James

Male

Westland, Michigan

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, Military/Federal Response Agency
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:
4
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
ARFF 29 Palms, CA
Years With Department/Agency
3
My Training:
FF1
FF2
HAZ MAT
ARFF
EMT-B
About Me:
Been in the Marine Corps for 3 years. Been deployed to Iraq once. In Iraq we were the only means of fire support for the base I was on. Stationed in 29 palms CA, not a lot happend here, and its pretty boring. Still debating on re-enlisting to go someplace better, or getting out and doin the job in the real world.
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I've always wanted to be a firefighter, and i'm really glad the marines gave me this job. From the thrill of goin down the street with lights and sirens, too fighting fire, i love it all.

Comment Wall:

  • Nick Morgan

    Hey James, good to have some Military/ARFF brothers on board.

    Aug 10, 2007

  • Robert E. Bias

    Thanks for your service James and God Bless !!!

    Aug 12, 2007

  • jbeanfirefighter

    thanks for everything that you and all the people in the Military have done for this country.

    Aug 12, 2007

  • Margaret

    I found that video somewhere and thought it was awesome as well. Thanks for the comment. Stay safe!

    Aug 13, 2007

  • jbeanfirefighter

    just wanted to say hey. thanks for every thing that you and your military brothers and sisters have done for this country.

    Aug 13, 2007

  • jbeanfirefighter

    one of my friends changed my pic. he was in the air force. he was a firefighter for 4 years with the air force.

    Aug 14, 2007

  • nick

    Sweet, you grad from Garland ?

    Aug 15, 2007

  • Randy Macey

    Well looking at your bio, first off that is one cool toy you got your hand on. It would perfect for moose hunting, but would there be any moose left.
    I would stay in the Military, more chances there than in Civilian. Here I have written some time ago for a full time position. 1600 people writting for 20 jobs, then they break it down by taking those who got 95% or better as there first pick. So the odds are not the greatest in Canada for full time. Although you look at the 70's as those firefighters are now retiring and we are seeing a lot more openings. But my mistake was not getting into the military. At that time I was a Nurse and wanted to be part of the SAR Team.

    Mace

    Aug 17, 2007

  • Randy Macey

    Check out Roll Call Forum and put some info about your Fire House in... Like to hear what your station is like, what you have as well as for number for firefighters as well as number of calls. Pass it around to your Firefighter Friends too....

    Mace

    Aug 22, 2007

  • Mechanics2Capt

    Nice pics of pit fires. Not to many places left that let you burn like that using real fuel. Now they train with pits that run on propane. Good luck in USMC stay low and safe. GO NAVY

    Aug 25, 2007

  • Bernie

    Happy belated B-Day devildawg...Where and when in Iraq. Was there in 2004..Marince Corp Air Station outside the Sunni Triangle.

    Nov 12, 2007

  • Nicholas Kasprinski

    Hey man greatings from MWSS473 out of Miramar

    Jan 26, 2008

  • Mike

    why do the marines have the turret you have to stand up to operate?

    Jan 31, 2008

  • Doug Rummerfield

    Semper Fi! I was in ARFF Camp Pendleton from 96-99 did a 2 month stint in palms also, So I feel for you man. Nothing like them birds doing manuvers though I still remember that stuff so soak it in, Also is poker still a big tradition in the 29 Palms Fire house.

    Feb 26, 2008