Bryan

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Combination
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
14
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Talent, Oregon
Years With Department/Agency
Two months, but eight years with another fire department. We are in the process of being annexed into JCFD#5.
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.jcfd5.com
Web Site:
http://www.mercyflights.com
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
* Oregon Department of Forestry Student - Wildland Firefighter
* Phoenix Fire Department - Volunteer Captain
* Jackson County Fire District #5 - Volunteer Firefighter
* Grayback Forestry INC. - Forest Worker/Wildland Firefighter
* Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge - Wildland Firefighter
* Jefferson Rural Fire Protection District - Student/Sleeper
* Corvallis Fire Department - Resident Volunteer
My Training:
NFPA FIREFIGHTER 1 and 2
FIREGROUND LEADER 1 and 2
PUBLIC EDUCATION SPECIALIST
NFPA INSTRUCTOR 1
HAZ-MAT FIRST RESPONSE OPERATIONS
PUMPER OPERATOR
DRIVER
WILDLAND INTERFACE
FIREFIGHTER
WILDLAND INTERFACE ENGINE BOSS
Oregon EMT-Intermediate
American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Instructor
Child Safety Seat Technician
Day Job:
Taking care of a two year old.
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I didn't know what I wanted to do for a career. I started volunteering for a local fire department for fun and found out what an awesome job it is.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Brotherhood and I have the best job in the world!!!!!!!!
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Staffing and budget issues

Comment Wall:

  • Jojo

    Hello and welcome to FFN! Have a safe holidays!

    Dec 23, 2007

  • Amanda

    Whats up buddy? Yeah Im so glad im back.

    Dec 23, 2007

  • Jim aka Bick

    HELLO BRYAN WELCOME TO FFN. FEEL FREE TO ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO. ONE CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY FRIENDS. BE SAFE OUT THERE, AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS

    Dec 23, 2007

  • M.A. Perkins E.M.T.(aka Tony)

    just stopping in and wishing you and your family a wonderful merry christmas and a happy new year.if you are called out be careful and be safe sis.if you like give me a hollor on msn .........dont matter if you have yahoo cause i have the windows live messanger and it works with all messangers

    Lt. Michael A. Perkins
    Oakwood
    Fire Department
    &
    Rescue Squad
    Infectionist Control Officer
    Unit#37
    va.firefighter.37@hotmail.com

    Dec 23, 2007

  • MAZ

    Hey Bryan, Thanks Brother and Happy Holidays!

    Dec 24, 2007

  • JERMAINE

    HEY THERE MY NAME IS JERMAINE WATSON I AM FROM WEST SIDE FIRE DEPT. IN ST.ALBANS,WV AND I AM INTERESTED IN TRADING PATCHES WITH YOU: MY ADDRESS IS

    JERMAINE WATSON
    106 BEVERLY STREET
    ST. ALBANS WV 25177

    SEND YOUR ADDRESS TO ME SO I CAN MAIL OUT YOUR PATCH:
    AGAIN THANX, MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOURS

    Dec 26, 2007

  • Marcus Goss

    HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE NEW YEAR.

    Dec 31, 2007

  • Bryan

    Hey Brother,
    Let's do a shift dinner Sunday. Got any ideas?

    Jan 25, 2008

  • David Furtado

    Hey Bryan,

    I don't get much time to respond but I wanted to say thank your for your kind words. My small team works seven days a week to produce our weekly series. Next series, Washington DC. Stay safe

    Jan 26, 2008

  • Justin Corns

    Hey brotha

    Jan 30, 2008

  • Justin Corns

    Hey, yeah not too much snow in RR. But theres a significant amount just out in Wimer. I think like 6 inches or so. But its hasn't been too crazy at all like lastyears snow storm. We got hammered! Hows things over in your neck of the woods?

    Jan 30, 2008