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Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function: Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:: 9

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Windham, ME

Years With Department/Agency: 9+

My Training:: FFI, EMT - B / Wilderness EMT

Day Job:: Windham Parks & Recreation

Relationship Status:: Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: This has been something I've wanted to do since High School.

Why I Love Fire/EMS: There ususally isn't a shift that goes by, that I haven't been able to make a difference to someone

Top Issues Facing Responders:: The challenge of being prepared to handle another 9/11.
Co-ordination of trainings for all emergency agencies from all 48 states. Ever changing technology. Inexperienced EMT basics taking their paramedics course and in turn becoming terrible medics.

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At 1:59am on April 26, 2009, robert webber said…: WELCOME

At 7:51am on November 6, 2008, catfish said…: just wanted to say hello

At 8:13am on April 17, 2008, Richard A. Shepard said…: Yes, you found me. Someone sent this link to me and I was interested in connecting with others across the country in our fields. How are things going with you? I just got something in the mail from the office about the Windham Events. I will check the schedule and see where I am that weekend. I will get back with you on it soon.

At 12:54pm on December 14, 2007, ben thompson said…: hey lynn i am a fire fighter in south portland small world isn,t it talk to you later, stay safe

At 7:18pm on November 14, 2007, Joe Totero said…: Free Comments & Graphics Codes

Stay safe & keep warm!

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