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Annette

59, Female

Lafayette IN

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid
Job Function: Other Senior Command Staff, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:: 25
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Tippecanoe Emergency Medical Service / Lafayette, IN
Years With Department/Agency: 15
My Training:: NREMTP, Firefighter 1, Hazmat Tech, Confned Space Rescue Specialist, BTLS Instructor, ACLS Instructor, Honorably Discharged FMF Corpsman USN
About Me:: When I'm not working.....and I'm always working, I enjoy riding horses, we do alot of team penning, basically letting our Quarter horses do what they have been bred to do. We're not showing alot this year, gas is outrageous! Therefore we plan on trail riding alot close to home. I love being a Medic, it comes, and always has, very naturally for me. My parents were both Music Professors so I'm a bit of a family oddity. Did the FIre thing for a while until I realized it was 30 seconds of shear adrenaline rush and 6 hours of cleanup...well, that and the whole running into a burning building "thing". You guys rock, don't get me wrong, but I'll be waiting outside, thanks! I'm also really small, 5'4" and 120lbs soaking wet....sorry girls but there are some things the boys can do better than I. I'm the one crawling into the mangled cars, grain bins and sewer pipes. There are times when my size has its advantages but I could never forgive myself if one of my team members went down and I wasn't big enough to get them out. I'm a new grandma, yep, it was a suprise. Never thought it would happen at 43, but blessings can come at the most unexpected times, in the most unexpected ways. Dating a GREAT guy who is also a Paramedic....its wonderful when your with someone who truly understands the nature of what we do and how we think.
Day Job:: Senior Paramedic (all the responsibility, none of the authourity)
Relationship Status:: In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I didn't chose Paramedicine, it chose me.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: I care.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Getting all agencys working together, Fire, Police and EMS, on a National level. If anything HUGE happens in my area its gonna be a CIRCUS!!!!!

Comment Wall:

Roger

wecome to FFN

Apr 19, 2008
DANNY

welcome to ffn

Apr 19, 2008
Louis

My wife and some of her family is from tilton ill

Apr 19, 2008
Louis

We been having earthquack and after shocks here all week-end. But guess you have to

Apr 19, 2008
Louis

All 3 was around 30 miles from here.
4:37 am was a 5.2
5:36 am was a 3.4
10:14 am was a 4.5

Apr 19, 2008
Louis

Do you know very many ppl in Tilton, if so do you know Jeramy Hagney?

Apr 19, 2008
Joel Swanson

Welcome to FFN, Annette!
Glad to have you onboard here...
Take Care Out There Now!

Apr 19, 2008
Jim aka Bick

JUST DROPPING BY TO SAY WELCOME TO FFN. I AM SURE YOU WILL ENJOY THE SITE.YOU CAN ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO, AND BE SAFE OUT THERE

Apr 19, 2008
Roger Waters

Hi and welcome to FF Nation.

Apr 19, 2008
Jim Seargent

Hi Annette,
Thanks for the nice comment. Are you sure you aren't just adding me to your harem of accessory challenged firefighters?

Apr 20, 2008
Lee

Thanks, I take the test the 15ht of May. I'll be sure to write on how I did.

Apr 21, 2008
Roger Waters

Good morning Annette, I'm just 50 miles North of Denver, Small world, Tell your brother thank you for serving our country and to be safe.
Have a great day!
Roger

Apr 21, 2008
Wayne Mitchell

Hi Annette, thank you for the add.. I hope you have a great week!!

Apr 21, 2008
Jerry Moore

just wont to say hi

Apr 22, 2008
Roger Waters

Good morning Annette, LOL, I have found that when the weather gets nice people tend to get a little out of control. Have a great day you be safe too.

Roger

Apr 23, 2008
Roger Waters

wow busy day. We've been pretty slow so far. Halfway through the shift and only 5 calls. Nothing to get excited about.

Take care and be safe!
Roger

Apr 24, 2008
Jerry Moore

just want to say hi

Apr 30, 2008
Jim Seargent

Hi Annette,
I hope you've been enjoying the Nation and Siren's wit.

May 2, 2008
Julie

beautiful horse! i have a lot of horses. check out my page to see one

May 3, 2008
Bradley Summers

Hello there Annette! It is great to have you back in the area.

May 7, 2008
Chad Lawson

hello annette from nwi, stay safe down there.....chad

May 18, 2008
Ed

Hi Annette! Glad I found you on here! How are you?! Long-time, No-talk!.. I'm thinking you need to add some more pictues though.. ;)

May 18, 2008
Chuck Wright

you have a beautiful horse,take care

May 31, 2008
Roger Waters

Hi Annette, Just wanted to say hi. Sorry it's been so long. Have a great week.

Roger

Jun 2, 2008
Jim Seargent

Hi Again Annette,
It's been, (in my opinion), perfect here in PA. Stinking hot and humid enough so that you can almost breathe. That's just how I like it, especially in gear. It's a bit soon for this, but my gear is starting to take on that late July funk. It's going to be a hot night at the washing machine Monday night! Being from the city all of my life, I was wondering if the heat takes a toll on horses, or if they're "cool" with it? Pardon the pun.

Jun 16, 2008
Thor

Hey Annette, Greetings from Germany........

Jun 23, 2008
Shirley

On June 14th, FireSiren mentioned to contact Don Rabe with the Indiana K-9 SAR. He is now on Indianapolis Fire Department and training a water recovery dog for them. He is no longer with the IN K9 SAR. He can be contacted at IFD if you do have questions. He did write K9 SAR standards.

I hope this helps.

Jul 18, 2008
catfish

just wanted to say hello

Jul 18, 2008
Katie Moon

Loved the photo of that stunning grey horse. Understand not showing due to fuel prices. Used to compete in cutting and reining.
I became a grandmother at 43 also, 2 days after my birthday. Wonderful gift!
Stay safe.

Aug 22, 2008