John Ireland

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:
6
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Burton Fire District - Beaufort, SC
Years With Department/Agency
2.5
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.burtonfd.org
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
USMC crash crew- Okinawa, Japan
USMC crash crew- Beaufort, SC
Malabar Vol. fire Dept.- Malabar, FL
Burton Fire District- Beaufort, SC
My Training:
FF1&2, Hazmat Ops, NIMS, Telecommunicator, Pump Ops1
About Me:
I'm a simple man. My favorite hobby is fishing although I never get a chance to go anymore. I enjoy my work. I love my wife.
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
It all started when I was growing up....toy fire trucks everywhere. It wasn't until I graduated high school that I wanted to have a career that would make a difference in poeple's lives. I made a decision to become a military firefighter which brings me to now....I am a firefighter for Burton Fire District.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
pulling (hot) women out of windows
Top Issues Facing Responders:
You can't fix stupid. Not thinking about situations you face on scene.

Comment Wall:

  • John Ireland

    Take that and rewind it back!!

    Aug 15, 2007

  • Jessica Shrewsbury

    So which is better... Armed service firefighting or the civilian equivalent?

    Sep 10, 2007

  • Asst. Chief Loftis

    U know I will be there brother! Wouldn't miss it for anything!

    Sep 11, 2007

  • Jessica Shrewsbury

    Right on... Worry not, I'm sticking with the civilian side. I always thought military firefighting would be cool, but everyone seems to have the same opinion as you.

    Sep 12, 2007

  • Jessica Shrewsbury

    Training is the one thing I think our department is lacking in... We cant keep a training officer to save our lives.

    Sep 17, 2007

  • Jessica Shrewsbury

    I agree fully. I learn from everyone, everyday. However, it would be beneficial to have a more structured training program so that all of us could train together. There are many of my fellow firefighters that I have never trained with.

    Sep 21, 2007

  • Jessica Shrewsbury

    That is something we have been working towards. There has been a lot of mutual aid (especially with water rescue) this year. I am very excited for all of us to work together. We need to know eachother when shit hits the fan again.

    Sep 24, 2007

  • Jessica Shrewsbury

    You're not far from my home front now. Why'd you get called back up?

    Oct 2, 2007

  • Jessica Shrewsbury

    How long are you called up for? Stuff like that is the reason I could never join the armed forces. I couldn't stand to have my entire life uprooted at the spur of a moment... Are you getting deployed or staying in KC MO?

    Oct 3, 2007

  • Jessica Shrewsbury

    Is everyone subject to unexpected call backs, or did you just get the bad end of the deal? ...

    Oct 9, 2007

  • Jessica Shrewsbury

    I agree it sucks... How long before u really know what you will have to do?

    Oct 20, 2007

  • Jessica Shrewsbury

    That's too much drama/confusion for me. I would be a pain in the military's ass. I don't like being pushed around. Hopefully you can get out of going. Being a FF does have its perks.

    Oct 27, 2007

  • Jose A. Torres

    hello John, hope you can add me as a friend. Nice ripping photos. as soon as I learn to add my photos I will send them out. I am in the middle of building a replica firehouse in my backyard about 25ft by 35ft. I am trying to get as much fireifhgters to swap patches with me so that I can post them on the walls of the firehouse I am building. If interested please leave your address and I will send you one a.s.a.p. My address is 65 Toni Place, Bridgeport, Ct. 06610

    Jan 2, 2008

  • Debora R. Lewis

    Stay low and go...

    Jan 23, 2008

  • Brent Gunn

    When you leaving man?

    Feb 17, 2008