Heather Langston

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:
Since 1996
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Deltona, Fl
Years With Department/Agency
Five
My Training:
Currently a paramedic. Also certified in ops level VMR and rope rescue; technician level structural collapse, trench rescue, confined space rescue, and hazardous materials.

I have completed Fire Officer I certification classes and am one class away from finishing Fire Officer II.
About Me:
I've been a cop and a firefighter-being a firefighter is MUCH better!!
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://myspace.com/firebear369
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I enjoy the dynamic challenge that every shift presents. It isn't the same dull, sit-at-a-desk kind of job that slowly kills people. It makes me think and challenge myself to become better every day.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The diversity and the fact that my cohorts will do anything to help a brother or sister out.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Politics and financial issues can be extremely difficult for agencies. Getting the average politician and tax payer to understand why we need up to date equipment and recommended minimum staffing are difficult, up hill battles.

Comment Wall:

  • turk182

    GO STEELERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Aug 27, 2007

  • turk182

    thanks for the invite. and lets be careful out there. good luck with the fire officer II class.

    Aug 27, 2007

  • Randy Macey

    Check out Roll Call Groups and put some info about your Fire House in... Like to hear what your station is like, what you have as well as for number for firefighters as well as number of calls. Pass it around to your Firefighter Friends too....Easy way to located this group is go to my site and look at the bottom left. Short cut if you have a hard time locating this.

    Also as a Training Officer, theres the Trainers Corner too. Like to hear some of what your doing for training or what areas need to be addressed...

    Enjoy, and stay safe!

    Mace

    Aug 27, 2007

  • tommy oliver

    thanks for the add

    Aug 27, 2007

  • Robert 422

    I will be coming through Deltona (by there) on Saturday. On my way to Disney World. Be safe

    Aug 28, 2007

  • Paramedic872

    Welcome From a Firefighter/Paramedic in Central New York

    Aug 28, 2007

  • Robert 422

    yes that is the way were are going thanks for the info on I-4

    Aug 28, 2007

  • Chris Davis

    As far as I know it is supposed to work for any type of bite or bee sting. And with my apologies it wasnt Garlic it was onion ~ sheepish smile~ I was being asked about Garlic yesterday by my cousin when I posted and I guess my mind transposed it to my message to you.

    Aug 30, 2007

  • Nolan McElroy

    lol thanx. what made you decide to stop being a cop? i've actually thought about going on reserve with the sheriff's department.

    Aug 31, 2007

  • SMOKEnPipesJim

    Hey Heather, thanks for the invite , Hope to see youin My forum as well.. If your interested , there is a bagpipes group here as well, very very new, 3 or 4 actual experianced pipers there, Oh I p/m'd you some imfo in the forum.... about starting and possible connections down your neck of the woods..

    Sep 6, 2007

  • SMOKEnPipesJim

    MOney is always an issue !! lol lets be real, figure 125 to get a chanter, and tutor to get you started.... a set of pipes is around 1200.00 NOT SOO terrible, specially if youstart putting aside money in a xmas club or every otherOT check or something.. If youbought an electric guitar or other instrument it would be generally speaking about the same (unless youwant to start a triangle band) :) ...... The highland garb aspectis another couple grand, But doesnt have to befor a while until you can establish support or fund raising , of some sort...believe me IF it was thatterrible, we wouldn't have over 100 bands nationally today, when there were only 15 or 20 in 1990..... baby steps, but with planning.. its a time and money committment talking to the guys about how to do it, will bring your dream to fruition.. Beleieve me the guys in your state are very supportive of each other, Florida is one of the first states who's Fire bands have gotten close and dio several events a year together, they support each other, a lot..

    Sep 6, 2007

  • SMOKEnPipesJim

    yep, one step at a time, you begin learning scales and notes etc,using the college of piping tutor I mentioned the do this "in a tune" so youklearn how to play music, not just notes.. as you go.. ifyou have gotten to the pointwhere you can memorize and play 3 or 4 or 5 tunes, youshould be "ready to begin the pipes process...its physical, so again one step at a time, andbeforeyoujknowit your playing the tunesyouknow, on the pipes, and continue learning on the practicechanter as you put what you know on the pipe, all the while building your diaphram... and getting stronger.... itsa processof processes... :)

    Sep 7, 2007

  • SMOKEnPipesJim

    sure, youcan try marching , playing and turn the corner and find a 10% uphill...lol

    Sep 10, 2007

  • FF Schoen

    Heather,
    I read your narrative. I absolutely loved it. You made me get chills. I think you should write some more and post them.

    Sep 13, 2007

  • turk182

    hope all is well and stay safe our steelers are kicking some butt

    Sep 17, 2007

  • Alex Tran

    love guiness, love beer in general though

    Sep 20, 2007

  • Alex Tran

    I've heard of the Mississippi Mud, I'll have to look for it.

    Sep 20, 2007

  • Captain Jenner

    http://www.firefighternation.com/group/trainingideas

    Oct 16, 2007

  • Jim

    Thanks for the add
    GO STEELERS

    Oct 22, 2007

  • scott kauhn

    good luck on your contest to bad about halloween

    Oct 30, 2007

  • Tim

    Hey Heather how are you? I'm from Munhall Pa just outside the Burgh. I live near Kennywood. Hows Florida? Go Steelers

    Dec 20, 2007

  • Jeff Betz

    Hey - I thought we were already friends, but I guess not. I hope you don't mine the request though. Have a great holiday season.

    Dec 21, 2007

  • cliff thurlow

    Hi heather
    crazy fire fighters and there walk to New York City

    www.firemansprayerdvd.com

    feed back is welcome
    cliff

    Jan 25, 2008

  • Doug

    Go Stillers!!! ....even though their season is over.

    Jan 26, 2008

  • Doug

    Oh, and I love Iron(Ahrn) City beer!

    Jan 26, 2008

  • Doug

    Don'tcha just miss it up here? The language, the beer, the football, and that beautiful friggin' city that is Pittsburgh!!!

    Feb 1, 2008

  • turk182

    checking in with all my friends hope all is well and stay safe.

    Feb 2, 2008

  • Greg

    Thanks for the congrats! I wasn't at Jax that year, so I'm not sure why I'd recognize it....it looked a little like FDIC in Indy. Oh well. Stay safe, talk soon.

    Feb 4, 2008

  • Marie

    thanks :) i'm sure i'll have arms of steel by the time alls said and done with from all the crutchin up stairs

    Feb 8, 2008

  • Marie

    yup yup

    Feb 8, 2008

  • Doug

    Posted a picture in the Beer Group thread about favorite brews, you would probably appreciate it....hehe. Take care.

    Feb 12, 2008

  • David Ebel

    Greetings!

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    Mar 26, 2008

  • David Ebel

    Greetings!

    When you have a chance... please check out our website... it is designed for responders by responders...


    Visit Emergency and Disaster Responders

    Mar 27, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    hello heather welcoe to ffn from NY

    Jun 30, 2008

  • Bonfire

    Hey Heather,
    Altoona, PA. here. Go Steelers n at. Add me, we'll chat.
    Joe

    Aug 28, 2008

  • Terrell Long

    hey heather from Terrell in Ga

    Sep 11, 2008