Benjamin Roper

Male

Georgia

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Other Response Agency Type
Job Function
Firefighter, Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:
6
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Macon County Fire Rescue
Years With Department/Agency
3/1/2
My Training:
NPQ Firefighter 1,Wildland Firefighter,Life Safety Educator,Instructor 1,Hazmat ,extrication,Pressurized Containers,structural fire control,arson detection building construction,ICS,pump testing, fire gound hydraulics,I start EMT school in spring (09").
About Me:
I'm 34, 6' feet,175 lbs, brown hair, green eyes. I really like to travel,see different places.I really believe that going off in a burning building is the biggest rush I have ever experienced. I like a lot of outdoor activities. I would like to have a family sometime,but not now.
Relationship Status:
Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Well 9/11 had alot to do with it, but I also have five other family members in the fire service. I would like to give something back to the community. I was also facinated with the aspect as a child growing up.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I love to help people, just maybe I can prevent a fatality
Top Issues Facing Responders:
I think the biggest issue in the fire/EMS service is the downsizing of the depts. It seems every time I read about a LODD, it was because of a safety issue or risk management analysis gone wrong, or not enough personel avaliable or some burecratic jargon.

Comment Wall:

  • Shea Chaney

    Hey! Glad you are here!!!!!!!
    Shea

    Aug 4, 2008

  • roy yoder

    hey ben welcome aboard and let me know if i can help. we are burning at the easy bake oven on the 23 of aug. if you want to come give me a line here.

    Aug 5, 2008

  • Benjamin Roper

    Hey MJ, I appreciate the support from you, I would love to make a page on our site, but I 'm having trouble getting my pictures from the Baycomplex fire in S. Ga. I have some really good pictures, just as soon as I get them, I will make a site, so bear with me, thanks so much for the encouragement. Well stay safe, take care brother.

    Aug 7, 2008