Sara

, Female

Vonore

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function
Firefighter, Emergency Management Coordinator/Staff
Years in Fire/EMS:
Some days it feels like forever & others it feels brand new....
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Madisonville Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
1
Dept. Web Site:
http://madisonvillefire.com
My Training:
FF/Tech/1st Responder/TO/Instructor/PIO
About Me:
I love what I do!I recently joined the field of LE in Youth Crimes. I am a Youth Corrections Officer. I also teach for the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston AL and the Illinois Fire services Institute, and also work for and industrial clean up company out of Knoxville TN. etc....like most folks in the business I wear more than one hat!
Day Job:
CSO
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://myspace.com/firefly114
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Long story....ask me i'll tell you.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The money...no, the thanks....no, I must be sadistic!
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Health of the department, we loose to many to health related illness. Getting all disciplines to work better together...cross training is the key to future sucess.

Comment Wall:

  • Jim aka Bick

    JUST STOPPING BY TO SAY WELCOME TO FIREFIGHTER NATION. BE SAFE OUT THERE.

    Feb 12, 2008

  • Phil Wisecup

    hi Sara, welcome to FFN.

    Feb 12, 2008

  • M.A. Perkins E.M.T.(aka Tony)

    welcome too firefighter nation be safe and be careful

    Lt. Michael A. Perkins
    Infectionist Control Officer
    Unit#37
    OAKWOOD
    Fire Department
    &
    Rescue Squad
    va.firefighter.37@hotmail.com

    Feb 12, 2008

  • Barry

    Hi Sara, welcome to FirefighterNation! Be safe out there!

    Feb 12, 2008

  • Joel Swanson

    Welcome to FFN, Sara!
    Glad to have you on board here...
    Take care Out There, now!

    Feb 12, 2008

  • Jim aka Bick

    JUST STOPPING BY TO SAY WELCOME TO FIREFIGHTER NATION. BE SAFE OUT THERE.

    Feb 13, 2008

  • Aaron Robbins

    hi welcome

    Feb 13, 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

    Feb 13, 2008

  • lutan1

    Hey Sara- is there any chance of getting larger copies of some of those Sweetwater Train Derailment incident? I'd love to use them in an exercise....

    Feb 14, 2008

  • TORBETT

    Dont u ever go to bed lol

    Feb 18, 2008

  • M.A. Perkins E.M.T.(aka Tony)

    welcome too firefighter nation be safe and be careful

    Lt. Michael A. Perkins
    Infectionist Control Officer
    Unit#37
    OAKWOOD
    Fire Department
    &
    Rescue Squad
    va.firefighter.37@hotmail.com

    Feb 18, 2008

  • TORBETT

    Thats what i thought wastin the night away lol

    Feb 20, 2008

  • Jason

    you too girl

    Feb 21, 2008

  • Bob

    Welcome to the nation. I am traveling with the family to Gatlinberg in June, are you near there? Not sure if I should be afraid of your toys or feel safe that you are standing by to protect and kill. Stay safe.

    Mar 6, 2008

  • Bob

    Hay, thanks for the $ warning. I bet that you may not have the "toy" with you all the time, but I bet you carry your "baby". I recently have been more involven in some of our EM and currently overseeing CERT development. I have been interested in going to Aniston for training, just haven't got to it yet. I may contact you later for more info. Stay safe.

    Mar 10, 2008

  • Bob

    Wow, your new picture scared me. What else do I need to know before I visit TN?

    Mar 16, 2008

  • Bob

    Have a great weekend.........................

    May 2, 2008

  • Bob

    Dollywood....nice. Let me know what you like the best there. We will be in Gatlinburg first week in June and that is going to be one of our places to visit. Have fun!!!

    May 3, 2008

  • Sara

    Start with the coasters, then when it's miserably hot catch one of the shows (inside in the AC), then finish up with the water rides (so you don't haft to walk around wet), ride the train to dry off, go to the shops for souvieners and by then you should be sunburned, broke, and ready to go home!

    May 3, 2008

  • J Mac

    Hi Sara,

    I see that you teach in Anniston. Cool! The COBRA class had to be one of the finest classes that I had ever taken. That was many moons ago though. Does Darlene still work at the Responder Lounge? Not that I ever went there other then for that one training session. (wink, wink)

    If you guys are ever looking for an Instructor in the AZ area please give me a yell.

    Stay safe!

    J Mac

    May 3, 2008

  • J Mac

    Hi Sara,

    I spent 25 years in the fire service in NY with the last 12 as a Specialist with the Haz Mat team. I had the pleasure of going to Anniston, Socorro, Playas, and Mercury in my grand tour of ODP classes.

    How did I get to AZ? The cost of living in NY was a killer and I was working three jobs, never seeing my family. I got an offer out here and 2,600 miles later here I am!

    I was a Fire Service Instructor II in NY as well as a ton of other certs, but unfortunately there is no reciprocity with AZ. So one by one I have started taking all the classes over again. Now not only am I a Fire Service Instructor I, but I got to sit through a Haz Mat Awareness class not that long ago!

    Take care,

    J Mac

    May 3, 2008

  • Bob

    New pic is nice, I like the Myspace photo. Well the big trip to TN is not far off, first week in June. Please order some good weather for us. Dollywood here we come. The pics of Gatlinberg look very nice can't wait to see it in person. Stay safe.

    May 20, 2008

  • Bob

    May 24, 2008

  • TORBETT

    LOL he asked if sumone wore it. I didnt know it was u thats sum funny $h*^ lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Jun 7, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    G M and Hi welcome to ffn from NY

    Jun 23, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    hi saras thank you for the add be safe "Chan"

    Jun 23, 2008

  • Jason

    Sorry i got rid of it and just hasnt changed it yet

    Jul 10, 2008

  • Bob

    Just wanted to let you know we had a great time in Gatlinburg and at Dollywood. Got to go whitewater rafting and hiking too. Just returned from more R&R in Williamsburg VA and DC. Hope you're having a great summer! Stay safe :-)

    Aug 1, 2008

  • catfish

    just wanted to say helloooooooooooooo

    Aug 8, 2008