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Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Lieutenant
Years in Fire/EMS:
20 plus
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Manatee County, Florida
Years With Department/Agency
20 plus
Dept. Web Site:
http://emfr.org
Relationship Status:
Divorced
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Started as a volunteer to help my small community. I realized I loved it so much, how cool it would be to do this all the time. I went through the fire academy and EMT school, and here I am all these years later.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I make a difference in peoples lives.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Budget cuts and manpower issues. Health issues and taking care of our brothers and sisters are a huge priority as well.

Comment Wall:

  • Donnie Bathje

    Well I am glad you found me....Where am I at.....LOL....anyway where are you now??? I may not be at station 4 much longer either. We are making a leap and going with full-time Battalion Chiefs. So there are going to be 3 Captain slots open real soon...Cross your fingers and we will see. Take care...

    Sep 12, 2007

  • Donnie Bathje

    That just ain't right.......I don't wanna be an Inspector anyway.......Enjoy 4, I bet the residents are so nice and thankful you are there.....LOL....Stay safe and stay in touch......Let me know how Capt. goes..........

    Sep 12, 2007

  • dcltsc2

    hows Florida. Leaves are starting to change here in Ohio.. Stay safe BOD BLESS

    Sep 12, 2007

  • dcltsc2

    In the winter it gets a little harder to put the fire out LOL I'm from Ohio born and raised. Live in Oberlin just west of Cleveland

    Sep 12, 2007

  • Vic

    Hey lady. Hows it going. Glade to see you on the site. Later Vic

    Sep 12, 2007

  • Randy Macey

    Check out the some of the Groups, I have started up "Close Calls" an area to tell your story of what you did and should not of so others learn. "Roll Calls" this is another group that allows you to tell us about your station and district. "Trainers Corner" is another area that you can read about issues other trainers have or deal with. As well if your not a trainer you can ask questions or state concerns you have. If you have a hard time locating them just go to my site and look at the bottom left hand corner.

    Enjoy, be safe and remember we all come home.

    Mace

    Sep 13, 2007

  • mike james seaborn

    Come Check out my page and see my presentation and Guide for fire safety for Disabled and help me pass it on Thank You
    STAY SAFE
    Mike James Seaborn

    Sep 13, 2007

  • firecommand1

    hello , joe here fla too say hi sometimes :) nice to meet you

    Sep 13, 2007

  • firecommand1

    ty for the add :) you watching the news from dade co?

    Sep 13, 2007

  • Joe Totero

    Thanks for the add. Hope things are going good for you. Stay safe & sane!

    Sep 13, 2007

  • Kelly Joe Aylor

    Wow! You know how to pick a mentor! He is great!

    Sep 14, 2007