Andrew

48, Male

Resaca, Ga

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Sergeant, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS), Hazardous Materials Team Member
Years in Fire/EMS:
8
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Metro Atlanta Area, Ga
Years With Department/Agency
6
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Whitfield County Fire Dept., Dalton, Ga.
Angel EMS, Ft. Olglethorpe, Ga.
My Training:
NPQ Firefighter II, NPQ Fire Instructor I, HAZMAT Tech., NREMT-P
About Me:
I started my career as a volunteer firefighter, I began taking as many classes as I could through Georgia Fire Academy to build up my resume and get a job as a paid firefighter. I went to EMT school as well and soon enough I got on with a Metro Atlanta area fire rescue department. I have numerous classes from Georgia Fire Academy as well as the National Fire Academy. I am a member of my department's HMRT and I am a paramedic, also I am currently attending a local college to get a Fire Science degree
Day Job:
Firefighter
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://myspace.com/andrew7838
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I am a second generation firefighter/paramedic and company officer. I never wanted to do anything else.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
the way my sons look up to me.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
understaffing and underfunding.

Comment Wall:

  • Mark Trotter

    Hey Andrew, how's school. I didn't get to go this quarter. The one class that I could take, they cancelled it.

    Oct 18, 2007

  • Mark Trotter

    Pretty good. Ihaven't been able to get on the computer much any way. I'm going to take Stategy and Tactics next quarter. Gordon said it was going to be offered before he left any way. I'm not sure who will tech it but, I'm going to take it. After that I will like 1 fire class and then math and english.

    Oct 20, 2007

  • STEVEN WILLIAMS

    hey man hows it goin? well pretty good here i made cpl and should be going up for sgt. as soon as i become eligible. so what do you think about tucker leaving ? thats the last thing i expected.

    Oct 20, 2007

  • Mark Trotter

    That would be great. I just hope that it's not an evening class, because I cann't do them.

    Oct 23, 2007

  • Mark Trotter

    Would you know what Hawkins e-mail is? I would like to contact him.

    Oct 23, 2007

  • Seth Wilhoite

    Yeah we are bound to burn one up very soon.. so many things stacking up for something to go up in flames. 1.) your driving tomorrow 2.) I've got new gear 3.) It's been soo long since something has burned down in crackworth

    Oct 24, 2007

  • Seth Wilhoite

    Yeah we have shift training tomorrow. I am soo excited about that.

    Oct 24, 2007

  • Seth Wilhoite

    Yeah all we had was those two public services. It's gotten pretty dead down there the last few weeks, but of course it did the same thing last year also.

    Nov 5, 2007

  • Seth Wilhoite

    Overtime huh.. And everyone says that I make the big money. My day was pretty good, went to a birthday party lastnight that got a little wild and out of control.

    Nov 11, 2007

  • Rik Helldatshot

    With much sincerity , I wish you and ALL VETERANS ,"HAPPY VETERANS DAY"! Thanks for your service to our country.

    Nov 11, 2007

  • Rik Helldatshot

    by the way, fine pair of boys ! I could relate ,both mine are in college, a Sr @ MS State and a Freshman @ Hinds Jr.College . Enjoy them MUCH cause they grow up realllly fast !

    Nov 11, 2007

  • firemanchad

    Great "Hero" video! What is the name of the songs being played?

    Nov 14, 2007

  • tommy oliver

    HAPPY THANKSGIVEING STAY SAFE

    Nov 22, 2007

  • Seth Wilhoite

    Nope all we had yesterday was that one call. A shift has been running all of the calls. Saturday they ran 12 calls. But Darryl is riding the seat thursday so we will end up running a good bit of calls.

    Dec 4, 2007

  • Rik Helldatshot

    Hey Bro ! jus checkin in, hope alls well.

    Dec 4, 2007

  • Seth Wilhoite

    I know who it is that is working with me tomorrow until 5:00 p.m. but I cant remember his name and I definitely have no clue who is going to be there tomorrow night.

    Dec 5, 2007

  • Joe Campbell aka Cutty

    Hey Bro.
    Good looking Family
    Stay Safe
    Cutty

    Dec 12, 2007

  • Rik Helldatshot

    HI Andrew ! ya think Hawaii has a bit more respect for GA and the SEC ? I felt sorry for UH but I hoped they would get a little taste of the SEC like they did and they start off with FLA next season ! thats gona hurt !

    Jan 3, 2008

  • Larry Jarnagin

    Andrew - I saw you work HazMat also...I wanted to let you know I've got a HazMat networking site called SpillEaters.com, trying to connect HazMat Team members to share information, training ideas, etc. Feel free to check it out if interested.
    -Larry
    Thanks-

    Jan 13, 2008

  • Larry Jarnagin

    We have a Level II Entry Team here in NW Tennessee, we cover 9 counties. Training classes can be tough to find around these parts - we're always looking for what others are doing and how they're doing it. How long is your Toxicology class and who puts it together for yall?

    Jan 13, 2008

  • Rik Helldatshot

    Hey Andrew ! Hows things yer way ? those lil' fellows keepin ya BZ ? I bet so ...Ya'll have a great weekend !

    Jan 17, 2008

  • Rik Helldatshot

    Hey Bro ! how ya doing ? Alls good I hope ! We're fine our way. Thought I'd check on ya, have a good weekend !

    Feb 14, 2008

  • Rik Helldatshot

    Hey Bro ! I've been fallin'down on the job myself , I gotta stay in touch with friends a lil'better myself! Study Hard Pardner! it pays off...

    Mar 5, 2008

  • Rik Helldatshot

    Hey Kid! Hows things in the BEAUTIFUL state of Georgia! I hope the weather is as nice as it's been here this weekend, I'm gettin' me an extra shift today,so I can buy gas next month! Take Care an Be safe Bro!

    Apr 20, 2008

  • sherry miles

    andrew what fire station are you at for atlanta i am a daughter of a atlanta crash rescue firefighter my dad was one for 18 yrs i lost him may 19th of 1999. 9 yrs ago this may 19th i have a 8yr old son and a 14yr old daughter . i live in douglasville ga and i am in school now for my emt-i class i am hoping to get into the dept here in my county and if they dont i would like to go to atlanta where my dad was at any way this is so cool to talk to a atlanta firefighter it is a honor to me and i think you guys are the greatest heroes firefighters. i know what you mean cause my son looks up to me trying to become one im 37yrs old and see my son never got to know his grandpa cause my dad died in may 19th 1999 a year before my son was born on may 3rd 2000 but i have told him about his grandpa and he wants to be like me and his grandpa one day as a emt/firefighter and my husband's name is andrew also my dad got his training in the milatary /airforce for firefighting as well plus i am tring to talk my nefew that is 16 into going into being a firefigter /plus he also wants to go into the milatary as well just combo them right anyway i hope we can be friends this close in the same state ya your as my bro keep safe out there sherry out

    Apr 26, 2008

  • sherry miles

    come to douglasville we need a good fire chief here the one we have sucks so you are a lieuentant now ? that is what rank i want to be at and thats it cause i can still fight fires with my shift and go in with them wow wow this is really lost for words talking to you oh i also have a foundation called rescue angels that it is all deadcaed to nothing but ems/firefighters all over e-mail me at sherrymiles5@peoplepc.com and i can send you more information on it or a address where i can send it to you . i am very very devoted to my ems/firefighters and what they stand for and everything about them your great!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Apr 26, 2008