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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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josh parramore

You too! Hows it going out there?

Sep 20, 2007
Stuart Williams

Thanks for the welcome. It's good to hear from you. Have a safe weekend and keep up the great tunes!

Sep 20, 2007
Jennifer McFarland

Thanks!! Good and you?? You have a safe and great weekend also!!!

Sep 20, 2007
Emilie

Thanks for the add also. I am doing alright. We are in a drought for calls. How about you?

Sep 20, 2007
ff2139

as soon as i get a chance to get a t-shirt and patch for u i will that will be no problem

Sep 20, 2007
Walt

Good morning Brother How was your week....well I just added some pictures from the firemens convention...sorry for getting them up late,you are right its a pain up loading them....lolBetween work and getting ready 4 the wedding tomorrow,i have been runing my butt off,thank god that they are both from the same department...have a great day and a good weekend...ttyl

Sep 21, 2007
Walt

Im enjoying,thank god im not getting married yet...thats comeing in the next few years.....lol I just took my suit to get it pressed...im glad I looked at where i got the suit from they did a bad job pressing it,left alot of wrinkles,just think i was only going to bring my dress shirt....LOL if i would have wore it tomorrow looking like that my girl would have killed me...lol
Sorry to here about your Chaplin.my condolences go out to you,and your department....He is in a better place...its hard to let some 1 go that is close 2 you,if you know what i mean.cheer up things will be better and work out.

Good luck with the job interview,ill keep my fingers crossed....you will have 2 let me know how it went...I have to pack some stuff and bring it over to the storage bin..
Just want to reply back to you,be leave me i will get sloshed.....after this week and today....I won't get that sloshed....me never...lol
Don't forget those flowers or you will sleeping at the fire house.....lol
talk 2 you later

Sep 21, 2007
Little Black Rain Cloud

Creative Spiritz

Sep 21, 2007
Karolina Alves

I'm doing pretty good. How are you?
Hope you have a great weekend also & stay safe.

Sep 21, 2007
Allen Wahlstrom

Hey Bro hope youre havin a quiet weekend. Havent turned a wheel tday! Hopin it stays that way...stay safe

Sep 22, 2007
hambone22

How ya been bro? Long time no type. Hope your good. Stay safe out there. Peace.

Sep 22, 2007
josh parramore

I'm sorry to hear that My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time. Take care.

Sep 22, 2007
Amanda Woomer

I am sorry to here that. I am glad you are doing better. Well talk to you later and you better stay safe.
<3amanda

Sep 23, 2007
Amanda Woomer

I am stayin out of trouble to i promise. LOL i just got backfrom a college visit to kentucky. and met the fiefighters from grayson, ky. it was pretty cool.
talk later.
<3Amanda

Sep 23, 2007
Amanda

You wanna know my "lil" secrect for staying sane?

What Im gonna do now.......THE BEACH! :) I was there all afternoon and lastnight and leavin again tday, Hope your weekend is going great!! BE SAFE
~
CIOA

Sep 23, 2007
Allen Wahlstrom

NOt too bad here...watching football tday. Rescue School startes tomorrow. Fun Fun Fun. Two weeks of bustin ass...cant wait.
Get some rest and stay safe.

Sep 23, 2007
ff2139

i think that would be nice, i want to get one for my dad i mean hes still alive but growing up he was the one i looked up to when it came to the fire side of things and i still do,

Sep 23, 2007
Amanda Woomer

wow that had to have been rough. you better be careful on these calls. they treated me really nice at the fd but not the EMS ase oh well i still had fun.
be carefull buddy talk later.
<3amanda

Sep 23, 2007
hambone22

Well thats good. I thought I was the only one in here that was busy lately. I'll take being busy over beiong slow any day of the week. We have been catching 2-4 jobs a tour here lately. Beating us up. That is in addition to medicals and all the other BS we run. Alarms and car fires. Sleep on your days off right bro!!!! HAHAHA!!! That's what we say around here at least. Get some rest cause the gong is gonna go off at any time right? Peace and stay safe.

Sep 24, 2007
Jess

I really like the story of what got you involved in the fire service. Thats really amazing.

Sep 25, 2007
Jeri From Jersey

Sep 25, 2007
BunkerBabe

Hello thank you for the request.

Sep 25, 2007
Suzy Jondreau

Hi thanks for the request- stay safe!

Sep 26, 2007
Kelly

Hey man, How's it goin up there. Been to any fires lately. Benn kinda quiet around here. Hopefully it stays that way. Well y'all be safe out there. Take care.

Sep 26, 2007
Bambi

thanks for adding me!!

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peace out
bambi

Sep 27, 2007
Chief25sr

Hey Joe, I don't know if you planned on coming to the haunted house this weekend but we're having some minor problems with some props. Trying to get fixed. We may not be able to open this weekend. The guys are working hard to fix the problem. i'll let you know ASAP what our status will be for weekend. Stay safe.

Sep 27, 2007
Wendy Wood

It would be an honor to join your group of friends. Thanks for asking. This looks like a great site.

Sep 27, 2007
Christian Lewis

thanks for the add

Sep 27, 2007
Stephanie Nicholson

Thanks for the add!

Sep 27, 2007
Chief25sr

Haunted House will open as scheduled!!! Tonight Fireworks!! Whew!

Sep 28, 2007
Stephanie Nicholson

Hey thanks, hope you have a great weekend too. I'll be working all weekend :( I see you're originally from NJ - me too!

Sep 28, 2007
99

You too sweetness!!

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Sep 28, 2007
MILLGROVE40

DROPPIN' IN TO SAY HEY
ANY BIG CALLS LATELY????
I PROBABLY MISSED A FEW/AM NOT IN TOWN!
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WELL HAVE A GOOD ONE AND STAY SAFE

Sep 28, 2007
LittleDorn

will do got fire class all weekend

Sep 28, 2007
Stephanie Nicholson

Yeah I know what you mean, I didn't volunteer back at home but I knew alot of people in the fire service. I didn't get involved until I moved to MD in 2000.

Sep 29, 2007
Amanda Woomer

how have you been? i am still a busy bee which will slow down here soon. si yeah just wanted to say hey.
<3 amanda

Sep 29, 2007
Tigger

thanks for the comment n its nice to meet ya

Sep 29, 2007
Wayne Mitchell

Hi Joe, thanks for the add.......

Sep 29, 2007
FeliMarie

Thanks for the add... you stay safe as well Feli

Sep 29, 2007
Heather Guilliams

Hey Thanks, I did have a good weekend. I hope you did as well! Hope you have a great week:)

Sep 30, 2007
Bull

hi bubb,,hope your weekend went good.
Bull

Sep 30, 2007
Janelle Williams

Hi! Thanks for the add also! Awesome music.

Oct 1, 2007
firegirl722

Thanks for the add request.....stay safe yourself and have a great week

Oct 1, 2007
Jeri From Jersey

Oct 2, 2007
camo_girl

You're welcome, and have a safe week too.

Oct 2, 2007
Brady Luckock

you to

Oct 2, 2007
Evelyn Kysar Dupuy

Hello thanks for the add I just got on today my friends got me in here nice to meet you and stay safe

Oct 2, 2007
Elona

Thank For The Add...

Oct 2, 2007
Christopher

hey how it going

Oct 2, 2007
Jenifer Hill

back at you...how is it going?

Oct 2, 2007