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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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Kimberly A Bownas

He was on just before 10 when Ted had to go to work so now I'm not sure. Unless he is a mole and is going to give Mel a heads up.

May 9, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

OK, I couldn't help myself. You guys are bad influences.. You should check out the latest on Mel's page...

May 9, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Yeah, I agree, I am done as well. I have a busy day tomorrow. You be safe too.

May 9, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Morning Mike, Mel was on at like Midnight and she didn't say a word about what was on her page. I not sure if that is good or bad..

May 10, 2008
LadyChaplain

Thanks :-) It's a crop of the group picture that I haven't been permitted to share yet... I had to put a pic of me on here where I have pigment and my short dark hair lol. I'm such a girl sometimes.

May 10, 2008
LadyChaplain

Aw... thanks. I was actually standing upright until Mel tried giving me bunny ears... that's when I just decided to bend over so she couldn't get at me lol. I guess I'm an all-right girl... even though the most recent ex says that I'm immature and egotistical :-)

May 10, 2008
Barbara Nelson

where can I get a copy of the training video? It is good.

May 10, 2008
Engineco913

HAGN everyone. :)

May 11, 2008
Barbara Nelson

It was the one above but, I figured it out thank you. I double clicked it and it went to you tube. I forwarded it to our training officer. I hope he will use it. Thank you again! Barb

May 11, 2008
Engineco913

Happy Mothers Day to all you ladies out there with Children. :)

May 11, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Hey Mike, thanks by the way, yesterday was pretty busy but nice. I have been at it again and I just can't help myself... Mel has not said anything yet but I think she will soon enough... You should check it out...

May 12, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

May 12, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Or is this one better....

May 12, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

Web Chief is going to allow it????

YOWZA!! Now that's some exciting news!!!!!
I'm so PSYCHED!!!
When does the plot thicken?

May 12, 2008
Shannon H. Pennington

from firefighterveteran.com/

stress issues in the fire services are located at the above web site. Check it out and learn about education and prevention...

May 13, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Hey there Mike, what's happenin....

May 14, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Hey Mike, were are you, are you out there some were.....

May 16, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

No problem, I kinda figure that out this morning ...

May 16, 2008
LadyChaplain

I'm BAAAAAAAAACK and I swear I'm not going on vacation again 'til my honeymoon.

May 16, 2008
LadyChaplain

To explain... I don't intend on getting married for another 7 years... hence, I don't want to go on vacation 'til that time.

May 16, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Hey there buddy.

May 16, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

I'm on Ted's laptop. I have to see if I can get it to work for me on here.

May 16, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Good Morning Mike. I can see already that today is going to be interesting. I went to change the message I just left you and I not only deleted the message that I needed to, I acciddently deleted the my message that was after that.. Uuuugh.....

May 18, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Ok, I'm back and how are we doing, any better?

May 18, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Hey Mike, you gotta check out the blog help. Joe and I got the kid upset with us... Oooops... :o)

May 18, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Hey Mike, check out the fogies page about josh, he told you and me to piss off. The snot....

May 18, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

Mike,
This whole fundraising kidnapping was your baby from the get-go. I'll never be able to adequately express how touched I am by your thoughtfulness, but please know that I will ALWAYS have your back and I hope someday I can return the favor.
xo
Mel

May 19, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

I have to agree with Mel, nice job Mike. It was your idea and because of that idea it was made possible. Good job.... :o)

May 19, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

If Wally donated to the wrong page, he can contact Paycor and have it corrected....just an FYI

May 19, 2008
Dave, NB 9

Mike, A HUGE thanks form this household also. I know you have been reading all that has been said. Thank You, my Brother ! It means a great deal to me, that I have such a large family and to know you are apart of that!

May 20, 2008
LadyChaplain

Sooo how about them Sox?!

May 21, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Hey Mike, hope you had a good Memorial Day. It wasn't bad here, parade in the morning and just relaxing in the afternoon. :o)

May 26, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Hey there Mike, were have you been? Oh by the way, you suck... You beat me to the answer to Lutin's question... lol :o)

May 27, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Mike,
I did and was ROFLMAO, and Yeah, yeah, yeah, you just wait I will beat you yet.... :o)

Where are you now chicken, balk, balk, balk... :oP

May 27, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Mike, ooooh Mike, are you there. Where are you Mike...

May 27, 2008
Engineco913

For those who visit the page, all hail the mighty "x" :) no crap on this page. Wait should I use a few ?????????????????????????? to accentuate the point? lmao

May 27, 2008
O'Kitty

Sounds like a challenge to me.

May 27, 2008
O'Kitty

May 27, 2008
Chris Jasmine

This sounds like what Kitty and Joe were experiencing last night...-lol- :-P

May 29, 2008
Chris Jasmine

May 29, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Hey Mike where are you? It is awful lonely on here. There is nobody to talk to. I can hear the peepers and man are they loud...:o)

May 29, 2008
Chris Jasmine

I thought you could use some

So much for "no crap" there Mikey....:-P!!

May 29, 2008
O'Kitty

May 29, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Good Morning Sunshine, you missed it we had McKenzi chatting with us last night

May 30, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

May 30, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

May 30, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Hey Mike, you were close but no cigar there buddy... You got 2 of the questions right and the last two are not what I'm looking for. :oP

May 30, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Hey there Mike, how was your day.....

May 30, 2008
Kimberly A Bownas

Hey there, how is your weekend...

May 31, 2008
SPENCER DORSEY

Feel free to add me as a friend

Jun 1, 2008