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Ray Purcell

Male

Al Amarrah

Iraq

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Other Response Agency Type
Job Function: EMS Chief / Division Head
Years in Fire/EMS:: 25
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Torres AES
Years With Department/Agency: 1
Dept. Web Site:: http://torresco.com
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: St. Bernard Fire Dept, Chalmette LA
Walthourville VFD, Walthourville GA
My Training:: IFSAC FFI, IFSAC FFII, NPQ-I, NREMT-I, ACLS, PALS, BLS Instructor, Haz-Mat Ops, GA Rescue Specialist, Extrication Tech
About Me:: I have been a firefighter and first responder/EMT for over 23 years. I am a certified FFI and FFII, with several rescue certs, hazmat certs, and other certs. I currently am working in Iraq as the Medical Officer for a Force Protection Company.
Relationship Status:: Separated
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://myspace.com/firedoc402
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I like being a firefighter and EMT
Why I Love Fire/EMS: I'm an adrenaline junkie
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Lack of understanding of what it is that we do, and lack of enthusiasm on the part of some members to change that perception. Another big sore point is the lack of guidance being shown to new members of the service by older hands. You are there to guide the new ones, just as someone guided you when you first began.

Comment Wall:

LeAnna LeBlanc

thanks....i hope everything goes well......i am kind of nervous

Mar 2, 2008
misty

Thank you!! I love working the 911 calls!! and Its nice to know fire always have are backs on a call!! be safe today!! misty

Mar 3, 2008
Lyndi

hey thanks for those "words of wisdom" lol not too many ppl see things in that same light though ya know lol

Mar 3, 2008
LeAnna LeBlanc

yea well im trying to see if for my senior year next year i can do dual inrollment.....where i can go to school for it and go to high school and graduate both almost at the same time

Mar 3, 2008
LeAnna LeBlanc

the physical part honestly i dont think i will have a problem with because i am athletic.....i have played softball for years and i go to fires with my dad and help out.....i am part of our wives auxiliary no i am not a wife but i am a daughter so they allow me to help....what does it pertain?

Mar 3, 2008
McGee

No of coarse not .. Tits McGee is a nick name..

Mar 4, 2008
Lyndi

I wouldnt necessarily say a dinosaur lol. But I am not going to go there, and get myself in trouble lol. Anyway thanks for the wisdom lol. Keep it safe!

Mar 4, 2008
Andrea

thanks so much! I am so glad that i am here..a firefighter now.it is my life and i would have it no other way..stay safe.

Mar 4, 2008
LeAnna LeBlanc

at LSU....in baton rouge and then the academy little before that

Mar 4, 2008
McGee

Just kinda happened.. It was a dare that I wouldnt put it as my name and I think I won.. I could care less..

Mar 5, 2008
Lyndi

hmm lol how does it help...

Mar 5, 2008
SurfCoreSe

AMR isn't bad it's a typical private company with the typical problems. I work South of Boston so I do alot of Discharges out of Mass General Hospital, We have a decent amount of 911 contracts. The equipment is usually pretty good. hope this helps.

Mar 5, 2008
Berni

Hi Ray. Thanks for the comments! Be safe!!!
Berni

Mar 5, 2008
Andrea M. Walters

That's the funny part...everyone is a junkie but I show it... a lot!! I'm the one that wishes for calls especially when it's been quiet!

Mar 6, 2008
Erin

Thanks and thanks for the add. Stay safe!

Mar 6, 2008
Bobbie Jo

thx bro:) I wish u the best in life:) Stay safe out there and have a great weekend:)

Bobbie Jo

Mar 6, 2008
krystal

originally i was going for dentistry but im thinking child care management honestly... i want to work with kids and i love teaching so hell why not do both? and voly ems work on the side?!

Mar 6, 2008
april

sharps chapel.... lakeview. you can skip a rock from my back deck right into the lake.

Mar 7, 2008
Emily

I'm glad you like the software. When you have some scenarios created, post them on the site for others to use!

Mar 7, 2008
donna

thanks,he's a real special son.

Mar 7, 2008
donna

right now in kuwait,coming home in april,station,sandiego

Mar 7, 2008
Jen

hey,
what's up....im a para for all grades...pre-high school depending on where they need me, cause i'm just subbing right now.....so you have been in this for a long time? firefighting? thats cool....i just got started, so i'm pretty excited about it...

Mar 7, 2008
bonnie

Hi,
Thanks for the friend add......you never heard what put,what way?...lol...why do you say i am one tough lady........ha ha ha.........Stay safe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mar 8, 2008
Linda

Hi, yeah, I know Don. I have worked with him before. I don't work much in Ware County anymore, since I started back to school.

Mar 8, 2008
Liz

HAha, great comment, thnks :)

Mar 8, 2008
bonnie

Oh ok,,yes i did have a rough life more than people would care to know.........but it has made me stronger and it has given me the power to help those in need.......thanks for reading reading about me .......most people really don't read what you put down so that makes me feel good...........stay safe!!!!!!!!!!

Mar 9, 2008
donna

sandiego,calif

Mar 9, 2008
Kirk

LSU was fun and alot better than some of the training I haved recieved in my 14 years of firefighting. I`ve talked to alot of people that has been there before me, and from the sounds of it, lots have changed. As of Jan. 2008, they have added Driver/Operator to the academy. But it was fun and I had a blast there, would love to go back and do it all over again. I`m working on my Fire Officer 1 & 2 now and hope to pass the test, I could use the pay raise. LOL.. well I added you and I hope you have a safe one. ttyl... " BROTHERHOOD "

Mar 9, 2008
donna

it's changed him into a better person,so proud of him
i let him know everyday

Mar 9, 2008
Denise

Thank you very much. I have lots of faith. And, it's always great to get it everywere else as well, so thank you for that! XOXO

Mar 10, 2008
Mallory Turner

Are you a smoke jumper? if so that's totally sick, if not that's still totally sick lol.

Mar 10, 2008
Paul Montpetit

Ray anyone that is truely a "firefighter" understands all too well the risks and the rewards involved...no matter whether a vollie or a paid...So lets keep the "faith" and do what we do best.....looking out for oneanother.......Got your back Brother...stay safe........Paul

Mar 11, 2008
KC Huff

I know what you mean...all my guys here say im excellent enterTARDment!
Keep smiling
KC

Mar 13, 2008
Mark D

Ray,
Yeah 3 a.m. didn't give you the real feel for bike week!!
Were did you transport from? Seems like an awful long way. Keep your head down.

Mark

Mar 16, 2008
Chelsea

no..in PA

Mar 18, 2008
Glenn Guidroz

Ray,
I remember the name but, I don't remember where. Help me out

Mar 22, 2008
Glenn Guidroz

Holy shi*, thats over 16 years ago. I guess there is life after OPP.
I see we're not that far apart. I'm about an hour from Brunswick maybe one weekend we can get together and talk about OPP. LOL
Be safe out there.

Mar 23, 2008
David Ebel

Greetings!

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Mar 27, 2008
Debbie

Thanx Ray ...My Uncle is very proud :-) stay safe!!

Apr 10, 2008
Flaming Hot Lefty

Hi Ray!!
I like it hot and Im a lefty.
How you doin'?

Apr 14, 2008
KARYN WOLFE

yep it will take everyone so maybe we should send out an APB

Apr 27, 2008
KARYN WOLFE

May 2, 2008
KC Huff

That's just too funny...that's the nick name we just gave our treasurer...seems he has a problem with simple math! The business meeting was very entertaining!
KC

May 5, 2008
Meg

yah i think its more of a blessing

May 21, 2008