Who all are 2nd generation F/F's or 3rd,4th...

[HIangleLT]

I am a 2nd gen. fireman, who else has the "fire engine red blood" in there vains and do you plan on keeping the tradition alive? My Dad ( the world's best F/F...yes I'm partial) retired a Chief and I'm currently a Lt going on 14yrs line service. I started as a vollie and got my state cert and have since been a career F/F for several yrs.. If i have a boy I hope it impresses him enough to carry it on. T.C./B.S. brothers & sisters

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FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES
'99 National Champs #1

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[resqb]

I'm 3rd generation firefighter. My dad is still active as a volunteer officer and my grandfather was a volunteer as well. I spent 11 yrs in the vol. dept. before my appt. several years ago to a paid dept. Hopefully my son or daughter will keep up the tradition.

[EPFD-AL]

My family came to the US from the Netherlands in 1856. My 23 year old son is a seventh generation firefighter, and he has great-great-grandpa's 1896 bed keys and Chief's speaking trumpet.

[Truckie from Missouri]

I'm a third generation in a row. I vollied for almost eight years before becoming career. My Dad, also a preacher, has been on four departments across the country. He is currently a safety officer in NW PA. My Grandpa is a retired Lt. from NY.

A few generations before that, my 4-Greats grandfather, Archibald Tanner, was a businessman in Warren, PA. He wanted fire insurance on his business. His agent wouldn't sell him any, as Warren had no fire department at that time. As the family lore goes, it was a week later, after a trip to nearby Elmira, NY, and a stop at American La France, he came back with a hand powered pumper, some buckets, hoses, & a nozzle, and organized some volunteers. He then contacted his insurance agent again and informed him that Warren now had a volunteer fire department, and he walked out with fire insurance!

By the way, that hand pumper is now on display at the <a href="http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Museum/7606/">Erie, PA, Fire Museum</a>. Erie has a real nice museum, in their old No. 4 Fire Station. There's a working Gamewell set up in there, some other antique apparatus, and is PACKED with memorabilia. It's worth a visit!

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Stay safe.

Ken

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[iwood51]

I did it backwards, Dad joined my first department after me !
He has since retired.
I have 1 son and 2 daughters, all of whom love the firehouse, so I see the tradition continuing (much to the chagrin of the wife http://www.firehouse.com/interactive/boards/smile.gif

[HIangleLT]

Gentlemen, this is great stuff. It warms the souls to see the tradition run so deep. Keep'em coming. I would like to print this up and turn it in to Firehouse Mag... maybe they could do an article or something.

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'99 National Champs #1

[Truckie from Missouri]

Hey! I found a pic of the hand pumper that my 4-Greats grandfather bought!

http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Museum/7606/picture9.gif

This picture is off the <a href="http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Museum/7606">Erie Fire Museum</a>'s page. It is in there "Memorial Room" in the back of the apparatus floor.

I have another one somewhere, taken in July '98 of my Dad and I standing at this same pumper. I think my kids are in it too, can't recall off hand. When I find it I'll post it, too!

Ken
Local 3133

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[pvfr fyrfyter]

Second generation here in Nebraska. Proud to be a volunteer. Have seen alot but plan to see alot more before that final alarm sounds. Hope everyone has a safe, easy day.

[friday]

Dad retired as a captain and went to work for city building inspection dept. and helped get better compliance with the fire safety components of the code. I took his place 18 years ago and am now a captain. My daughter is not interested in the fire service and this pleases me. Capt. Dan

[HIangleLT]

that's pretty cool Ken. I've been obtaining collectables and antiques for years. My goal when I retire (which I hope is WAY down the line)is to open a bar & grill that is exclusive to the public safety arena. Thanks for sharing the pic, I love to see the other one if you find it. Take care brother.
Rick Brown

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'99 National Champs #1

[BURNSEMS]

I am a second generation Fire Fighter, my father started me off Right, Washing Dishes and Polishing Trucks,, I still have his old Rubber Coat, Big Orange Gloves,,and a MSA shoulder slung 15min SCBA,,(ANY ONE REMEMBER THOSE) how things have changed !!!!!!!!

[kfdffrab]

I am at least a 3rd generation firefighter! I have been a voluteer on and off since 1977 and am also a creer industrial FF with the Kodak Fire Dept. My father, now retired, was a volunteer for 45+ years as well as a firefighter in Korea. My mother was one of the first women in the county to go through the Essentials of Firemanship class in the late 50's. I remember her driving the old open cab pumper. I have a picture of my mother's father with the Tunkhannock, Pa. fire departments new 1927 pumper. I have a picture of my father's father in dress uniform with the Owego Fire Dept, Owego, NY probably from the early to mid 1920's. I also tell everyone that my blood is fire engine red. I have a daughter (14) and a son (13). The daughter wants to be a teacher and the son doesn't know what he wants yet. Time will tell! Stay safe and enjoy!

P.S. Great topic!!

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[AFFF]

I am 3rd generation and so is my wife it might even go further back than that on both sides if we would dig deeper. I have two daughters one is 6 and the other is 3 they both enjoy going to the firehouse so hears hoping there willbe a 4th generation in my family.

my mother,sister,grandmother,and several cousins are invovled and most of us are line officers from Captian and above. I am the only one that is paid of anytype. I work for a volly house as a firefighter/emt during the day and in the past my wife has worked as an emt for a volly house during the day.

For the families in the service lets keep it going because it is the only way vollies will keep going and without families the career will fall of too.

stay safe.

[HIangleLT]

I'm glad all of you have responded. Pass this topic on, I'd like to get as much of an info pool as I can. It's very refreshing to see family trees in the fire service.
Take care all.
Lt. Rick Brown

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'99 National Champs #1

[Truck 2]

Second generation here, my dad became a volly after getting out of the Navy after WW2. I became a volly at age 14 in 1965 and went career in 1987. I have a ex- brother-en-law that was a volly following his fathers foot steps and his son is a volly firefighter and career EMT. I have two daughters but so far they haven't shown any interest in the fire service.
Sorry, almost forgot my other brother-en-law, he's a career Lt. with the same dept. I work for. He's a officer on a squirt wagon if that counts? LOL!

Lt.Chuck
Truck-2

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[PFD JAKE]

IN My Dept. there are 4 father and sons and one father and daughter working together in same Fire Dept. from Plaistow N.H.

[CAPTAINKAOS]

I also am a second generation vollie. My dad started soon after moving to upstate new york with the McLean fd. in nearby Tompkins county. After he went to Vietnam he took about 15 years off before joining up with c'ville. He has held every fire line office in his 18 years with the department. I started in 1990 when I was 13 with the junior firefighters program. I am now 24 and have been a Fire Captain since 1997. I love being a Volunteer.

[FitzBFDT2]

My father is still on the job, 34 years at Truck Company 3. I am on the job 8 years at Truck Company 2 and maybe, who knows, my son might end up following in our footsteps. He has Truckee in his blood

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Kevin M. Fitzhenry, bfdt2@injersey.com
Firefighter, Truck Co. 2
City of Bayonne (NJ) FD
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[FitzBFDT2]

My father is still on the job, 34 years at Truck Company 3. I am on the job 8 years at Truck Company 2 and maybe, who knows, my son might end up following in our footsteps. He has Truckee in his blood.
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Kevin M. Fitzhenry, bfdt2@injersey.com
Firefighter, Truck Co. 2
City of Bayonne (NJ) FD
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[KcAreaFF]

I'm a second generation firefighter, just chose a little different path than my dad. He fought forest fires for the US Forest Service in Washington State for a number of years, not my cup of tea.(sorry dad!) He was also a volunteer in the town we lived in, so I'm guessing that's how the structural bug bit me.

[FFE3BFD]

Notice that the Fitz trio is standing in front of an engine. ---- Your esteemed colleague

I'm 2nd Generation, differnt departments.



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[Engine508]

I guess you could say I'm gonna be a 4th Generation FF my uncles used to be firefighters..and now my brother is a firefighter. I've wanted to be a firefighter ever since I could remember. My uncles used to take me to the stations all the time. But NOW..Time's getting closer...I have 3 yrs to go. I am very active down the firehouse..Cleaning Trucks...the station.Helping out at fundraisers and stuff. and I love it! I am also learning ALOT at the station. But anyway..These 3 yrs are gonna go by fast and I hope my kids will keep the tradition going in the family.Be safe Heres a picture of my "Future Station"

[slimmer88]

Well I guess you could say that I'm a second generation ff. due to a cousin and an uncle. My brother-in-law is a true third generation. His grandfather was a chief and then his father was a ff at the dept I work for. This is my wifes brother and family. My sisters husband is a second generation as his uncle is a Lt. at our dept. (my sisters husband a I work for the same dept. on the same shift as does his uncle who is my Lt.) We also have two other family members that are other generation ffs. My wifes uncle and his son with whom I work with along with the above others. I hope that my son or daughter will want to follow in my footsteps cause they both love seeing "daddy" at the firehouse and always enjoy "daddy's fire trucks" Stay safe Jeff

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[Lieutenant Gonzo]

I suppose I can consider myself the second generation by way of my Mom's side of the family. My uncle is retired from the Flagstaff, Arizona Fire Department.

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Take care and be safe...Lt. Gonzo

[LT trk106]

Second gen. here. Dad started as firefighter and retired as chief 27 yrs. later. Ive been on the same dept for 16 yrs and we did get a chance to work together the last few years of his career, and that was great.
My son hasnt decided yet and i will not press him. Its not the same as when I started.
LT.

[HIangleLT]

I just got some pretty good news... I've just been assigned where my Dad started, st#17. Like you LT trk106, I got to enjoy a few years working for my Dad before he retired as Chief. Starting mon the 14th I'll be orienting a new Lt at that station. I hope they let me stay... they run alot of fires on a regular basis. Just wanted to spread the good news. Thanks again for all of your responses. T.C./B.S.


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[FireIce]

Hello from a second generation firefighter from Canada. My dad and I are in the same dept together, him with 17 years of service and me with 3. I hope someday when I have children they will become volunteers too. It is very rewarding and it takes a very special person to do the job.
Keep up the good work & stay safe.

[hfd55]

I am a second generation FF, my father is a captain with the VFD fire dept. I run with now. I just recieved my state certs and am all ready applying for my first career postion, all at only 19 yrs of age.

[McF 33]

I'm a 3rd generation in a way. My great uncle had passed the bug on to my father. However, my father "retired" when he was young. That was before I was even thought of. I joined a vol. department on my own and will never regret it. And an intresting side note I have 2 cousins (my fahters blood nephew's) who are also fire fighters. It has to be in the blood or something.

[ENG86INE]

I am a second generation firefighter. My dad was a volunteer for about 15 years, since then he had retired from answering the calls. I am in my 8th going into my 9th year as a volunteer. He was a captain in the department and so am I now, my 3rd year. I was always interested in the field, everytime his pager would go off I had always raced him to the door hoping he would take me to the firehouse to watch them leave and prayed i could go to. As I was getting involved with fire service he was leaving it. When i joined a new company I am in now, I tried getting him back into it, it didn't work. Currently Im trying to make this my career that I've always dreamed of. It is very interesting to read these about everyone coming into this profession.


Stay Safe and Take Care
Capt 86


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[McCloskey]

Right now I am 4th generation, with all seven in my dad's family running actively. Most of them currently hold positions from Chief on down through the administration. My younger brother just joined and there are two more wanting and waiting to join. We are carring on the tradition of running in the same fire house for another generation.

McCloskey

[fyrgeek]

I am a second generation firefighter. My dad is still a career ladderman in Logansport, IN. Fire Dept, (32 years)and I volunteer with North Star VFD, AK. the military brought me up here. This is my second dept, I was a volunteer with Gore Hill VFD just outsde Great Falls, MT. for over 5 years. My wife's dad was a career ff in Huntington Beach, CA area back in the 60's, stories about running in LA during the Watts Riots almost unreal. He got out of that and went on to ministering for the Salvation Army where he volunteered in Coos Bay/North Bend OR for a while when they lived there. We don't have any children yet, but I would hope to continue a tradition, however if it doesn't workout o'well.

Be Safe!

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Dennis Kuritz
Firefighter/EMT
North Star VFD

[Ray34]

I am a 2nd generation firefighter and my daughter is 3rd generation on the same dept.

[HIangleLT]

To all replies,
Thanks again to all of my dedicated brothers and sisters who opt to continue the tradition. t.c./b.s.

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FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES
'99 National Champs #1

[mwg911man]

i did it ass backwards, but, have it straight now. I joined the volunteers first and then after a year my father joined. undoubtly, some of the best times we ever had together, outside of golf. my 18 year old son has been an EMT for two years and just joined me in the volunteer fire department. i just hope he enjoys it as much as i do.

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Mike

[EXJAKE]

Yeah, I guess I did it bass ackwards too!
My older brother and I took the test together but I got appointed first Then he came on a couple years later. He drives the ladder truck on my group and is the cook.I was his boss.
Then my Nephew came on and is now a lieutenant in the same department.
It's fun working together but it can get complicated too!

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[chief4102]

My dad was with the same departnent as I am for 60 years. I've with them for 33 years. We both held the rank of Chief for a number of years. I hope that my son and daughters will also "take up te gauntlet" and become part of the firefighting family.

Be Safe
Dan

[EXJAKE]

HEY!! Look what I found a photo of Larry,Curly,and Moe!!http://www.firehouse.com/interactive/boards/uploads/Image3.jpg


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Good Luck and be careful out there,EXJAKE:-)

[bfd1071]

I'm a true 4th generation Boston firefighter. My Greatgrandfather started out in 1912. My grandfather in 1944 along with an Uncle, my Dad started in 1969, and is still an active member. I was appointed to the Boston fire dept in 1998. As far as i know I am the only true 4th generation firefighter Bosotn has on the active roster, I do not count my uncle as a generation. I only count Father's.

[HIangleLT]

BFD1071 HATS OFF TO YOU! I don't think anyone will disagree that that is some kind of heritage. Keep the faith, Brother.

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'99 National Champs #1

[stffa]

I am a second generation Volunteer. My Dad is an Asst. Chief and is in charge or our Station 1 (of 3 in our department). He has served for 23 years and is still going strong. I joined three years ago after completing my obligations to the USAF (where I served as a security police officer. I changed sides and am now a Lt, also assigned to our department's Station 1. It is a great honor to serve with and learn from one of the best, my father.

My younger brother, a fire inspector with the city fire department got his start 10 years ago as a vollie at our station 1. He moved to the carear department and fought fires for 8 years before moving to the inspectors' division a year ago.

My Stepfathers' dad was also a carear fire fighther retiring from the city department as a Captain.

[ffdoneng62]

I don't know if I am 2nd or not cause my older brothers were before me, anyway my father was a vollie for 50 years and retired as deputy chief in 1991 at the age of 59 due to throat cancer. my brothers' stopped after they got married. I am married and have proudly serving my 15th year as a vollie myself. I am 28 years old and have a daughter and son that really love to ride the trucks. they are 8 & 6 and I hope at least one of them continues the "family tradition"

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[ffdoneng62]

I don't know if I am 2nd or not cause my older brothers were before me, anyway my father was a vollie for 50 years and retired as deputy chief in 1991 at the age of 59 due to throat cancer. my brothers' stopped after they got married. I am married and have proudly serving my 15th year as a vollie myself. I am 28 years old and have a daughter and son that really love to ride the trucks. they are 8 & 6 and I hope at least one of them continues the "family tradition"

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[Smoke Damaged]

I am 3rd Generation FF. My dad was a Vol FF and then Asst Chief in our hometown Fire Company in Pa. His dad was the President of the Company when they purchases a Seagrave pumper in the late 20's. The Grandfater had several brothers who were members of the Company.

My father's oldest brother was Chief in Langhorn Pa in the 50's. Both of my brothers are FF's also. The middle one is a Civil Service FF in Md and a Vollie. The youngest hasn't left home and is the Engine Capt for the Company WE ALL began with.

The forth generation is almost a year old now. My son is a vollie with us here in NC. He just finished the last of his classes for his firefighter certification.

[NOFEAR-N-HERE]

2nd. gen. my father retired as Lt. after 20 yrs. I'm going on 5 yrs as a vol. My only regret is that I did'nt realize firefighting was in my blood until I was too old to be hired as a career firefighter! Oh we'll I still enjoy the brotherhood of being a vol. firefighter!!

[Adze39]

I'm 2nd generation.

My father is a retired LT from my department and my father-in-law is a retired captain from Milford, CT.

[J Hicks]

I started in the fire service five years ago, and just this year my father joined and started to follow my footsteps. Does that make me or him the second generation firefighter? Anyway there are two generations in my family.

[chrisman34]

Atleast a third generation, not sure beyond that. My brother and I were the only male members of our family that were not. I have always had the craving to be one but just joind the volly dept. in October. Very sorry I didn't join before now. My daughter is wild about fire fighters and will probably be one!

[mark440]

Third generation here! My grandfather is still active volly with 50+ years of service. My father is career County Chief here. I am a firefighter pushing 5 years of service here. I love it. I wouldn't mind if my children were to follow in my footsteps, but I wouldn't be offended if they didn't. My younger brother is now a firefighter with about a year on the job too!

Stay safe all!

*Mark

[mark440]

Third generation here! My grandfather is still active volly with 50+ years of service. My father is career County Chief here. I am a firefighter pushing 5 years of service here. I love it. I wouldn't mind if my children were to follow in my footsteps, but I wouldn't be offended if they didn't. My younger brother is now a firefighter with about a year on the job too!

Stay safe all!

*Mark

[bjhfd]

I am a 2nd generation in a small volunteer department. Though my grandfather was not a member, most of my great uncle's were, which got my father interested. He joined when we was fourteen as a junior. He worked is way up and became a Deputy Chief before he decided to go back to just being a member and spending time with his family. At age fourteen I followed in his footsteps and also joined at age 14, and now have been a member for 10 years. I am glad he got me into it, and we still go to meetings and sometimes calls together. It is great!

[RRR]

My Dad has been in the fire service for about 20 years now, I joined at age 17 and have been in almost 9 years, my sister was in for 5 years and is now a nurse and a paramedic --- the three of us were at incident scenes together over a four year period. I've been on a line with both my Dad and my sister. I'm currently trying to become a career f/f.

[fire69dawg]

I am a second generation FF with my department. My brother is also a member. Our dad retired as District Chief with about 23 yrs in. I plan to keep the tradition alive. I am also looking to make this a career.

[RyanEMVFD]

I am a 3rd generation firefighter. My father was a volunteer firefighter and my grandfather was a forest firefighter up in Montana several years ago. I am currently a volly myself but am testing for a couple of paid departments. I hope my spawn will continue this tradition.

Also we still carry one of those 15 minute MSA shoulder slung SCBAs. Stays in the plastic green box still. It's for extreme backup emergency when all else fails and nothing else will work including holding your breath and praying.

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[Althea Forhan]

My father was a wildland firefighter 25 or 30 years ago with the Ecology Corps, back in the day when they didn't have shake 'n' bakes. He has a couple stories to tell about it.<br /> My aunt was a paramedic in Oakland and is currently a fire marshall in Eugene. she has quite a few stories to tell. <br /> Mom was a vollie back home before we moved to Chi-Town. it's in the blood. <br /> I've been trying to talk my brother Tom in to joining, 'cause he would be good at it, but he wants to be an accountant.<br /> I've also got a brother who is going into police academy, but I don't talk to him for obvious reasons. <img src="frown.gif" border="0">

Then there's me.

[Lionpride17]

2nd gen.......my Dad was a vollie for RIVERBANK FIRE DEPT before the switch over to the county wide FD STANISLAUS COSILADATED..... He served for 8 years... was gonna be a captian... then we had to move..... he moved to modesto......THEY DIDNT need anymore FF.....they were a PAID DEPT.....

[weir33]

Hello all, Im 1st generation, followed closely by my oldest daughter, Also my Greatgrand father built the 1st fire engine for Moncton N.B. Hey Fireice Its good to see some local support here finaly <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

[firemtgene74]

I am a third, myself, my dad ,and my grand father worked in the same section of the city and I now work on the same truck that my grandfather retired from. Dad is still on the job, we are on seperate shifts though.

[Gallonspermin]

Second here. My father was a vollie for 25 years. It gets in your blood.

[sconfire]

I am a 3rd generation Firefighter in South Carolina. My grandfather was Chief of Department with the Saint Andrews Fire Department and my father was a Deputy Chief of the North Charleston District Fire Department. I am now a Captain with the City of North Charleston Fire Department. All of these departments are or were located in the Charleston area of South Carolina.

My grandfather passed away in 1973 and my father retired in 1989. I have another 17 years to go until I can kick back! <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

[snowball]

My Grandfather, Father(since retired),myself and my brother all work or worked for the same dept. North Central Fire Dist. Sadly though my brother Kirk was killed in a freak accident while on duty this past July.I am defintly going to continue the tradition and I will do my best to see to it that Kirk's son Kaleb and my daughter will join someday.

[ac52]

2nd generation. Dad's in 45 years, I'm in 23. Both were Chief of Departments at the same time in neighboring companies. I was never more proud then when we worked together on a job, side by side. I think he was pretty proud, too.

[jmk271]

I am a 2nd generation FF. My dad served in the same dept. as I do, serving as Lt, Capt, and Asst Chief before finally giving it up. I have two brothers on this department, and there are 6 other guys who are on that are 2nd and 3rd, and all of their dad's are still with the department today........

[NYSmokey]

My great-great grandfather was a chief in a Westchester County NY fire department. My uncle was a FDNY captain. I have 4 cousins in FDNY. Don't know what generation, if any, that makes me. I hope that someday if I have kids one of them will want to volunteer or go the career route. Volunteering has provided a great deal of enjoyment for me. But I will not force it on them <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

[NJTF1Bowman]

I'm a second generation FF also, My dad has been a memeber for the past 45 years and out of that career for 28. I've been in the service for the last 21 years and 15 years out of that is career. An d my three daughters have got the same bug for firefighting that I have.

[fireeater650]

I am 3rd generation volllie, first generation paid/career.

[TK1SQ]

3rd generation here. I'm the only one to go paid so far. Had a granfather whith 47 years. Also have uncle(34yrs),dad(34yrs),two brothers(4yrs,2yrs), one brother inlaw(7yrs),and multiple cousins.

[Medic129]

3rd generation here as well. My grandfather was a volunteer for a small dept. My dad is a volunteer for a city dept. I just hired on the the paid side of the same city dept. as my dad volunteers on. Kinda scary, two of my family on the same dept. <img src="eek.gif" border="0"> Anyway, my mom is also a firefighter/emt, my little brother was a volunteer for a little while, my wife is a paramedic, and now the youngest of my twin daughters tells me "she wants to be a fireman" too(the other twin wants to be a firedog <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> - I dunno?). Guess is must be in the blood. Wouldn't have it any other way. <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

[joejoe33]

Second Generation here. My dad was a paid-on-call firefighter in Illinois and my experience started with him at age 21.

I remember riding "tailboard" with dad, back when tailboard riding was still legal. Dad called his turnout coat a "slicker". It looked like a slicker. It looked like rubberized canvas with the buckle/clasps down the front. He wore three-quarter boots. Bunker pants weren't around then.

I made my first fatal house fire with my dad. I remember having a talk about that fatal fire with my dad at our kitchen table that night. He poured me a shot of whiskey and I think that is the first time I ever drank with my dad.

My dad turns 70 this month and still loves the fire service. Firefighter/paramedics from Dallas saved his life from a heart attack Labor Day Weekend of this year. He wants me to take him to their station to bring them some ice cream, and say thanks.

I have two uncles that were in the fire service and three uncles that were police officers. Public Service has been a family tradition. I am proud to be a part of the fire service.

<br />God Bless my Brothers and Sisters, <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

[Safety9A]

2nd generation firefighter here. My Dad is a retired Lt. from the East Providence Fire Department (RI) and I have been a volly for 21 years.

<a href="http://www.bdvfd.org" target="_blank">www.bdvfd.org</a>

Tower Power!

[Tw93Andrew93]

I am a 3rd generation firefighter. My Grandfather was chief at a station near me. And my Great Uncles were FF's in Philadelphia. For some reason it skipped my dad.

[e1ffmedic]

Third generation here. My grandfather was a career Lt. on a small dept. My father was hired on and moved through the ranks quickly to Asst.Chief of the Dept. My father then moved to a chiefs job at another career dept. In the meantime, my grandfather retired at the rank of Lt. I worked career at the dept. where my dad was chief for 5yrs. before relocating to my current dept. where i am a driver/operator. My dad has since retired with 30yrs. service and I am in my 13th year as a career firefighter/paramedic. My son loves the fire service, but I don't really know if it will be a career choice for him.

[Superfireman]

2nd generation here, but I have three uncles, and four cousins active in the service. I also had a great grandfather who started all of this in my family. <br />My dad still serves actively and we all love doing what firefighters do best....serve others!

[jr.ffMD.9 PA.39]

I am second generation. My father is a firefighter and my uncle is a chief.

[captstanm1]

My father (god rest his soul) was a Forest Warden for The Virginia Department of Forestry and a volunteer firefighter.

I was a volunteer and career firefighter in Virginia and now a volunteer in Florida.

My son is a volunteer in Virginia, seeking a career job.

[BucksEng91]

Second generation. My dad joined the Philadelphia Fire Department immediately after the Marine Corps, and was there for 30 years - E35, L25.

[dragonfyre]

Don't know whether I'm 2nd or 3rd generation.<br />My dad (RIP) was a volunteer for 44 years and was Treasurer of his company for 40 of them.<br />I married into a fire company where my father in law was Chief and his father also served as Chief.<br />So I could be either, I guess. All I know is that I wouldn't want to do anything else with my spare (?) time.

[opie5461]

2nd generation here, 1st generation paid. My grandfather was a vollie way back when and then became the Co Sherriff. I didn't know that he was a firefighter until after I started. I'm not sure that I want my son to follow me or not, even though his first ride on an engine was when he was 2 months old. I kind of hope he goes into engineering and then he can help prevent fires on that side.

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[st34ff]

My Father and I are currently serving in the same department right now. He was a Assistant chief for about 5 years, and is now safty officer. I've been doing this since 18 (I'm 22 now). My brother did it before getting married and moving away. I also have two uncles who are also in this department as well, with my one uncle who served as cheif. And my aunt was a driver during the day for the trucks and ambulance.

In my department we do have several familes serving together. It is really neat with Fathers/sons (sorry not Father/daughter or mother/daughter....yet..Do have a Mother/Son <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> ).

<br />Kyle<br />***My Views ONLY***<br /><a href="http://www.chalfontfireco.com" target="_blank">www.chalfontfireco.com</a>

[st34ff]

My Father and I are currently serving in the same department right now. He was a Assistant chief for about 5 years, and is now safty officer. I've been doing this since 18 (I'm 22 now). My brother did it before getting married and moving away. I also have two uncles who are also in this department as well, with my one uncle who served as cheif. And my aunt was a driver during the day for the trucks and ambulance.

In my department we do have several familes serving together. It is really neat with Fathers/sons (sorry not Father/daughter or mother/daughter....yet..Do have a Mother/Son <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> ).

<br />Kyle<br />***My Views ONLY***<br /><a href="http://www.chalfontfireco.com" target="_blank">www.chalfontfireco.com</a>

[fireater]

The fire service has been in my family for as long as anyone can remember. It started with my grandfather who ret. paid cheif and still vol. he has 45 yrs of service, my father a capt. has been on the line for 20 yrs, my uncle is a capt as well and has been on the line for 17 yrs. My self I have been on the line 5 yrs, and my brother has been on the line for 1 yrs now. I also had an anut that was on the line for 15 or so yrs and a cousin that was on for 10 yrs. I hope that my kids will follow the family and fight fire. (they won't if mom has anything to say they will be doctors and lawyers <img src="frown.gif" border="0"> )

[Lonestarfireman]

My Dad has been on the job for 18 yrs. I grew up in the station washing the trucks and going on calls with him. And I am proud to say that I now work for the same department that I grew up around. I have been on the job for almost 2 yrs. And hopefully when I have kids they too will be part of this wonderful Brotherhood/Sisterhood that I love to say I am part of.

[SmokeJockey]

Tradition is one of the Fire Service's best traits, and it seems that is true here. I am a second generation FF. I've been a volunteer for three years now and I am the son of the city's paid department's chief. <img src="tongue.gif" border="0"> I think my little brother is thinking of joining the department, he just turned 18.

Keep safe and keep 'em wet. <img src="wink.gif" border="0"> <br />FF 352 J. Strange

[glowpop]

Paternal Grandfather was Chief of the Manasquan Engine Co 2 for many years. Was either Chief or member when Moro Castle (I think this was the ocean liner) came aground at Asbury Park N.J., and responded with my Dad and my uncle. My father joined the Navy during the war and just didn't return to the fire house.

After he got his degree in mechanical engineering he moved to Philadelphia area and when I was old enough I joined the local volunteer department in 1975. Shortly after I joined my older brother and when he became old enough my younger brother joined. My younger brother is still a volunteer in a Bucks County Company.

I am now a career fire marshal for a Township just outside Philadelphia. Have spent my entire adult life as a volunteer and career fire service member in PA and MD, and I hope that my two daughters do what ever makes them happy. If that is the fire service then that's okay with me.

[smokebstr]

I have been a volunteer for 17 years now, I started my career late in life. However what has made me most proud is that both of my sons have decided to join the same company as myself. I never really tried to influence them to join, but it appears somehow or another it just wore off on them. Joys in life come in many different ways, but none is greater than sharing this experience with them. At the age of 50, and still being active, I am looking forward to what the future has to hold for all three of us. To all be well, and be safe. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

[MFD]

i'm kinda of a 2nd generation<br />my dad was on a different dept for about a year. then where he works at he's on "fire watch"(which is a in house f.d.) <br />but almost all the guys in my dept are 2nd generation firefighters. pretty much in my community if your dad a firefighter you'll become a firefighter.(Its not always that way but most of the time)

[firefightermatt]

Im not yet a secind degree firefighter but in a couple of years I will be I think my brother is also planning on going into the firefighting business.

[mtnfyre21]

I am a second gen firefighter<br />my dad is my assnt.cheif(20+years) and i am a firefighter(4 years)<br />my grandfather helped start the dept. <br />what can i say i was raised around it and i love it <br />2197 10-8<br />stay safe have fun stay healthy<br />9-11-01 let there loss not be in vain <br /> <img src="wink.gif" border="0"> <img src="confused.gif" border="0">

[Will24]

Well, there is a generation gap, but ALL of my mom's uncle's on her mom side plus many of her cousins are philadelphia city FFs and paramedics

[linzwathill]

i am a fifth generation firefighter, my great great uncle was a founding father of my company and department, everyone before me served as a past captain, and currently my grandfather is the oldest life member of our department, my father is the youngest life member in our company, and i am the first female in my department's history.

[BOXER-AFD]

LIKE MOST OF YOU, I TOO AM A SECOND GENERATION FIREFIGHTER. MY DAD RETIRED AS AN ASST. CHIEF FROM MY DEPT. BACK IN 1990. I SERVED 4-YRS AS A VOLLIE BEFORE HIRING ON FULL-TIME HERE. I RECENTLY WAS PROMOTED TO CAPTAIN LAST APRIL.<br />WE HAVE SEVERAL 2ND GENERATION MEMBERS IN OUR DEPT., IT'S LIKE SOMEONE ALREADY SAID..."IT GETS IN YOUR BLOOD"<br />I HAVE TWO SMALL SONS - AGES 5 AND 2 - AND BOTH LOVE TO COME DOWN TO THE FIREHOUSE TO SEE THE BIG TRUCKS. MAYBE IT'LL GET IN THEIR BLOOD TOO <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

[xenophon13]

I am personally a 3rd generation firefighter, my grandfather founded the volly dept I started on then moved on to be chief at a paid dept near the coast. I spent a year and a half on the volly dept he founded now I am paid, but still go back occasionally on days off to help out and run calls.

[Firelover]

Well, my grandfather was an Airport FF and I'm a volie working in getting full time! I don't think that there ever was anyone else in my family that was a FF.... food for thought! <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

[gordoffemt]

My dad started as a volunteer 33 yrs ago. The dept eventually became paid-on-call. I am the stereotypical firehouse rat. I started with the dept. in 1994. Coincedentally, after many years working in operations at 2 chemical plants, my dad transferred into the Safety & Loss Prevention Dept.(insustrial fire & ems) of his current employer. I was hired into his dept. there in 1997. He is now my shift captain at work, but I'm the Lt. at home. I have 3 small boys who love to hang out at the firehouse. Could history repeat itself? I can only hope. Thanks for letting me share.

[firefighterbiv2335]

I am a 3rd generation firefighter. It started with my grandfather, followed by my uncle and father. then me. My grandfather and uncle were both asst. fire cheifs. They were the first father, son to ever be in the same cheifs office, in our county. My father was a fire captain. My grandfather and father have now since retired from the fire service, my uncle however is still going strong. He is a state insturctor, and a carrer firefighter, I hope to follow in his footsteps and keep the tradition alive.

[ddvfd]

I am as far as i know a second generation FF...my dad is currently the chief at our department, and my grandfather is there too, along with his brother who was a charter member...but its my mothers father...my dads father may have also been one, but, he died when my dad, now 47, was three. so im not sure if im 2nd or 3rd, but im related to at least 5-6 of the guys in there too, hopefully my rambling didnt lose ya <img src="rolleyes.gif" border="0">

Adam Keener<br />Dayton District VFD<br />Dayton, PA

[bke]

Hi Everybody,

I hope I can get in here even though I am not a FF yet. I still have 1.5 to 2 years of college left. My Dad was a vollie for 13.5 years. First with the city I grew up in and then the county. My plans are to go into the fire service after school. That is all I ever wanted to be. My Dad and I haven't discussed my plan yet but I think he knows. There is always one thing we can talk about and that is firefighting. It is a very good thing. I'm trying to learn as much from you guys and girls (and my Dad) about the job as I can. Thanks for letting me butt in here and making me feel welcome to the forums in the past year.

Stay safe, stay low,<br />BKE

[pak-man]

I am a third generation firefighter. My grandfather was a chief, so was my father and now I am moving up the ranks and hopefully one day be in that position. what can I say, Its in the blood.

[schwarz]

I am a 3rd Gen firefighter. My Grandfather was a cop and a volunteer firefighter. My father was a firefighter for 36 yrs and Chief of the dept for 17 yrs until he was killed in a car accident in 1996. I am in my 3rd year as a member of the same small town fire dept.

We are a small rural community with 32 volunteers. Some of you probabally answer more calls in a day, then we do in a year. In fact we probabally spend more time drinking beer then fighting fires. But this doesn't take away the pride and how serious my Dad took his job as Chief. I have just been elected Sec/Treas of the dept, and will continue to make this dept the best it can be.

Growing up washing trucks, hanging around the fire station, and getting up with your Dad for that 3:00 am call never leaves you.

Thanks for the great posts. Stay safe.

[t2corl8304]

3rd generation here currently 12 years on the job father was 30 yr vet his father was 30 and currently have 4 cousins on the job representing 4 different departments. stay safe FTM-PTB-EGH-RFB

[ejm3three]

I was a member of the Tunkhannock VFD for 14 years. Would you consider scanning in the picture and sending it to me? I would like to see what vehicle he's in the photo with. I no longer live in Tunkhannock, but they still have a GREAT VFD, very progressive.
ejm3three@yahoo.com
Ed

I am at least a 3rd generation firefighter! I have been a voluteer on and off since 1977 and am also a creer industrial FF with the Kodak Fire Dept. My father, now retired, was a volunteer for 45+ years as well as a firefighter in Korea. My mother was one of the first women in the county to go through the Essentials of Firemanship class in the late 50's. I remember her driving the old open cab pumper. I have a picture of my mother's father with the Tunkhannock, Pa. fire departments new 1927 pumper. I have a picture of my father's father in dress uniform with the Owego Fire Dept, Owego, NY probably from the early to mid 1920's. I also tell everyone that my blood is fire engine red. I have a daughter (14) and a son (13). The daughter wants to be a teacher and the son doesn't know what he wants yet. Time will tell! Stay safe and enjoy!

P.S. Great topic!!

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[PumpOperator]

I am a third generation volunteer firefighter. My Grandpa is still active and drives the Rescue Truck everyday. My two uncles and my father are still very active. THE only third generation family in CTFD history!

[jasper45]

I am a third generation professional firefighter, as is my brother.

[jrengine70]

i am a third generation firefighter
my grandfather was a ff for a long time, and he was even assistant chief for like 10 years. he only drives the truck now (hes like 60 now).
my dad was a ff for a while, and he is going to be one of the officers soon (lieutenent or captain) both of my uncles, along with my dad, were part of one of the most active groups of ff's in the area. i also have a (lets see here....) my grandpa's brother's son in law is a career ff.

[PattyV]

Im a first generation along with two of my other brothers whom used to be volunteers like me.
My father has some firefighting knowledge however because he was in the Royal Malaysian Navy.

[FyredUp]

I am second generation. My dad was a firefighter in 2 different volly FD's and his time spannedalmost 30 years. I started as a volly, served on 2 FD's, worked part-time for another, went career as an ARFF firefighter, then moved on to a municipal FD.

My oldest son is soon to be a cadet at my volly FD so it will go 3 generations.

FyredUp

[Dickey]

Wow, what a blast from the past....

Anyway, I am the second generation. My father was part of the original crew that started the Township Fire Department back in 1955. The surrounding townships around the city formed their own because when the city came out, they came with 500 gallons of water and 4 guys.

They started with one truck kept at one of the guys garage until they actually got a "station" at the town shop building. Now it has grown to include 5 townships, 5 stations each with an engine, tanker, brush truck and rescue, as well as some specialized rescue equipment. I have his badges and a department patch from back then and have them in a display case, looks pretty cool.

[downtownlt]

5th for me

[gunnyv]

Off the top of my head, there are at least 20 out of 85 guys on my dept who are at least 2nd generation, their dad's working for various depts. 5 of them are second gen within the dept (2 are brothers). There are another 2 sets of brothers within the dept, and I know at least 10 guys, while first gen themselves, have brothers on the job.

I'm first gen, my dad was a cop.

[RspctFrmCalgary]

No sh!t a blast from the past :eek: 6-year old thread, last post in 2002 :eek:

Neat stories though.

My family came to the US from the Netherlands in 1856. My 23 year old son is a seventh generation firefighter, and he has great-great-grandpa's 1896 bed keys and Chief's speaking trumpet.

Now THAT'S tradition!

[Kevo231]

well, my great grandfather was a vollie firefighter b4 the city even got a paid department. then my grandfather was on the paid and made it to captain b4 he retired. my dad then joined and retired as Chief. I currently have a Uncle who is a Chief of another department and a cousin who is Deputy Chief on the same dept as my grandfathers and dad. i am a vollie untill i get my degree and go to paramedic school. then i will join the paid department. so idk what generation that makes me. 4th??????

[FrFtr28]

3rd generation. My Grandfather, dad, uncles and brother are all firefighters. There's nothing like being in a fire with your brother and dad.

[GFDLT1]

I am offically 2nd generation. My Dad retired 2 years ago from Montgemery County Fire and Rescue,MD. I work as a career LT for Garner FD, in Garner,NC. I have a couple of 2nd cousins that retired from Indianapolis FD on my Dad's side and a Great Uncle on my Mom's side that was a long time Asst. Chief for a vollie dept in MD. My wife's brother is also a career fireman, and her uncle just retired from Charlotte FD. So when we have children I pray that they to love the fire service as much as I do and that they have a career in it.

KTF-EGH

[john1545]

I am a third generation volunteer firefighter. My Grandpa is still active and drives the Rescue Truck everyday. My two uncles and my father are still very active. THE only third generation family in CTFD history!

Really...?

[hsvfdsta4]

I'm a third generation volunteer and I'm hoping to be a first generation paid firefighter.

[Vegasfyrgirl]

I am first generation. If I ever have a daughter I would love it if she became a Firefighter (but if she doesn't, I'd still support her career goals). Then we'd have generations of Female Firefighters, something that you don't see too often.

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

My Dad joined the local volunteer fire department when I was an infant. Almost 40 years later, I am proud to say that I am a career member of the same department..However my Dad made it to Assitant Chief. I am still a blue shirt. :p My uncle was also a fierfighter on another department. Both my Dad and Uncle were also paramedics. Back when EMS was brand spanking new.

[pfd4life]

My Great, great, great grandfather was a member of my department when it was started, my grandfather was a FF in the navy during WW2, then it skips a generation...but here I am...so I guess that would make me pseudo 5th generation.

[PumpOperator]

Really...?


Funny John W.

[Shoreman22]

My great greats came to Kingston, New York from Germany during the Civil War. They were part of the first volunteer fire company and eventually charter members of Kingston's first paid department. Firefighters every generation since.

[FiftyOnePride]

Fourth Generation - Same Department.

[Safety33]

I am a second generation firefighter.

[5pts384]

I'm third generation two of my son's are FFs one is a Paramedic/FF, he is the only paid one of us. My grandfather had a party phone line, when there was a fire the phone had a special ring and all would respond.

[cozmosis]

Does it count as second generation if it skipped one along the way. My maternal grandfather was chief of the volunteers in the town where he lived. My old man went the wrong direction and became a cop. :D I had to pick up where my grandfather left off. If I have kids... Well, at the rate I'm going, there'll be no fires left when they're old enough to join up.

[bwspeer]

I am the Third generation on our small rural all volunteer department
My son joined this year making the first fourth generation member. :p

[numbir39]

I am a third generation firefighter in the same volunteer department. My two brothers are in the department as well. My nephew is 1 year old, and we are grooming him to follow in the tradition :D .

[Lewiston2Capt]

I am a third generation firefighter in the same volunteer department. My two brothers are in the department as well. My nephew is 1 year old, and we are grooming him to follow in the tradition :D .
If he takes after your brother, lord help us all! :D

[Engine76KS]

Third generation firefighter here. I've been a vollie for a little over 2 years (and a dispatcher for 1). Dad was a career firefighter/paramedic for 30 years. He was one of the first members of the local EMS department before they and the FD combined. Grandpa was a vollie for a number of years, as was my great-uncle. Great-uncle eventually became Chief of his department.

If I can be half as good of a firefighter as those three, whoever I end up working for will be good shape. :D

[mdoddsjffhnfc]

3rd generation firefighter. my dad is a 29 year member of my company (life member) my mother was a firefighter/emt in Lindenwold #1. Both my grandparents were firefighters (my dads dad was also a police sgt in town)

3 generations of Dodds' in the Hi-Nella Fire Company, hopefully to have a 4th generation somewhere down the line.

Stay Safe

[RFRDxplorer]

2nd gen here.........Dad was active FD for 24 years and is still a life member.

3rd generation if you count my grandfather because he was an Honorary Deputy Chief of the FDNY

** Quite a few way extended family are firefighters also