Matt

38, Male

Boston, NY

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter, Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:
3
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
North Boston Fire Co
Years With Department/Agency
3
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.northbostonfire.com
Web Site:
http://www.bostonnyems.com
My Training:
FF1, FF Survival, NIMS 100 200 700, Pump Operator, Live Fire Training, Fire Police, Vehicle Rescue, Truck Company Ops., EVOC, EMT, Radio Operator, Medical Emergency Radio System Operator
About Me:
Well i led a boring life all through my middle school and high school years. I did play football but only to make my grandfather happy, until i had a serious knee injury at work one night and that ended my hall of fame career. After high school i kept working some different jobs, and got a motivational thrust to join the fire company... and so i did. 3 years later (today) i currently have a completely different job that i never thought i would have, which is an EMT in the city of buffalo, still belong to the fire company and also an ambulance company in boston, and every day am learning new things about people and places. I have alot of friends and very few good friends.
I have one person who i look up to, and one day hope to become exactly like him, but know it can never be done and that is my grandfather. i have spent more time with him in my life than any other person and he is the reason for who i am, and what i know.
No i never went to college, and dont plan on going. I know what i want to do with the rest of my life and how to do it, but i just have to find that right path to get there. Someone who i look up to once said "dont let school get in the way of education."
Im a quiet person, shy if you will, but am told that i do come out of my shell every now and then haha. I dont have a girlfriend but i hope to find that special someone some day. Im a very to the point person. i dont like long explanations, or stupid questions. But do enjoy having conversations. I dont go out much, only because i like what i do in my every day lifestyle of emergency services, and i want to be ready for that moment when someone calls 911. But i do like sitting at my coffee shop, or a tim hortons and drinking coffee and talking with friends and aquaintances.
My days are somewhat similar and a little mondaine, but im looking for something to change that... a new hobby if you will.
........ and thats me i guess!
Day Job:
Rural Metro Ambulance
Relationship Status:
Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I wanted to be a part of an organization which is very important to my area and throughout the country. And I just like to help out.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The "thank you" from the person you helped... plus some of the stuff is just neat to see! : >)
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Getting organized, prepared and firmiliarized with ourselves so we will be able move on into the changing times of the future of what we have yet to face with new safety regulations, laws, and whatever emergency services will lead us to face.

Comment Wall:

  • Jeff VE6EFR

    Welcome to FFN
  • Gene Wieckowski

    Matt welcome and stay safe
  • Tom Ricotta

    welcome aboard Matt
  • Dave, NB 9

    Hey Matt ----
  • Amanda 11-33

    Hey Matt! =-]
    Thanks for the comment, the add, and the encouragement... I'm definitely working hard rite now cause medic class is not a piece of cake but it will all be worth it in the end...
    So how's everything in NY???
  • Andrew Canfield

    Hay Matt Hows it going
  • Andrew Canfield

    Not to bad I am Now an EMT-B and Going for the EMT-I soon

    How are things with you and the crew in North Boston
  • Andrew Canfield

    Great to hear

    keep in touch dude
  • Christina

    Lol thank you for the birthday comment and yes that was me at your hall. the guy from my company asked me to come along and im a loser with no life so i went lol

    have a good one!
  • Joy Giardino

    Well, it's north to me. haha. No. I don't go to RIT. Sorry.
  • Kathryn Shepard

    hi....and yea im alright that was at ozzfest in august.....i had a seizure and concussion but it's all good