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Kimberly A Bownas

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:: 17 years in Fire, 6 years in EMS
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Millbrook Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency: 23 years counting my Auxiliary time..
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.millbrookfd.org
My Training:: Firefighting Essentials
Initial Fire Attack
Pump Operator
Incident Command System
Decontamination Training
Defense Against Weapons of Mass Destruction - Awareness
Farmedic
Rescue Technician Basic
Rope Rescue Operations Level
AVET
Medium Structural Collapse: Tools
Rural Firefighting Operations
Vehicle Rescue "New Technology"
NYS EMT-B
EMS Leadership Academy
Preserving the Crime Scene
4 years of New York State Women Firefighters Weekend
MAYDAY! MAYDAY! Firefighter Down Seminar
"Get Out Alive/F.A.S.T. Team OPS" Seminar
ICS 100 and 200
Firefighter Survival
School Bus Rescue and Practical Skills
Alternative Fueled Vehicles and New Technology
Courage to be Safe
About Me:: I have 3 kids, ages 21, 7, and 5. I am a stay-home mom. In my fire department I am head of our Fire Prevention Team. I love going to the schools and preschools and teaching the kids how to be safe. I have been Secretary and Vice Pres. in my department.
Day Job:: Homemaker
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I joined to help my community; my mom, dad and stepmom were all on the Rescue Squad when I was growing up.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: It gives me a great feeling being able to help the people in my town

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Dave, NB 9

Wooo Hooo!!! Just having my normal fun!

Aug 29, 2008
Jim Brunelle Jr.

Yeah in a way it is, but its more entertaining. Another fun game is "flip cup"

Sep 1, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

Hey Ms. Thang--doing anything fun for Labor Day?
I'm heading out to hit the pool and then a barbecue-
I'll yap at you later on Yahoo-
Hugs

Sep 1, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

I slept like I was in a coma last night. Didn't even wake up until around 9:00 this morning! 10 mile vertical hike followed by burgers and pitchers of beer....that would be enough to level anyone. I'm so sore I can barely walk today!

Sep 1, 2008
Dave, NB 9

Did someone mention food and Beer?

Sep 3, 2008
Dave, NB 9

Got it, Thanks....

Sep 3, 2008
Dave, NB 9

Got it, Thanks...LOL :)

Sep 3, 2008
Jim Brunelle Jr.

thanks for the vote Kim!

Sep 4, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

you too-- I'm feeling stronger about everything. It's going to be what it is. I'll deal with it when it comes.

Sep 5, 2008
Robert Nichols

Thank you for your comment on my page I am doing better had to go back into the hospital monday night and got out yesterday.Blood count dropped and white cell count dropped also.Hope you have a GREAT Blessed Day!!!

Sep 5, 2008
Dave, NB 9

Good Night... rest those feet

Sep 5, 2008
Robert Nichols

Thank you kimberly Prayer is always a good thing an I hope you have a Blessed weekend.

Sep 6, 2008
Dave, NB 9

Saw your shirt there too. as far as the Jim Beam Girls? Hey, a dollar and a dream will get you there...

Sep 6, 2008
Dave, NB 9

Did you see the " Lemon" hydrant? KenZ was bidding on it.

Sep 6, 2008
Dave, NB 9

http://www.wgrz.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=60465&catid=37

Sep 6, 2008
Dave, NB 9

It was Great, a case of ''Backdraft Brown" Hook and Ladder beer ($26) went for $90

Sep 6, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

morning sweetpea....
Glad your barbecue went well....I saw the hydrant Kenzi was bidding on....did she win it?
I got home later than I thought I would last night, and a little intoxicated (no, I wasn't driving) --saw Ted's texts but couldn't seem to manage texting back. :)

Sep 7, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

Morning Kim :)

Sep 8, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

Look like any FOGIES we know???

Sep 8, 2008
Jim Brunelle Jr.

have to check in with the radio station on the results announcement,I will keep everyone posted.Thanks for the vote of confidence.

Sep 8, 2008
Wendy Norris

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice comment on my blog. That mean a lot to me!

Sep 8, 2008
Dave, NB 9

Hi Ho !

Sep 14, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

oh the Jets.....

ughhhh.......

Sep 14, 2008
LadyChaplain

Sep 14, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

Still reliving your run-in with Johnny Law? (or in your case, Jane Law)

Sep 16, 2008
LadyChaplain

Thanks a bunch!!!!!
At least I know I'm not in group potty land lol....

Sep 16, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

You'd better stock up on Advil, Aleve, Aspirin and any other pain med that begins with the letter "A" ....saaaay....that gives you the ok for Alcohol....

Sep 18, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

So glad you had a good time with the bus extrication!!

We need to chat about next weekend....I think I'm going to come down Friday night and grab a hotel room...do the class during the day on Saturday, stay for dinner and then head back up. I'd like to sleep in my own bed at least ONE weekend day in the next 8 weeks. :)

Sep 20, 2008
LadyChaplain

I is home... well i've been home for a while, but there's no rest for the wicked. Got home just in time to winterize the pool... in the rain... schweet. lol.

Sep 21, 2008
Dave, NB 9

Boo hoo Kenz...Boo Hoo....LOL

Hi all!

Sep 21, 2008
Robert Nichols

Hello Kim just stopping by to say Hello and hope that you are having aGreat day!

Sep 22, 2008
Robert Nichols

Well I am sorry to hear that your butt is bruised LOL . I know that you had fun doing your training and you learned more knowledge.I am glad to hear that you had fun also.WEll Have a Blessed evenning.

Sep 22, 2008
Tiger Schmittendorf

You're welcome Kim -

Did the probie get the shirt I sent for him?

PS - I had a nice long chat with your D/CFC for training today.

Sep 22, 2008
Jim Brunelle Jr.

Thanks for the congrats,means alot comming from my friends!

Sep 23, 2008
Robert Nichols

That is for sure Kim, Laughing all the time about everything.It helps plus it's in God's hands and I enjoy making others laugh also. If you have a myspace you should check out mine squadjockey and lok at all the pictures that I have on that website.Well Thanks for your prayers and hope that you have a great Blessed Day!!

Sep 24, 2008
Jim Brunelle Jr.

me too!!!!!!

Sep 25, 2008
Jim Brunelle Jr.

Great picks of the bus extrication and other training.

P.S. I want one of those Sparky Costumes!

Sep 25, 2008
Dave, NB 9

It's CRAZY............ ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Sep 25, 2008
Jim Seargent

Hey Kid! I hope you've been well. I love the new picture. You have that perfect "what the hell are you looking at, have you never seen a firefighter bash their face on 13 rungs of a ladder on the way down?

Sep 25, 2008
Jim Seargent

Great pictures! It looks like you had a blast.

Sep 25, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

If they blow a 34 point lead I'm sh*t-canning my allegiance.

Sep 28, 2008
Dave, NB 9

Morning Kim. Whats up? Haven't been on here alot, I'm getting ready out in our yard for the (shhhh) winter. Stuff going on at my daughters school and mowing my dads lawn, due to him breaking his wrist about 6 weeks ago. Other than that??????

Sep 29, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

Trying to keep my eyes open...

Tell the mini-chicks I said hi...and YOU have a great day too!!

Sep 29, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

You have a great day too---I'm uber-busy this week, but I'll check in later.

Oct 1, 2008
Jim Seargent

HELP!! I can't find the discussions.

Oct 2, 2008
Julie Seargent

Thanks for the welcome Kimberly! Millbrook huh? What a beautiful town!

Oct 3, 2008
Jim Brunelle Jr.

Hey Kim, The repelling pics look great!

Oct 3, 2008
Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd

I see you are into the fire prevention gig for kids... me too. Let me know if I can be of assistance. I have a great program for Kindergarten classes. And somehow, I try to blend in with the kids. Kind of a wears Captain Waldo... can you find me?

Oct 7, 2008
Joe Stoltz

Hi Kim! Whazzup?

Oct 9, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

Bleeecccchhh.....not a doughnut fan....but thanks for the virtual cup o coffee!!!!

Oct 10, 2008