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Kimberly A Bownas

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:: 17 years in Fire, 6 years in EMS
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Millbrook Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency: 23 years counting my Auxiliary time..
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.millbrookfd.org
My Training:: Firefighting Essentials
Initial Fire Attack
Pump Operator
Incident Command System
Decontamination Training
Defense Against Weapons of Mass Destruction - Awareness
Farmedic
Rescue Technician Basic
Rope Rescue Operations Level
AVET
Medium Structural Collapse: Tools
Rural Firefighting Operations
Vehicle Rescue "New Technology"
NYS EMT-B
EMS Leadership Academy
Preserving the Crime Scene
4 years of New York State Women Firefighters Weekend
MAYDAY! MAYDAY! Firefighter Down Seminar
"Get Out Alive/F.A.S.T. Team OPS" Seminar
ICS 100 and 200
Firefighter Survival
School Bus Rescue and Practical Skills
Alternative Fueled Vehicles and New Technology
Courage to be Safe
About Me:: I have 3 kids, ages 21, 7, and 5. I am a stay-home mom. In my fire department I am head of our Fire Prevention Team. I love going to the schools and preschools and teaching the kids how to be safe. I have been Secretary and Vice Pres. in my department.
Day Job:: Homemaker
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I joined to help my community; my mom, dad and stepmom were all on the Rescue Squad when I was growing up.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: It gives me a great feeling being able to help the people in my town

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O'Kitty

Hey Baby! Come'ere!

Oct 15, 2008
Dave, NB 9

Hello? are you still here? I know, I know......... I should talk. Been real busy, but will be on here again soon. How are you.

"Hey baby Come'ere" > oh..boy............

Oct 17, 2008
O'Kitty

Kim,
Dave must not know about us? ;-)

Oct 18, 2008
LadyChaplain

I can't believe it's been over a month since Montour Falls... just seems like yesterday. Pulled out the shirt today and decided I needed to catch up with some of my peeps :-). Hope all's well. I'm pulling my hair out... still... but I'm getting through it. :-)

Oct 20, 2008
Jim Brunelle Jr.

Thanks Kim, really wished I could have made it.

Oct 20, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

Having issues with my Outlook today---sent you an email, not sure if it went through or not. I have a late meeting on Friday--may not get home until 8:30-9:00 or so...
We can shop after Tiger does his thing instead.

Oct 21, 2008
Dave, NB 9

I was at a training seminar today. How are things? And When was Mel's Birthday? and how old is she............

Oct 25, 2008
Dave, NB 9

Hey go to personal response vehicals, you'll see mine

Oct 25, 2008
Tiger Schmittendorf

Thanks Kim -

It was great to meet you in person too. It's just unfortunate that we couldn't spend any time together. That was a very hectic weekend for me with non-stop meetings.

I'd love to come down to your neck of the woods to do a presentation. I'm not sure I could teach Ted anything, but I'm willing to try.

Stay safe. Train often.

PS - Tell the Probie I'm sorry I missed him.

Oct 26, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

Yeah they are....Travis took them, mine came out like crap.
I think the reflection off of Tiger's forehead broke my camera flash.
:D

Oct 30, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

Oct 31, 2008
Dave, NB 9

http://www.4shared.com/account/file/68542540/c9993d82/Hamburg_257_Charlotte_Ave.html

Nov 1, 2008
Dave, NB 9

Hello...cold here this AM 30deg. and frosty.......... raining leaves..arrggg.

Nov 2, 2008
Robert Nichols

I am glad it is over just got home from hospital for them taken out the portacath.Thank you for the comment.

Nov 5, 2008
Dave, NB 9

Hey back at ya....

Nov 6, 2008
Robin Inman

Hi Kimberly, I felt the same way when I saw the jellyfish story....I felt bad for the guy but couldn't stop laughing. I knew I had to share it. Take care and stay safe.

Nov 7, 2008
Rom919

I just came back after being up North at my home Fire Company... Just ran a hunting camp fire with them at 1100 PM last night. Total lost... fully involved when we arrived first. Hunter just got out alive... he was sleeping with a CPAT on and felt heat and smelled smoke. He had to crawl his way out, before he called us. Oxbow, Gouverneur, Richville and Theresa FD's responded. If you are in town.. stop by.. I am not in Romulus Fire... due to conflict with the DICTATOR Oriented Fire Chief there.

Nov 8, 2008
Rom919

I also work at Five Points CF. Been there 4 years now, after being at Mid-Orange CF for almost 4 years. My Son is looking to move here on this revision from M.O. and he is also a FF. Tom

Nov 8, 2008
Rom919

Oh yeah.. I know Phil.... FF with Ovid VFD.... Fire and Safety has transitioned through two people and is now with Bob Strapach .

Nov 8, 2008
Erika Asst Fire Chief

Thanks for your comment,,,,,But a pic is just a pic and has nothing to do with the way I do my job.....Plus I think I look good for haveing 6 kids and being 35. It shows that you don't have to let yourself go just because you have kids. But I guess some do.

Nov 13, 2008
LadyChaplain

Free Comments and Graphics

Nov 26, 2008
Engineco913

Happy Thanksgiving also!! As far as eating too much, I could eat 10 pounds of food and lose 5 pounds because I had to chew. I hate my metabolism at times. Be well :)

Nov 27, 2008
James Brown

thanks alot looks like a great site. looking forword to talking to members

jim

Nov 27, 2008
Jim Brunelle Jr.

Hey kim, Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving to you too.

Nov 27, 2008
Dennis Brown

Hi Kim like the page be safe from the jersey shore

Nov 28, 2008
Engineco913

Sorry I got cut off yesterday. I ran into a little crunch situation (the turkey was 3 degrees from being done) and I needed to get the veggies all going. Luckily I got everything to work out well. I hope all went well with you. :)

Nov 28, 2008
Jim Brunelle Jr.

Thanks Kim.

Dec 4, 2008
LadyChaplain

Hey chica,
The thesis hell is finally over, so I can be social again lol.

Hope everything's going well with you and Tedward!! Miss ya!

Kenz

Dec 4, 2008
Shawn

Hey there Kim!

Dec 9, 2008
LadyChaplain

did the photo cd from the academy ever come in?

Dec 12, 2008
Jim Seargent

Hey Babe, I hope everyone has been well!

Dec 20, 2008
jack lambert

hello welcome to ffn from new brunswick canada

Dec 22, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

Merry Christmas!

Dec 25, 2008
LadyChaplain

Actually no, because I never ordered one...I ran out of cash!

Dec 29, 2008
Ben Waller

Kim,

Janet and I got the Christmas card from you and Ted.
Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

I am working my a$$ off and Janet is still recovering from surgery, so we didn't send out cards except to immediate family this year.

I hope you, Ted, and family had a terrific Christmas and that the rest of your holidays are wonderful, peaceful, and safe.

Happy New Year,
Ben

Dec 29, 2008
Jim Seargent

Hey Kid, I miss you guys, and hope to be back in the swing soon. I hope your holidays were great.

Jan 4, 2009
Mary Ellen Shea

ahhh, Kim....I'd post more comments on here, but the hot-pink/purple thing is blinding me....
I blink pink dots for ten minutes after visiting your page.
;-P

Jan 13, 2009
Bruce Mack

I could recognize the fire academy in some of your pics!!! Boy that place can be picked oout of a line up. hope you have a great 09 stay safe

Jan 16, 2009
Mary Ellen Shea

Yo Bahama Mama.....there's no justice in p-a-r-e-n-t-h-o-o-d
:)
As long as no one gets hurt....you'll get to play next time.

Jan 17, 2009
Jim Seargent

HEY, There should be no reason not to with this much time to plan. I'll check it out.

Jan 17, 2009
Jim Seargent

I look forward to actually hanging out with you all.

Jan 17, 2009
Tiger Schmittendorf

Thanks Kim -

I had a great day with friends and family.

Jan 18, 2009
Mary Ellen Shea

things are good...busy...hating the winter.
Taking a mini-break from Yahoo....sometimes it's good to catch a rest from it.

Jan 26, 2009
Dave, NB 9

Kim, Hey girl..... I'm still alive and everyone is doing well... More later... :)

Jan 27, 2009
Amber

Oh yeah, men age like leather, tough, worn and nobody wants an old leather coat. Women age like fine wine, they just get better with time :-)

Hi Kim, you go girl! And you're welcome.

Jan 28, 2009
Amber

I've been a Steelers fan for a long time, so for me it's easy. Besides, I just like to tease WestPhilly, it's so easy and fun, LOL. You stay safe too.

Jan 28, 2009
LadyChaplain

I'm thinking you need to post some pics from the academy

Jan 31, 2009
Amber

Good Morning Kim, I finally got the time to look through all your photos and just had to tell you that your girls are just adorable!

Feb 4, 2009
Amber

Oh I don't believe that at all. They are little girls, sugar and spice and everything nice. Just like their Mom, right? :-)

Feb 4, 2009
Ben Waller

It's not often the WN will us get away with a FOGIEfest like that one...but we had plenty of help. It enjoyed it, especially the classic threadjack that Kali and I pulled. Any time we get the Overhaul Thong and Tincture of Drywall worked into the same thread, you know someone's having fun.

Feb 13, 2009