Josh Watkins

41, Male

Chandler, OK

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer
Job Function
Assistant or Deputy Chief, Training Officer, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Firefighter, EMT - Basic, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Emergency Management Coordinator/Staff, Other Emergency Services Staff
Years in Fire/EMS:
3
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Sparks, Oklahoma
Years With Department/Agency
3
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Lincoln County Emergency Management - Storm Spotter/S.A.R.

5 Years
My Training:
I have been in the fire service for a few years now and training has been an ongoing process since day one. I am currently an EMT-Basic, NREMT First Responder, IFSAC FF1, and Im currently at the HAZMAT first responder awareness level. I have also been through all the ICS classes except for the ICS-400 which is coming up pretty soon. I love training and learning new experiances as well as networking with all the people I meet both in the service and civilians.
Day Job:
IT for Oklahoma State Supreme Court
Relationship Status:
Single
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://myspace.com\strait_country
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I started out as a volunteer E.M. Responder to chase storms. The more I was involved the more I wanted to do. Im now a voluteer firefighter, NREMT First Responder, NREMT EMT-Basic, and E.M. Storm Chasser. So Im almost always running somewhere. I love what I do and the best part of it all is when a patient/parent of patient shakes your hand and thanks you from their heart. It makes every sacrifice worth it.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The thankfulness of patients and their families
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Adequate Funding for small departments, Safety, Adequate training for small department personell

Comment Wall:

  • jeremy armstrong

    hey, whats up, thought i would stop by and say hi, hows firefightin in chandler goin.
  • Randy Williamson

    Hey josh did u go to the okfirst refresher course in ada last year? Not sure if it was you there or not but i know a couple of people from lincoln county was. Drop me a line sometime.
  • jeremy armstrong

    yah, its been slow for past week or so here, more medical runs than anything, ran on a signal 30 gsw last night, most everything else been pretty mild.
  • mike james seaborn

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