James Thompson

43, Male

Washington Court House, Ohio

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
10
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
VA Medical Center Chillicothe, Ohio
Years With Department/Agency
4
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Fayette County EMS, Ohio
West Chester FD, Ohio
Union Twp FD, Ross Co Ohio
My Training:
FF2,EMT-I,Haz-Mat Tech,ARFF
About Me:
I'm pretty much an down to earth guy. I enjoy the outdoors,movies,and hangin out with friends. Other than that I like to keep busy. Anything else, I guess jus ask.
Day Job:
Firefighter at VA Medical Center in Chillicothe
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I'm not gonna say that it was to help my community or that I wanted to since I was a kid. Those seem to be the universal reasons by everyone. Although I will say, that I've become closer to my community since I've been in the service. For me it was initally for the excitment. But as I went along, it became more.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
It allows me to improvise and presents new challenges on each call.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
I would have to say a combination of training,funding,and recruitment. Seems like there is less and less of these, and its putting a strain on all of us.

Comment Wall:

  • Larry Jarnagin

    Hay James - Welcome to FFN - I saw you're a HazMat Tech also - I've started a HazMat networking site called SpillEaters.com. I'm looking to connect HazMat Team members and to share information, training ideas etc. Check it out sometime if interested.
    -
    Larry

    Jan 14, 2008

  • Jim aka Bick

    HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE FFN . FEEL FREE TO ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO, ONE CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY FRIENDS IN THIS WORLD . HAVE A GREAT 08 AND STAY SAFE OUT THERE.

    Jan 14, 2008

  • Shawn W. Steiner

    What's up Lt. Thompson! No matter where you go, your still in MY world!

    Apr 1, 2008

  • DB Temple

    How do you like the VA?

    Apr 3, 2008

  • Shawn W. Steiner

    But, I let stay in this world! Or maybe some Traffic Detail would help fresh'in your memory? Yep, I see a flashlight and vest in your future! HaHa! It's a bitch to have a red helment, instead of a white one! LOL!

    Apr 4, 2008

  • Shawn W. Steiner

    But, I can over ride you anytime. HAHA!

    Apr 8, 2008

  • Courts24

    Wait, what department are you asking about? West Chester?

    May 23, 2008

  • Courts24

    Well I actually just got part time there and I have orientation on Tuesday, so I'll prob. find out what station and unit that I'll be on then ... did you like it there? I'm excited to get started there :-)

    May 25, 2008

  • Courts24

    Haha are you trying to take the national registry? I'll be taking it in August and I'm not looking forward to it ...

    May 26, 2008

  • Ashley Rice

    Hey, things are going alright out here. Kind of boring, but it'll pick up i'm sure... hows life there?

    May 29, 2008

  • Courts24

    Have any tips for me before I take mine??? I'm so nercous, and I'm not even done with the class yet lol

    May 30, 2008

  • Courts24

    scratch that ... I meant to say "nervous" lol I can't type right now

    May 30, 2008

  • Patrick

    Hey how's it going.. not working at the VA... LOL

    Jul 13, 2008

  • Daniele

    I just applied to Life Ambulance!

    Nov 14, 2008

  • Stoney13

    Hey! So how have things been going for you lately?

    Nov 14, 2008

  • Daniele

    LOL So how many depts/ squads do you run with? I'm seriously ready for this to be my primary career field... I'm looking for some places so if you know of any let me know!

    Nov 20, 2008