Firefighter, Driver / Engineer, Other Emergency Services Staff
Years in Fire/EMS:
5
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Bland, Virginia
Years With Department/Agency
5
My Training:
FFI, FFII, Hazmat Ops, First Aid, CPR, EVOC Class 3, Instructor I and II, Rural Water Supply, Basic Pump, NFPA 1403, Driver Operator, Communicating with Children, Fire Attack Evolutions, Arson Detection, L.P. Gas, Vehicle Extrication, Farm Machinery Extrication,
Day Job:
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Relationship Status:
Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Joined the fire department at the age of 16. My dad was chief of the fire department for many years prior to me joining. After I was in the fire department for a few years I joined the rescue squad.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Getting that, "thank you" from the person that you are helping. The Adreneline Rush is a good kicker too
Top Issues Facing Responders:
I don't know about the departments in bigger cities, but the biggest problem that we have in our department if getting members to participate in events such as training, fund raisers, and even fire calls
Come to me....
******************
God saw you getting tired,
and a cure was not to be,
so he put His arms around you
and whispered "Come to me"
With tearful eyes we watched you,
and saw you pass away, and
although we loved you dearly,
we could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
hard working hands at rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best.....
My prayers and thoughts go out to Justin's
family and department...R.I.P. Justin....
Brian Gilbert
Feb 12, 2008
Jim aka Bick
Feb 12, 2008
Zeke Harman
Feb 28, 2008
Brandon
Mar 10, 2008
Zeke Harman
Jan 3, 2009
em the resqgrl
Feb 22, 2009
em the resqgrl
Feb 22, 2009
Alan
Feb 22, 2009
Backwoods08
Feb 22, 2009
FlightRNKaren
******************
God saw you getting tired,
and a cure was not to be,
so he put His arms around you
and whispered "Come to me"
With tearful eyes we watched you,
and saw you pass away, and
although we loved you dearly,
we could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
hard working hands at rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best.....
My prayers and thoughts go out to Justin's
family and department...R.I.P. Justin....
Feb 22, 2009