Bean

56, Female

American Canyon, California

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid, Private EMS
Job Function
Firefighter, EMT - Basic, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:
about 2 yrs
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Petaluma, California
Years With Department/Agency
Just started
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.verihealth.com
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Hope Mills, North Carolina-Hope Mills Fire Dept.
Hope Mills, North Carolina-Cotton Fire Dept.
My Training:
Fire Fighter 1 and 2
EVD
HAZ-MAT
PEARS
ACLS
Helicopter Training
NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program
PALS
ECG Pharmacology
EMT-B
EMT-1(For California)
NREMT-1
California Ambulance driver
VERIHEALTH-REACH Air Ambulance Training
About Me:
I am enrolled in the VeriHealth Training College for all of my courses in hopes on going onto Paramedic school next year.
I have been married for 20 yrs. and we have 5 kids-ages ranging from 19 y/o to 3 y/o.. I love to run, SCUBA dive and going to the gym.
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
The excitement of helping people
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I LOVE to help people-being a mother, there's something built in me that I just HAVE to help..
Top Issues Facing Responders:
budget cut backs

Comment Wall:

  • Jim

    Welcome to FFN

    Mar 11, 2008

  • Bean

    I'm going to be taking the CPAT in about 3 months-can someone get me their input about what happens (yes, I've read the info booklet), but I want someone to tell me what I can expect..

    Mar 11, 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 11, 2008

  • Joel Swanson

    Glad to have you on board here!
    I hope you enjoy FFN as much as I do.
    Take Care Now & Thanks for the ADD!
    Joel

    Mar 11, 2008

  • Jim

    THANKS FOR THE PHOTO COMMENTS...HE IS A SHEPARD/AKITA MIX...

    Mar 11, 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 11, 2008

  • ben

    thanks.it seems like alot of info around here.

    Mar 12, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    hi welcome to the ffn from ny

    Mar 12, 2008

  • Bean

    Thank you for the great family welcome. I love the site. I hope to chat with you more.
    Stay safe, from California
    Donna

    Mar 12, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    thank you stay safe will chat

    chan

    Mar 12, 2008

  • cowgirlmedic

    MySpace Graphics
    MySpace Comments & MySpace Backgrounds

    Mar 17, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    hi bean happy st. patricks day to u

    Mar 17, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    no did u i have cornbeef ?

    Mar 18, 2008

  • Bean

    OF COURSE I DID-MY FAMILY WOULD BEAT ME IF I DIDN'T!!!! hahaha.. My family is Irish and we are kind of like the "Grizwalds" when it comes to St. Patties Day!!!! But we do a week-yeah i know-weird huh? hahaha what did you do?

    Mar 18, 2008

  • Jim

    I havn't taken the CPAT yet. It may have to wait a couple more years before I can get to it.

    Mar 18, 2008

  • Bean

    I have to take mine and wanted to "hear" from others who have gone threw it and what it was like..
    My ladder pull, forcible entry,hydrant work,ladder climb and a few others are pretty good. Just don't want any surprises-you know... If there is such a thing-lol.

    Mar 18, 2008

  • Wayne Mitchell

    Hi Bean, thank you for the add.. Hope you are having a good week..

    Mar 19, 2008

  • Jerry Moore

    just wont to say hi

    Mar 19, 2008

  • ben

    it was ok i worked two 24 hour shifts.i need a break!how was yours?

    Mar 20, 2008

  • Bean

    Mine was pretty good, had a great time. You know with family and friends and then you throw in some green beer-why wouldn't you have fun!!! Hahaha

    Mar 20, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    hi bean whats up just wont to say hi too u "chan"

    Mar 26, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    thanks for the add i see u be good "chan"

    Mar 26, 2008

  • Bean

    I need to take my CPAT and was wondering what to expect? I did my ladder pull and did it in 10-something and was told that was pretty good.? What else should I know about? Any "tricks" or the best way to handle things? Thanks for all your help..
    Donna

    Mar 31, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    HELLO BEAN'S IS NICE TO SEE U ON LINE TODAY CHAN

    Mar 31, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    GOOD AND U IS COLD IN NY

    Mar 31, 2008

  • Bean

    HEHE-It's beautiful here in Northern California, sunny and warm... Too bad I don't get to enjoy it that often-hahaha..

    Mar 31, 2008

  • Engine 32 Capt.

    Thanks for the comment Bean. I've added more, and will be adding more again soon so check back. Stay safe.

    Mar 31, 2008

  • ben

    my easter was ok.i had to work at the fire house.we had dinner and watched basketball all day.not a bad day.how was yours.

    Apr 1, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    hello bean whats up in cal. is ok in NY want to say hello to u ba safe "Chan"

    Apr 5, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    hi my station is a volunttee we have 5 KME trucks also we are geting a fire police van from KME and a new pupmer thanks for e-mail me "Chan"

    Apr 5, 2008

  • Barry Sigmon

    hello Bean, one of my former chiefs use to be on Hope Mills...Meril Nallor as well as Firefighter Terence Shumate both were at Newton Fire in Catawba County as was I. Just wanted to say welcome and stay safe.

    Jun 5, 2008

  • Jim

    Same too you...that is interesting:)

    Jun 5, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    hello bean whats up

    Jun 5, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    hello bean was up how is Cal. NY is going up to 90 on sat 100on sun u be safe "Chan"

    Jun 6, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    hi bean good luck too you i know u can do it be safe e-mail if u can see u "Chan"

    Jun 6, 2008

  • Jim


    MySpace Graphics & MySpace Layouts

    Jun 7, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    hello bean u looking great and good luck on your training u be good and safe "Chan"

    Jun 8, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    bean i think i have your e-mail if u want to chat.? "Chan"

    Jun 8, 2008

  • B.L.P.S. 13

    Just go to my page and you can find all of my videos. I think there is five. Some funnier than others. You are from Fayett-nam??? That was my first assignment when I was in the army. I had a good time there even though there wasn't much to do. I was there for like three and a half years before moving on.

    Jun 10, 2008

  • B.L.P.S. 13

    That is how we stay sane...at least to some point.

    Jun 12, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    hello bean i miss you u be good and safe "Chan"

    Jun 25, 2008