amanda

38, Female

Brighton

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Firefighter, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Fire Buff / Fire Enthusiast
Years in Fire/EMS:
1
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Brighton Area Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
one year approx.
Dept. Web Site:
http://brightonareafire.com
My Training:
i am certified as operations level HAZ MAT, nims, is-100,700,800.
About Me:
i am pretty much an open book. i have a two year old son that will be three in august, i am in the Army National Guard, and i love my job at the fire dept. The men and women at my station are all family, at least it feels like it.
Day Job:
single mother!
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
life long dream, you know when your a kid and you see the big loud fire truck speeding down the road and you wave and they wave back from in the cab?
it is the best, most respectable job i know of.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
i love everything about the job. working with the community alot and the rush you get while on the job is the best.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
fire fighter safety issues. i dont believe they are looking farther down the line in their lives when they do their jobs. always wear SCBA's, overhead obstructions, sound the roof before stepping, always carry a tool, risk alot to save alot, risk little to save little(to an extent).

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  • amanda


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    Mar 19, 2008

  • Brad Duncan

    how are things going on there amanda

    Mar 19, 2008

  • Coach

    Welcome to the Firefighter Nation. In addition to the relatively cool videos and fire scene photos, there are numerous groups, discussions and chat available.

    If you have never had the opportunity, take a minute to explore firefighterclosecalls.com and the secret list. This is a wonderful web site to explore and learn from the mistakes of others. It is also, sadly, a roll call of those whom have made the ultimate sacrifice, in their service to their communities.

    We have all joined the Public Safety Community for a variety of our personal reasons. Some of us are paid, while others volunteer. Many are firefighters, while others enjoy the EMS side of the house. We have active firefighters, line officers, chiefs, administrative officers, and a number of old timers who have seen most of the mistakes already made at least once. We have firefighters with many many years of experience, and others that, well, don’t. All are welcome here in The Nation. We welcome your input, just as we hope that you learn from the experiences of others.

    Personally, I have 31 years service to the local fire department. I have held most line officer positions, and some administrative as well. Now part of the Old Guard so to speak, I am less inclined to go charging into where others are trying to escape. Instead, I choose to monitor the fire scene closely, attempting to ensure the safety of all on the fire scene.

    I welcome you to the FFN. Here we all share one common goal.....

    Everyone Goes Home

    Mar 19, 2008

  • Jim aka Bick

    JUST DROPPING BY TO SAY WELCOME TO FFN. I AM SURE YOU WILL ENJOY THE SITE.YOU CAN ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO, AND BE SAFE OUT THERE

    Mar 19, 2008

  • Jerry Moore

    just wont to say hi and be safe out there

    Mar 19, 2008

  • Pamela Cumbie

    Thanks for the add... Stay safe Chick...

    Mar 19, 2008

  • gary doyle jr

    thank you i'm just getting stared with this stuf

    Mar 19, 2008

  • Jeff Betz

    Hey, welcome to the Nation. Just a quick hello from Adrian. I hope you and your other FF's up there are doing well.

    Mar 19, 2008

  • SPIPER

    Hi and welcome, stay safe

    Mar 19, 2008

  • Dusty Baize

    welcome to FFN. stay safe.

    Mar 19, 2008

  • Rob Fritsche

    welcome to ffn, stay safe

    Mar 19, 2008

  • Stelzer III

    Welcome to the Nation - good to see others from Michigan on here... Stay safe..

    Mar 20, 2008

  • TRUCKIE

    hey Amanda welcome to the nation and stay safe out there

    Mar 20, 2008

  • Pete Eckman

    Hey Amanda, I started my Firefighter Career with the Brighton Area Fire Department, I currently live in Fowlerville, MI and am a member of the Fowlerville Area Fire Department.

    Mar 20, 2008

  • Tim Zehnder

    Hello,
    I was in your city in JAn. for a meeting with the Everyone Goe's Home program. I meet your chief He had to come to the airport and pick me up. He is a great man. Nice to have ya here

    Mar 20, 2008

  • John Issac Davis

    Hello from Tennessee

    Mar 20, 2008

  • Tim Zehnder

    Yes that is who I am talking about, he is a very nice guy

    Mar 20, 2008

  • Josh DeFlorian

    hey thanks for adding me. little bout me im a volunteer firefighter in Geona Wis. and i am going to school to be come a career firefighter. dont be a starnger now and stay safe!

    Mar 21, 2008

  • John Issac Davis

    things around here are busy yeah im safe

    Mar 22, 2008

  • Josh DeFlorian

    ems has been pretty busy lately so far this year we didnt have to many fire calls more car accidents and the majority of them have been sever ones too. im starting to get ick of the car accidents now becuase i went to to of them that involved friends that i went to school with and played sports with. how about you are you busy?

    Mar 23, 2008

  • scott kauhn

    welcome to ffn stay safe and have a great week

    Mar 23, 2008

  • Brad

    Thanks! so are you volunteer or paid?

    Mar 27, 2008

  • Brad Duncan

    hello amanda just wonding if you got the email at i sent to you

    Apr 1, 2008

  • Brad Duncan

    cool

    Apr 1, 2008

  • Rob Fritsche

    hey you still have friends on here. take care girl

    Apr 1, 2008

  • Josh DeFlorian

    Hey amanda do sweat it im still your friend! :) so how is everything going with you? and be safe out there too!

    Apr 1, 2008

  • SPIPER

    All your friends are'nt gone, I'm still around. Be careful out there

    Apr 1, 2008

  • Al

    Hey Amanda I'm here. Whats up....

    Apr 1, 2008

  • Ray

    hey amanda how are you doing?

    Apr 1, 2008

  • Ray

    im doing good. i had a class tonight. i started pump opps so only 6 more classes and im set.

    Apr 1, 2008

  • Al

    I'm good only in the daytime @ nite i'm bad.

    Apr 2, 2008

  • scott wagle

    had a busy weekend had 4 calls in one day we are lucky to have 4 calls in one month

    Apr 2, 2008

  • scott kauhn

    been busy here weve had a early morning call every day for the last week begaining to forget what sleep is lol hope you have a great week

    Apr 2, 2008

  • Michael

    Yeah we have alot of fun out here! Me and a group of 4 guys always seem to have fun together no matter what we do. I'm so thankful that they are all my brothers in the fire service!

    Apr 3, 2008

  • scott wagle

    we are strickley volenteers we do not get paid anything for call or training we are about the only dept.that is still that way

    Apr 4, 2008

  • scott wagle

    i tried to find your my space page but could not find it try to see if you can find mine to become friend on it to

    Apr 4, 2008

  • Ray

    what is this mfr you speak of? im assuming your not a big fan

    Apr 7, 2008

  • Josh DeFlorian

    hey girl how is everything going its been a few since i talked to you lol.

    Apr 7, 2008

  • Ray

    lol yea i know what you mean. i cant believe your dept wont pay for emt. my company wants everyone to be an emt but no one wants to and they pay for everything.

    Apr 9, 2008

  • Josh DeFlorian

    hey im doing good, yesterday we had a First responder call, and today we had a car roll over and something about a train (2 different calls). other then that ive been goin to school working and riding my new motorcycle around:):)! stay safe out there talk with ya lata

    Apr 9, 2008

  • Josh DeFlorian

    yea i would like to hear your motorcycle call!!

    Apr 10, 2008