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Joe Totero

Male

East Stroudsburg, PA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Captain
Years in Fire/EMS:: 18
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Acme Hose Co. No. 1, ESFD, East Stroudsburg, PA
Years With Department/Agency: 13
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.eaststroudsburgfire.org
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Woodbridge Emergency Squad, Perth Amboy First Aid Squad, Perth Amboy Volunteer Fire Department
My Training:: IFSAC/PROBOARD Firefighter I & II, IFSAC/PROBOARD Fire Instructor I & II, PA State Vehicle Rescue Technician, PA State EMT-B, Haz Mat Technician, Incident Safety Officer, NIMS (multiple levels), Foam Firefighting Technician, Basic High Angle Rescue I & II, Confined Space Rescue
About Me:: I've been involved with the Emergency Services for about 18 years now between NJ & PA, just completed Firefighter II certification. I actually should be dead for the actions I have taken in a fire. They were not the smartest thing I did. Now, I still fight aggressively, but with more knowledge of my surroundings & the telltale signs of problems. I will never put or ask anyone to go into a situation that I wouldn't do.
Day Job:: Medical Claims Processor
Relationship Status:: Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://facebook.com/Joe Totero
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: When I was about 2 years old, I had to have my eyes operated on to strengthen the muscles. When I returned home from the hospital, my cousin who was a career firefighter with PAFD drove the brand new Snorkel 1 to my house for me to see. That put the spark in me. When my father was diagnosed with cancer 20 years ago, I wanted to do all I could for him. I first joined a rescue squad, then a second one & eventually joined the fire department. Since then, I have dedicated my life to saving others.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: being in the right place at the right time to help someone who needs it.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: recruiting & retaining serious volunteers. I also believe that alcohol does not have a place in the station nor on scene. We all like to party & have a good time, but why put yourself or someone else in harm's way while under the influence. let's use some common sense out there!

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Little Black Rain Cloud

Mornin' Hun, how ya doin'?

Sep 7, 2007
Smokeyjoe85

Hey good buddy,glad to have ya aboard.

Sep 7, 2007
pvfdscotty

Thanks I get off tomorrow morning and I'm going to enjoy opening weekend of football. Hey be safe take care I have to go into training right now.

Sep 7, 2007
Wildfire

Thanks. The division we fought fire on on the Zaca fire had a mountain fully engulf that had a 60-70 degree incline. We laid 10,000feet of hose up that thing. It was an insane climb especially with 100foot flame lengths ripping up the slope infront of you.

Sep 7, 2007
Trina Billings

Thanks you for the add. I'll be a safe as i can and you have a good weekend to

Sep 7, 2007
Jeri From Jersey

Sep 7, 2007
Andrew

Thanks my firefighter friend, you stay safe as well

Sep 7, 2007
Erin

thanks for the add!! stay safe out there!!
erin

Sep 8, 2007
jeremy

THANK YOU ILL BE STUCK AT DISPATCH ALL WEEKEND THOUGH

Sep 8, 2007
rhino

Hey Big Joe, thanks for the add, howizit going in Penn ? I read your blog on garage fire, nothing like a little early morning quick knockdown to start your day ! A F.O.G. like you should have a probie on the nozzle and just stand behing him and hold on to his collar and push him the right direction like you would a monitor! I know, you aren't ready to give up that nozzle yet.
Eyes open sideways always, go Steelers?

Sep 8, 2007
Brian R Long

Hello Joe thanks for the add

Sep 8, 2007
Frankie Winslow

Thanks my brother hope you and yours are doing great stay safe and have a safe and quiet weekend

Sep 8, 2007
Ray Crane

Thanx for the request

Sep 8, 2007
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Sep 9, 2007
boots

Thank you for adding me... Hope all is well.. stay safe!

Sep 9, 2007
Chief25sr

Thanks for the request

Sep 10, 2007
Tonia Himes

hi joe thankyou for the request:)stay safe also..have a wounderful week..

Sep 10, 2007
bearnpa1

thank u for request..being disabled i have limited time here..but like we all are in our own way.. IM FULL OF IT...much is all true..stay safe bro..

Sep 10, 2007
bearnpa1

ah another penna smk eater.. our road is I-78, your extras are I-84 and what else is up there..long live pocono race way.... cant never remeber to spell that lake up there.. indian names.. ugh.. mohawk, and many others..

Sep 10, 2007
Anita

Thanks Joe for the invite!

Sep 10, 2007
angelhinkley

Hello!Things are good here quite day so far any way.Hope you are doing well.Have you been on here long i am just trying to start so far evrybody i have meet seem to be very nice. Well stay safe chat later.

Sep 10, 2007
MOOSE HOWARD

Thanks for the add , stay safe and stand tall because you are in a group of the biggest tradition in America (R.I.P BROTHERS OF 9-11-01) !!!

Sep 10, 2007
Matt Montgomery

have a great week and be safe

Sep 10, 2007
Chief25sr

Everythings safe and sane here. Same to you. Hows things in Eastburg? It's that time of year here. You know nominations and elections. Can't wait till thats over. Well got to go back to work, stay safe.

Sep 11, 2007
Tim Rouse

Thank you for the invite

Sep 11, 2007
Chief25sr

That would be great. Our haunted house dates are September 28,29 and October 5,6,12,13,19,20,26 and 27th. Due to the fireworks being rained out for Coolbaugh Celebrates this past weekend. I believe they have been resceduled for the 29th. I will double check and let you know. Have a great day.

Sep 11, 2007
Lara Stoakes

Ditto backatcha" Joe....be safe as well.

Sep 11, 2007
Jamie

Thanks for the add Stay safe!

Sep 11, 2007
Larry

thanks for the add and the comment brother ff and you stay safe as well!

Sep 11, 2007
MILLGROVE40

HEY JUST WANTED TO SAY HI & HAVE A SAFE WEEK :O)

Sep 11, 2007
stephen bunn

I havent been home in three years, hope the burgs are still standing. Stay safe

Sep 12, 2007
Chief25sr

Hey Joe, I thought I recognized ya but wasn't sure. Me and my son Steven Jr. took Hazmat Ops with you back when Gene B. taught it. My son also says he took Incident command with ya. Anyone else from Monroe on here? Talk to ya latter.

Sep 12, 2007
stephen bunn

Hey thanks for getting back to me. Sucks to hear it is so crappy there makes me feel a litle better about leaving. The high school sucked when I was there in school 17 yrs ago. Thanks again, Be safe

Sep 12, 2007
Chris C.

Thanks for the add. Stay safe! JOE TOTERO

Sep 12, 2007
Theresa

Thanx for the add! Stay safe!

Sep 12, 2007
Wendy Bales-Clark

Hi Joe, Thanks for adding me and commenting back. You take care and try to stay sane as well! I definitely have a love/hate relationship w/ the ECC, but I can't think of any other job that would be as interesting! God Bless!

Sep 12, 2007
Matt Daniels

hey any time all is well here stay way safe haha! thatnks

Sep 13, 2007
Patrick Dashiell

Thanks for the add..

Sep 13, 2007
eric

anytime Joe keep in touch work hard work safe !!!!

Sep 13, 2007
Heather Guilliams

I am doing good. I am just trying to protect the airfield for now. Hope all is good with you!

Sep 13, 2007
pat

hey thank you and i was going good until today but thats another one for another time...

Sep 13, 2007
Kelly

hey Joe..thanks for accepting..hope all is well up your way! stay safe

Sep 13, 2007
Carol

Thanks for the friends request Joe!

Sep 13, 2007
joejarman

it aint nothing its wat we do luckily i am finaly home, got a field promo and made it to SERGEANT FIRST CLASS so its back home for a month running in where others run out yall stay safe and god bless yall

you are the true heros that give us the support i should be thanking you

YEA THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH, I WILL FEAR NO EVIL, FOR THOU ART WITH ME

Sep 13, 2007
Jeri From Jersey

Sep 13, 2007
Gary W. Deitz

Hi Joe, Thanks for the invite. how's amish country? it sure is gorgous over there. have a great day and stay safe

Sep 13, 2007
David Pierce

Thanks for finding me on here. I just joined and still trying to find my way around. I have found a lot of interesting videos though. This is the perfect site for us. Stay safe yourself!

Sep 13, 2007
Meri

thanks for the add!

Sep 13, 2007
Philipp Huss

Hello Joe!!! Thanks for u comment of my site. I´m ill.
I know the fire department memmingen. those is not far away from me. 30 kilometers. have a great day and stay safe!

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Sep 14, 2007
captain46

Hay Joe thanks for the friend request makes things a little easier since I am new to the site.

Sep 14, 2007