FirstWireless Inc. employees are involved in their communities in many different ways.

Today we highlight Larry Martin, Service Manager in the Gering office.

Larry has been in the radio communications industry for 27 years; and at the Gering location for 26 years, known previously as CommSource, Inc.  Acquired by FirstWireless, Inc. in 2010, Larry has been a valuable asset to the company.

As Service Manager of the Gering, NE office, he is involved in the technicial support for all aspects of two-way radio including managing the service department, billing, scheduling, field and bench work, and system design.

Married for 26 years, Larry has three children and one grandchild.

Larry is the current President of the TriCity Amateur Radio Club in the Gering and Scottsbluff areas. With approximately 20 members, the Radio Club participate in a few "Field Days" throughout the year; the purpose being to practice setting up emergency communications such as were used in the aftermath of the Katrina and Rita hurricanes in the southern US. The Club  activates during every severe storm/tornado warning, communicating direct back to Cheyenne Weather Service. Amateur radio classes, Morse code classes, and tests for licensing of radio amateurs can be scheduled through the Club.
LINK: http://www.qsl.net/tricity/

Larry is also a member of the Scotts Bluff County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) and has recently been elected Vice President.  With approximately 45 members, the Team has been called in Search and Rescue, Rapid Assessment Team for Emergency Management and Evidence Searches. Training is held monthly and some members have conducted SAR training across the state. 
www.scottsbluffcountycert.org 

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FirstWireless Inc. employees are involved in their communities in many different ways.

This article highlights John Rawson, Sales/Consultant in the Wichita office.

John has been with FirstWireless, Inc. in Wichita since 2007 and has been in the technology industry for over 25 years. He is Certified in Radio Communications through Motorola.

When John attended a Motorola conference in 2009, he was the lucky winner of tickets to the 2010 Superbowl XLIV which included an all-expenses paid trip to Sun Life Stadium in South Florida!

He and his wife, MaryLou were guest speakers at a December meeting of the West Optimist Club  of Wichita in which John is an active member and past president.

They described their Super Bowl experience. After some family discussion about who would accompany John, Mary Lou says their son was overruled and she went.  

They described the other events offered, including an Everglades tour and swimming with the dolphins, and showed some of the souvenirs, including a football helmet signed by several NFL players. John says it was the trip of a lifetime.

Congratulations, John, for your win and thanks for giving back to the Wichita community!

WEST OPTIMISTS of WICHITA: By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids. Adult volunteers join Optimist Clubs to conduct positive service projects in their communities aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. Visit them online at www.optimist.org.