James J Jansen

67, Male

Bristol

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function: Captain
Years in Fire/EMS:: 27
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Bristol CT
Years With Department/Agency: 25
My Training:: FF3, Officer 1, MRT, rope rescue 1, 2, etc. AS + degree in business.
About Me:: I'm recently retired from the Bristol CT Fire Dept.
Day Job:: I perform a safety show for kids in libraries, schools, city day camps, fairs, etc.
Relationship Status:: Widowed
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://www.firemanjimsafetytips.com
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: At age 17 as a volunteer with the Blue Hills (section of Bloomfield) Fire Dept.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Making a difference in someones day.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: As our National Guard and Military reserves are being deployed to foreign lands, I have a feeling that the nation's FF's and police will be asked to train in roles that are more "military" in nature. We may become more a part of a national guard that encompasses Police/Fire / EMS and military personnel and we could be found functioning in some untraditional roles. The challenge willl be to accept those new roles and be willing to train for them.

James J Jansen

This is my newly released cd of fire safety songs for kids. It's the same topics we've been teaching for years, but in a fun, memorable song format. Should be up on Itunes soon. JJ

Feb 1, 2008
Jim aka Bick

HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE FFN . FEEL FREE TO ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO, ONE CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY FRIENDS IN THIS WORLD . HAVE A GREAT 08 AND STAY SAFE OUT THERE.

Feb 1, 2008