Bill D

55, Male

Mansfield, Louisiana

United States

Profile Information:

What State do you live in?
LA
Type of Organization
Part/Paid Fire Department
Job Function
EMT/Paramedic, Training Officer/Training Chief/Instructor
Years in Fire/EMS:
17
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
DeSoto Fire District #8 Mansfield, Louisiana
Years With Department/Agency
17
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.dfd8.org
My Training:
Fire Off 2, EMT-P, HazMat Tech, Fire Safety Off, Fire Service Instuctor, BLS Instructor, Fire Investigator
About Me:
Spent 9 years serving my country in the military (Army/Navy). Started Emergency Medicine in 1989 while serving as a medic. Was a volunteer firefighter for 2 years then became paid. I have been with the department since 1995 and works as the Training Officer for our department.
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Spent 9 years in the military helping people as a medic. Tried being a cop for a couple of years and decided I could better help people by being a firefighter.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
See top of chart on Maslow's Heiarchy of needs. (LOL)
Top Issues Facing Responders:
We are losing too many first responders while responding to calls and recruiting volunteers.

Comment Wall:

  • Felonee Ketchum

    welcome to FFN family

    Feb 2, 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 2, 2008

  • Josh DeLoach

    yeah but really didnt know what to put lol

    Feb 2, 2008

  • Larry Jarnagin

    Hey Doc - welcome to FFN from Tennessee! Saw you're a HazMat Team member and want to invite you to SpillEaters.com which is where we spill hazmat info, training ideas and information that will help us be better prepared for calls that involve hazmats. Stop by if you get the chance and stay safe out there!

    Feb 3, 2008

  • Todd Harrell

    Hey we live close to each other and i go throw mansfield ever day going to work Todd

    Feb 18, 2008

  • Stephen DeLoach

    As well good to see another DeLoach..... Stay safe brother

    Feb 19, 2008

  • Tania Watson

    HI, Thanks for the welcome. Take care out there.

    Feb 22, 2008