Firefighter, Administrative Staff / Team Member, Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:
11
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
West Pend Oreille Fire Department Priest River, ID
Years With Department/Agency
11
My Training:
FFI, ice rescue
About Me:
I joined the department right out of high school, I am married to the capt. I have been on the department for the last 11 years, and recently took the FFI course. I am in charge of all training and personel records as well as taking pictures for the department when ever I can.
Day Job:
In home care
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
My dad started my intrest in firefighting from a very young age, I love that I have been able to follow in his foot steps.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
the lights and sirens what else. Seriously I like to be able to help where I can.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
not enough people, there is a huge need for active volunteers in my area. Money or the lack of, is also a huge problem.
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.....
Donald L. Long
Feb 26, 2008
Keith Bradt SR
site.its like one big happy familystay safe out there..
Feb 26, 2008
Jim aka Bick
Feb 26, 2008
Coach
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 26, 2008
Jim
Be Safe
Feb 27, 2008
Jim
Feb 27, 2008
Jim
Feb 27, 2008
richard christensen
Feb 28, 2008
yves rollin
Mar 7, 2008
yves rollin
Mar 11, 2008
yves rollin
Mar 12, 2008
Will2745
Mar 13, 2008
Keith Bradt SR
way it is quiet here just drop in to
say hello.stay safe out there.
Mar 14, 2008
Jerry Moore
Mar 16, 2008
yves rollin
Mar 17, 2008
Will2745
Mar 19, 2008
yves rollin
Mar 19, 2008
yves rollin
Mar 21, 2008
yves rollin
Mar 23, 2008
yves rollin
Mar 25, 2008
Chan Rivera
Mar 25, 2008
richard christensen
Apr 8, 2008
Devil Doc
see more crazy cat pics
Apr 9, 2008
Jim
Apr 11, 2008
Chan Rivera
May 15, 2008
Andre Last
Jun 6, 2008
Chan Rivera
Jun 10, 2008
Chan Rivera
Jul 22, 2008
catfish
Jul 22, 2008
Chan Rivera
Aug 13, 2008
Rhonda Guidry
Aug 21, 2008
Kirk D. Baughman
Sep 21, 2008