillyar, another buddy, says Smitty was in the Largo area working as a Lt. with a fire department the last time he talked to him. I am trying "to get everyone back inside the wire" so we can put together a reunion.

If you can provide info., please have him contact me at cal-rollins@sbcglobal.net or 501-827-0916.

Thank you, Calvin D. "Preacher" Rollins, HHC 2/502 RECONDO, MACV LRRP E Co 51st INF (ABN) 05/05

I would like to know if there is a man that works for the Florida fire department or did work for the Florida fire department near Holiday, Florida by the name of Keith Allen Hoffman he is around the age of 37. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. He is my father and I am trying to regain contact with him.
Thank you,
Krystal e-mail kriss2106@cs.com 04/05

I am in an Internet Science Technology Fair group that needs a professional firefighter. My problem is to help solve the problem of wildfires from turning into firestorms. The solution I have is to use many models of robots to do various commands to fight the fire. Like one will fly, one will have treads, and one will even go into buildings and swiftly carry people out. In component three: task four, I need a professional opinion on the purposed solution. Please reply.

Thanks,

ISTF group 04-914. This is the ISTF Website:http://ISTF.ucf.edu/ 03/05

I am writing today to ask for your help. I am putting together a scrapbook, and am really interested in anything from Sunshine Village Volunteer Fire Department or it was also known as West 84 Fire Department. I want this scrapbook to be more of a “ remember when” book. So if you wouldn’t mind helping or contributing to the book please let me know.

You can reach me at firedepartmentmemories@yahoo.com Posted 01/05

My girlfriend has her father's old leather fire helmet that is badly in need of restoration. Do you know anyone who can restore it?

Thanks, Jon Dickinson dickinson@ABITAPE.COM

I am looking for my brother, he was working in St. Pete a few years ago as a firefighter....Can you help me...His name is Joe or Joseph Bradley....Please help me, is there a list you have of all fighters...he could be in another city now.

Very honored colleagues, I am a Paramedic in Germany . I have since 1999 work experiences and discarded the state exam test. I am minimum firefighter and paramedic Instructor (1st Lt. ) I am 26 years old and would like to work the USA. I got some
information from the US representation in Germany I must have a contract to be an employer in the USA. To sign, one , a us Academy must be acknowledged the German education and test in the USA.
Thank you very much for your support.
With best collegial greetings
Yours Lars Stuewe lars.stuewe@o2online.de
Paramedic Instructor

I would like help in finding my brother, Kurt Andrew Thompson. Here is the following info I have:
- lives in Florida
- was Fireman of the year or month
- birth date 10/15/1966
- born in Steubenville, Ohio
- Mother-Joyce Lynn Fox (maiden name)
- Father-Thomas (Tom) Thompson

My name is Tammy Thompson-Bess. If anyone has any information my e-mail address is: bess2@richwoodwv.com
Home Address:
16 Hemlock St.
Richwood, WV 26261

Hello. My name is Mary. I'm from Florida (she smiles). My maiden name is Powers. I'm trying to find the father of my best friend. Her Dad is Jack Madison. He was a Firemen way back when and Firemen usually are Firemen to the end. He worked in St. Pete, I believe. We lived in Hudson Florida growing up. We lost touch!!!! The last time I saw her, she lived in Hudson Florida. If you have a way to locate Mr. Madison will you please send my information to him. Thanking you in advance! Tell all to be careful!
Mary (now in Louisville, KY)
Phone 502-566-3812
malpige@e-farmcredit.com

I am a Firefighter from Hertfordshire in the UK and I am going to visit Florida on holiday early next year with my family, and another Firefighter colleague and his wife. We would very much like to make contact with some Florida Firefighters while we are there. We are flying in to Miami on the 21 March 2002 and driving up to Davenport, Florida to stay in a Holiday home for three weeks before driving back down to Miami.
My Friend Carl is flying direct to Orlando a week later and leaving around the same time as us.
We are interested in making contact with some full time Florida firefighters, maybe visiting a fire station and/or socializing for a day or two (Carl loves his Golf!)

I am looking for Joe Hall, an old Army friend and now Fireman in FL. He attended fire training in Tampa in?.....say 1998?...He was In the US Army with me 10th Mtn Division and 82nd Airborne also the Florida National Guard. He is an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguin fan, even though he is from Wisconsin. He might be located in the Central Florida area, or anywhere in Florida. My name is DJ Hewlett and a good friend that lost contact. I am looking for Joe Hall because I recently moved to Cocoa Beach, Fl and would like to make contact again. Please email djh232@hotmail.com if ANY information at all~~!!

We recently found out our childhood friend died fighting a fire in Florida...He was a Fireman, Nick or Nicholas Owcharek...this spelling could be different...He was born in Ukrania, grew up in Chicago, his age now would be 46-48...Former Soccer Player...Can someone help us or direct us?...Noreen & Michael Arabshian. Norina27@aol.com

I am looking for any photos taken at the Miami Beach Fire Department in the early 60's that may have a photo of Jack Robinette in uniform or with the guys in his unit. His badge was 146 or 145 I can't remember which. Jack passed away this past December 12, 2000 and I would like to find some pictures for my children to have of their father. If anyone has any information I would be grateful.
Thank you in advanced.
Pat Robinette
561 371 0968
129 Center Street
Jupiter, Florida 33458
PatRobinette@aol.com
rdpj4@aol.com