Jody McKibben

54, Female

Jersey Shore, PA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
EMT - Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
20
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
DuBoistown Fire Department, PA
Years With Department/Agency
5
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Larry's Creek Volunteer Fire Co.
Antes Fort Volunteer Fire Co.
My Training:
EMT, Vehicle Rescue Tech, Farm Medic, Ropes 1, Trench Rescue, oh and assorted others to many to list
About Me:
I have been an EMT for 19 years and a Rescue Tech for just as long. I am good at what I do, and care about the people I help. 80% of our job is compassion, 10% is technique and the other 10% is self preservation from the 20% that don't deserve the compassion.
Day Job:
Stay at home mom/paramedic student
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I joined because I like helping people, there is a story but to long to discuss, ask I'll tell you. I enjoy the friends I've made and the people who say thank you along the way.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Helping People.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Current training demands keeping fresh volunteers from joining.

Comment Wall:

  • Jody McKibben

    To those who risk our lives so that others maybe saved or safe, God Bless us for the job we do and the things we have seen for no one knows the sacrifices we have made.

    Aug 21, 2007

  • Tom Kenney

    My name is Tom Kenney. I’m a 24-year veteran and Fire Lieutenant on the Providence Fire Department. I’m pleased to announce that I’ve recently had my book, Working Class Hero: Memoirs of a Providence Fireman, published by Publish America (ISBN 1-4137-3107-4).

    This is the first book of its kind written by a Providence Firefighter in 118 years.

    “You can almost smell the smoke and feel the heat. ‘Working Class Hero: Memoirs of a Providence Fireman’ is a three-alarm read. It’s taken from the 23-year on-the-job experiences of a second-generation Providence firefighter who could shrug off tragedy with a flippant remark, time after time after time. Required reading.” (Wally Pickford -The Reporter)

    “…his experiences pull the reader in and force them to think about the bravery of firefighters and of their own mortality.” (Kelly Smith - Warwick Beacon)

    “Working Class Hero: Memoirs of a Providence Fireman is one man’s action-packed account of twenty-three years of life as a firefighter in busy metropolitan Providence – the third largest city in the Northeast. Experience what it’s like to be taken on one emergency call after another – fires, shootings, stabbings, and more. Encounter situations that are completely unimaginable to the average citizen. Thoughtfully written with the reader in mind, describing each stage of an incident, this book allows the reader to visualize riding along with the firefighters as they pull up to a scene and must take immediate action. In this book, Lieutenant Tom Kenney will take you inside the mind of a firefighter as he makes life and death decisions. Celebrate his victories and suffer his defeats. Glimpse a world few people ever experience. From practical jokes and fun around the firehouse to gut-wrenching real-life tragedies, this book covers it all!”

    The book is currently available at Barnes & Noble Book Stores, Borders Books, and online through www.amazon.com and www.publishamerica.com. It is a full size paperback edition, 224 pages, and retails for $19.95.

    Tom Kenney can be reached via e-mail at tekpfd@cox.net & at his webpage at: www.ProvidenceFireman.com.

    Aug 21, 2007

  • Brett Bennell

    hey jody

    yes this is the latest in protective wear when turning out to a chicken emergency, hope your havin' a great day cheers from the land down under

    brett

    Aug 22, 2007

  • ResqCapt8

    How you doing? My name is Mike. I have been in the fire service for 9 years. The Department name is Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Co. Our station numbers are 7,8,9 & 10. I got my screen name using my rank, Rescue Captian, and call sign, Captain 8.

    Aug 22, 2007

  • Lady

    Yeah a friend of mine told me about this site and I joined.

    Aug 25, 2007

  • tommy oliver

    thanks for the add

    Aug 27, 2007