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Engineco913

Male

Bradford

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Firefighter, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:: 15
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Hope Valley Wyoming Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency: 3
My Training:: Firefighter 1 and 2 certified Pro Board
RIT training
First Responder (just below EMT-B)
Emergency Vehicle Operations
Vehicle Rescue Technician
SCBA Instructor
Assistant Deputy State Fire Marshal (NFPA Inspector for fire code compliance)
Haz Mat Operations,
Haz Mat Technician,
Cameo/Aloha/Marplot,
ICS 100, 200 700, 800(NIMS)
Wildland operations 1 and 2
Jouvenile firesetters awareness
Evidence collection (haz mat)
Advanced Forestry operations,
Pump Operations,
Propane emergency Trained x 3(with live burn)
Tanker Shuttle operations
VFIS Highway Safety Program
VFIS drivers training Program
and many more I have taken
About Me:: Been on the job (yes even volunteer its my job, and my life) since 1993, loving every minute of it. I have rescued 2 people from burning houses, and more animals than I care to remember. (mental note, iguana's have a whip for a tail, and ferrets bite when freaked out) I am the go to guy when things need to get done, and My only reward is knowing I am making my community a safer place to be for all the residents and visitors who grace us with their presence.
Day Job:: Construction
Relationship Status:: In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I am a fourth generation firefighter. Growing up around the firehouse gave me the desire to become like my family had, a member of the brotherhood.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Knowing that I am part of the firefighter family, and ensuring the life safety and property preservation of any and all whom live or visit the town. Firefighters that crave recognition are in the wrong business
Top Issues Facing Responders:: The top issue for the fire service is the declining support for the fire departments as a whole since 9-11. 9-11 brought on an immense if not overwhelming amount of support for all fire companies nationwide. It exposed America to the real job, and the reality that at any given moment we can be gone as firefighters. We are taken advantage of by cities, towns and the citizens. Always the first for budget cuts, and we make due each time. I think they need to create a grant that would provide money to fire departments with true need, for lack of budget funding, or community support. This grant should be easy to apply for and should limit ALL paid departments whom get funded through big tax dollars. Too often with funds match grants the smaller departments get left behind because they cant match the grant requirements but a city with millions of dollars can afford to throw money to match.
Firefighter Safety is something else which is growing more lax. There are many great officers and firefighters who are great at spreading the word safety, and not just spreading the word, but practicing what they preach as well. We have way too many damn injuries and deaths a year that are completely avoidable due to safety issues. Even basic things like not wearing a seatbelt will kill enough firefighters a year to show that there isn't enough being done to make ourselves safer

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LadyChaplain

That wasn't my executive decision lol

Apr 3, 2008
LadyChaplain

I got a kick out of your iguana save... a year or two before I joined my department they were at a m/a company's structure fire. They were responsible for checking the basement. What they found there was the reptile building at the zoo lol. Our one ff was so freaked out that he made him and his partner back out lol.

Apr 4, 2008
LadyChaplain

Hey, ya never know what might happen a few years down the road... I'm thinking I might be applying to Roger Williams so I may end up living in your neck of the woods for a few years lol.

Apr 4, 2008
LadyChaplain

Well, as my friend has said "Law school is a numbers game"... I plan on applying to at least 6 schools... hopefully one will be desperate enough to accept me.

Apr 4, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

MUCH better...thanks :)

Sean is a sick fook...and you can tell him I said so.

Apr 4, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

Dear Dog Whisperer.....

That's just wrong. Funny as hell, but wrong.....

Apr 6, 2008
LadyChaplain

Boy am I glad I didn't invest in those Toronto tickets!!!!!!!!!!!

Apr 6, 2008
LadyChaplain

Well I'm not going to throw in the towel JUST yet... there's still 150some games left.

Apr 6, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

Thanks Mikey,
I'm feeling a lot better, I sweated out the worst of it today...and the rest of it during drill. I'll have a new FNG post in a day or two.
Mel

Apr 8, 2008
LadyChaplain

BE NICE!

Apr 8, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

spam, spam, spam, spam,spam, spam, spam, spam, Hi Mike, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, getting annoyed yet?,spam, spam, spam, spam, spam.....

Apr 14, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

Apr 14, 2008
Deputy Chief Kevin D. Quinn

Mike: You are published in the FASNY April 2008 edition. Page 18 Mary Ellen gives a tribute to your Seat Belt Pledge on FF Nation. You are granted credit, nice job. Chief Quinn

Apr 14, 2008
LadyChaplain

Hey you!
How's it goin'?
How about them Sox!?

Apr 18, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

For you? Almost anything.
:)
I need your mailing address and I'll send you a copy of the FASNY mag with a reference to you in it.

Apr 18, 2008
Deputy Chief Kevin D. Quinn

Mike: I gave my copy of the NY magazine to Erin, she will get it to you. Chief Quinn

Apr 18, 2008
Deputy Chief Kevin D. Quinn

Mike I gave my edition to Erin to give to you. C-5

Apr 18, 2008
mike wright

Hey bro havent heard from you in a while so I was just checking in to say hello. I figured you have been working alot of hours. Everyone is good here ang has started reconstruction so busy with her still laid off this makes two months worth. But catch you later and be safe bro.

Apr 20, 2008
Devil Witch

ok i just wanted to add you so i could send you a private message about something i saw in one of your discussions you started up..I feel it a little better to ask in a private message then in a comment

Apr 21, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

no, no....
There are no whoopins....Tiger and I had a love fest on his return.....and I have a bridge to sell in Brooklyn if you're interested.

Apr 21, 2008
LadyChaplain

I <3 them.

Mommy and Daddy have finally caved on the puppy issue... so before I know it, I'll have a little Dachshund named SOX running around the house :-)!

Apr 21, 2008
LadyChaplain

Yeah, we're on the prowl for a private breeder. We got our old Yorkie from a private breeder down on the Indian Res and he was AMAZING.... now we're looking for a full size Dachshund, plenty of minis around, but no full size :-( Hopefully soon!

Apr 21, 2008
Devil Witch

Stoppin in to say hi while i make my rounds of reading the discussions. Also your little ones are cuties.hope your having a good day. Stay safe

Apr 23, 2008
Joe Stoltz

Mike, that's BBQ sauce that I'm rolling on the chicken. It's a secret version of the Cornell sauce recipe that we make up 5 galloons at a time.

Apr 23, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

That is great. LMAO

Apr 24, 2008
Joe Stoltz

Mike, a paint roller is the only way to do large quantities of chicken. We have a custom built cooker with 6 racks; each rack holds 25 halves and you flip them with one hand. Mmm-mmm good!

Apr 25, 2008
Deputy Chief Kevin D. Quinn

MiKe: What is the bill # on the Kerry/Brown Legislation? Chief Quinn

Apr 27, 2008
Deputy Chief Kevin D. Quinn

I found the bill, it is to require Homeland Security to develop and implement a survey of all departments to check on compliance with Standards. The bill has no clout, but it is a start.
Thanks, C-5 Delete Comment

Apr 28, 2008
FireCat

Hi,

Please feel free to give me any advice you feel that is needed. I read all of the forums, discussions, and comments that are educational and inspirational to learn as much as I can. I have found a group of individuals who use this site as an educational tool for others. I would like to add you to that group. Thanks!

Please be SAFE!
Cat :-)

Apr 28, 2008
FireCat

Thanks for the advice!

Cat :-)

Apr 28, 2008
LadyChaplain

Highly amusing... yet it would be hard to stick all those pieces of paper to my sunglasses.

Apr 29, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Well, I have Ted proof everything that I write, he is the grammer guru in this house. It will be tough now because we don't want to duplicate writings. It actually was alot of fun and I have some other ideas.

May 2, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Yeah, he just was telling me about some of my spelling errors in my message to you.

May 2, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Hey Mike, I don't know if you are into country or not but I just put a song on my playlist you might like. It is the Rodney Adkins song. Ted got a kick out of it when we heard it at his concert. He doesn't hunt and doesn't like guns but having two girls, he is thinking of barrowing one from a friend when the girls are at that dating age. It is cute and would just work so nicelt I think.

May 4, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Yeah, but it is a great song and he isn't bad either (hee, hee).

:o)

May 4, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Yeah, Yeah, it's a girl thing. Just like you guys with I don't know , let's say Bay Watch...

May 4, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Wow, I guy that says yuck to baywatch. I am impressed.

May 4, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Ok, I have LMAO enough tonight. It is time for bed, three birthday parties. One yesterday and one of them today were for my 5 year old and the third was a party for my 7 year olds friend. It just sucked the energy right out of me. Cherish those beauties that you have and stay safe. Have a good night..:o)

May 4, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

Thanks for your comment on my TNT blog Mike, seriously and sincerely.

May 5, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

That is great and hopefully people will step up to the plate. Mel is a great inspiration. Her heart is so big and she is my hero for sure.

Ted and I did our part now lets see if others do the same.

May 5, 2008
Engine 32 Capt.

Wasn't clear if you wanted my training post or the blackened helmet post. Here is the training post. Saty safe Brother.

http://www.firefighternation.com/group/trainingideas/forum/topic/show?id=889755%3ATopic%3A507761

May 5, 2008
LadyChaplain

Smartazzzzzzzzzz

Yes, I'm still alive. Busy with finals and whatnot in full swing.... but I'm still here and still snarking :-)

May 5, 2008
LadyChaplain

Thanks :-) I'm trying to keep my responses up this year as well. Right now I sit at #2, but #3 is nipping at my heels. I'm sure the summer will change that line up a few times, but any way I look at it. I'd have to fall off the face of the earth for me to fall out of the Top 5.

Just got home from Rescue Tech basic... my fingers hurt SO much. OMGGGGGGGG.

May 6, 2008
Engine 32 Capt.

Thanks for the comments on the training. I'll re-post it in the main forum.

Take care.

May 7, 2008
daniel smith

Thanks for the info! That video shocked the hell out of me! It is incredible how fast that fire developed! I am saddened that simple measures could have prevented that tragedy. I remember seeing the nfpa or u/l video that showed the fire and how sprinklers would have stopped it.

May 7, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

ROFLMAO, you are one sick puppy. It is still funny. Ted left a reply on Mel's page.

May 7, 2008
LadyChaplain

Oh yeah, she's gonna have it in for all of us tonight. There's a group of snarkie people going out to dinner later... she'll probably try to tie me down and stick red meat in my face for all the abuse.

May 9, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

OK Mike, Ted has been busy on Mel's page. You gotta check it out.

He is one sick puppy sometimes...:o)

May 9, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Yeah, we will see if she turns it on. She is with Tiger and Sean isn't she?

May 9, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

it looks like Dan chickened out. Ted told him it was his turn since he had to go to work..

May 9, 2008