I work for the University of Alaska Anchorge at our Sports Complex and after having a gentleman have a stroke in our sauna and almost die, then a couple of months later I had a lady who had a heart attack in our pool. I'm also the manager of my son's competition hockey team and I seen some pretty nasty cuts, broken bones and concussions.....so I decided I wanted more training. After I got my EMT certification I joined a volunteer emt group that handle most High School athletic events, moto cross events and special olympic events so that I could keep practicing what I had learned and they do lots training so I'll be ready when it's time to recert.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I want to help others in crisis situations
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Health and Personal Safety issues and shrinking municipal and state budgets to adequately compensate Fire Fighter and EMS personnel.
Sweet! Yeah, my dad was NPS at Mesa Verde when I jumped into the world. The hospital I was born in in now an office building on the main N/S drag thru town.
Do you get to go the games? I have season tickets for the Sioux. If you ever get the chance, you should make a game down here. The Ralph is unbelievable place for college hockey.
Have a good day and talk w/ you later.
MikeyPete
Is it nice to see WCHA boy's playing in the pros. It make watching the games a little more intresting. There is a site called siouxsports.com that already has a counter counting down the days until the puck drops. A side note: Is sounds like the WCHA is trying to get it own channel. That would be great. It hard to get game when teams are on the road. Because if the Sioux are on the road we only get the Gophers. I would rather watch paint dry.
Keep in touch.
MikeyPete
Well, it finally happened. TJ Oshie signed with the Blues yesterday. That should make fans happy in the WCHA. He should make a impact and a great addition to the Blues.
Talk with you later
MIKEY PETE
Hi Robyn... thanx for your welcome msg.. I am getting to meet lots of fire fighters and hopefully make some new friendships..
This a a great site and once i figure my way round should be even more fun.... cheers for this time stay safe lizz
oh it gets hot..but at least you wont feel the humidity like in anchorage..thats where my brother and sister were born..military father..take care up there
Hi Robin, I have to say your Irish is very good! The weather here is much the same as in Anchorage - lots of rain (but then of course in Ireland - what else would you expect!). Talk to you soon and mind yourself. Sláinte!
Hey Robin- I live in CA, but I saw a program called "Tougher in Alaska" about the problems of fighting fire in Fairbanks. They have a 6x wheel drive engine which keeps a 2000 gal tank from freezing and all the hose fittings, etc are heated. I'll start right here in good old flammable So Cal
Hey Robin, Conas a tá tu? Great experience with the grizzly alright! - fortunately we don't get that excitement with our wildlife around here thank God! The weather's after picking up here, last week the temperatures were in they're early twenties (Celsius) but it was very humid but since Friday, the sun has come out and it's to last for the next few days (so we'll take advantage of it while we can!). The calls here have quietened (mainly due to weather) but we shouldn't complain I suppose. Talk to you later and stay safe!
My name's Paulo, I live in Oporto (the 2nd biggest portuguese city). I'm Fire Chief and the President of the Portuguese Volunteers Firefighters Association.
I hope we can exchange knowladge and become good friends. Who knows that someday we'll meet.
Keep in touch.
Hi Robin! Saw you on Noggies page. Thought it was interesting bc I am part spanish, irish, indian, and who knows what else! lol :) My parents always said I was a Heinz 57. Take care and be safe!
Hello fellow heinz 57!! :) My mom has been doing the family tree as well! Lots of interesting things I never knew, I love finding out more about who I am! I couldnt tell you how many jobs I have had, I lost count, but it wasnt until I was 28 that I found this job, which is the love of my life!! :) I got a late start, but better late, than never!! It is a whole different world when you find a job you love and can't imagine never doing! I hope all is well on your end, and stay safe out there!!
Thanks for the welcome! It's nice to meet you. I see you're involved in emerg. mgmt., too. It can be as challenging as the classes are boring. Overall, I've enjoyed it and will continue to pursue whatever ends my education will lead me to. Write me back if you'd like to!
Hello. Thank you for add. It is a pleasure to know firefighters from around the world for me or know new people. I'm sorry for my bad English. I really hope to be able to make the most FFN ..... I think it is very interesting
Hey,
It's college hockey time again. We start on the 5th of October. I see we play you guy twice this year. 6 WHCA teams list in preseason polls. Should be a good year. Can not wait. Keep in touch through out season.
Mike Peterson
Brian Evans aka HOT POCKETS
Feb 4, 2008
Joel C Kelley
Feb 10, 2008
Gonzalo Uribe
Hugs
Gonzalo
May 4, 2008
Michael Peterson
Have a good day and talk w/ you later.
MikeyPete
May 5, 2008
Michael Peterson
Keep in touch.
MikeyPete
May 5, 2008
Luis Perez
Stay safe Robin !!!
Warm greetings from Miami , Florida
May 10, 2008
Niki
~peace~
May 10, 2008
Michael Peterson
Talk with you later
MIKEY PETE
May 14, 2008
Primoz
Would you be interested in trading pathces for European ones?
If so...please send me an email
Best Regards
Primoz
May 18, 2008
Nick
May 21, 2008
mark
Glad to see three are a few others up north! it gets lonely up here for sure!! drop a line sometime and for goodness sakes look after each other
May 21, 2008
lizz
This a a great site and once i figure my way round should be even more fun.... cheers for this time stay safe lizz
May 23, 2008
kevin stewart
Jun 7, 2008
ryan stout
Jun 7, 2008
wayne frary
Jun 8, 2008
henoc antelo
We are in contact for any comments and I would like to share knowledge and experiences with you
Jun 16, 2008
David
Jun 27, 2008
Shawn (Diablo911)
Jul 1, 2008
Noggy
Jul 10, 2008
Captain Mo
For the welcome message...nice.
And nice to meet you.
Stay safe as wel!!
Grtz. Maurice (Firechief)
Jul 11, 2008
Noggy
Jul 13, 2008
Kurt Kamm
Jul 14, 2008
Noggy
Jul 20, 2008
Paulo Jesus
My name's Paulo, I live in Oporto (the 2nd biggest portuguese city). I'm Fire Chief and the President of the Portuguese Volunteers Firefighters Association.
I hope we can exchange knowladge and become good friends. Who knows that someday we'll meet.
Keep in touch.
My MSN contact: PauloFlyboy@hotmail.com
Jul 26, 2008
Joe Wilson
Jul 29, 2008
Kelsey
Jul 31, 2008
meLiissa.! =)
Aug 13, 2008
Ian
Aug 14, 2008
Regina Morgan
Aug 15, 2008
Regina Morgan
Aug 17, 2008
Govardhan
Aug 19, 2008
Kimberly
Aug 23, 2008
Kyle Large
Aug 27, 2008
Alessandro
Sep 3, 2008
Michael Peterson
It's college hockey time again. We start on the 5th of October. I see we play you guy twice this year. 6 WHCA teams list in preseason polls. Should be a good year. Can not wait. Keep in touch through out season.
Mike Peterson
Sep 23, 2008
AFD
my best goes to you :)
thank you for your hard work in Alaska
Stay Safe God Bless Ya
Take Care ... Anthony
Oct 6, 2008
Sean Vatcher
Oct 6, 2008