Shawn Ward

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

9

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

South Pasadena, California

Years With Department/Agency

1year

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

United States Forest Service, Firefighter 2 years, Orange County Fire Authority, Paid Call Firefighter 5 years, Huntington Beach Fire Department, AO 2 years,

My Training:

FF1, EMT-P

About Me:

Born and raised in Los Angeles California. A son of a master welder, began pursuing a Firefighter career at the age of 18 after my girlfriend (now wife) said she wanted to pursue nursing. After7 years of E.M.S., paid call and volunteer firefighter experience (departments listed above) attended UCLA paramedic training. 2 months out of Paramedic School I was offered a job at South Pasadena Fire Department as a Firefighter/ Paramedic. After 1 year on the job and all my probabtionary tests passed, I realized my heart was not in it 100%. It was a sad reality for me, not to be in love with the job. After an 8 year road and lots of heartache, trials and tribulations, I made the decision to walk away from the department to pursue my true hearts passion as an entreprenuer. In my heart I will always be a Fireman. I love the brotherhood and respect the job and what it takes to get the job. After walking away with a recommendation to come back if I want to, I am now pursuing a strong desire of mine. I desire to show other Fireman how they can achieve true wealth as a business owner and Real Estate Investor. This is my first year out of the Department and I never imagined that I can make over 400k in income and own over 1 million in Real Estate. I want to help other brothers to learn how to do the same on their days off.

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.freedomfinders.biz

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Loved the excitement the department brings and the flexible schedule. I really enjoyed getting paid to bring a smile to someones face!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The fact that we get to help others in there time of need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Slow breakdown of the family spirit, instead of tearing each other down, we should be building each other up and sticking together.

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