Wanda

Female

Sangerville, ME

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Captain, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member
Years in Fire/EMS:
18
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Sangerville Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
18
My Training:
Several coarses through the Maine State Fire Acadamy, Need to test out on written exam for my FFI. EMT Basic in last year. Hazmat Operations, Wildland Hot Shot.
Day Job:
QA Supervisor for a company that makes Chemical warfare sutis for the Military.
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
My father was a firefighter for 21 yrs. on the dept. that i am currently on. I always went with him to the firehouse. I had alot of interest. It took a while for me to join because they never had a woman firefighter before, but I joined and can't seem to leave. Once a firefighter, alway a firefigher.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
It's in my blood, the thrill, the fear, the honor and glory of my duties.

Comment Wall:

  • dj lee

    welcome to the family stay safe out there from VT.

    Dec 10, 2008

  • Dennis Brown

    Welcome Capt to FFN be safe out there from the jersey shore

    Dec 11, 2008

  • Ron Maddox

    Welcome to FFN
    Be safe and have fun
    Ron

    Dec 12, 2008

  • Dennis Brown

    Yes this is Wanda one of the best firefighters web i found so far and a good group of pepole take care ttyrs

    Dec 16, 2008

  • Shining

    hey mom' I made it!!! ha ha!!! Wish me luck on these test coming up, I'm afraid mike might use me as an example to much in class!!! ha ha!! Just kidding....We will see how it all goes I do believe that i'll make it through block I ok!!!

    Jan 19, 2009

  • Leo Cartwright

    Hi there Wanda; Leo from Australia, Paramedic; Welcome to FFN hope U enjoy the site and gather many friends during your stay. If you read my profile and think that I am suited; please feel free to add me to your collection of FFN friends.
    If U are interested and If U send me your postal address via my Email I will post you one of my State Ambulance Service Badges, (patch) for exchange of one of your service patches,
    My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au (LECAR1@BIGPOND.NET.AU)
    Cheers Leo

    Jan 24, 2009

  • Daniel Robert Garvin

    Hello Wanda!Just wanted to stop by and say hello! I am a patch collector too. I am in Montreal, Canada. If you would like to swap just let me know. Please remember to stay safe out there OK?? You have a lovely smile!!

    Daniel

    Feb 7, 2009

  • Daniel Robert Garvin

    Hello Wanda! Thank you for responding to my inquiry. I am very grateful to you for agreeing to exchange patches. I have been collecting for almost 20 years and have just over 4,100 so far. My address is:

    Daniel Garvin
    4399 Viau Street
    Pierrefonds, Quebec, Canada
    H9H 3B1

    Please send your address along so I can get one off to you. Stay safe out there and keep smiling!

    Daniel

    Feb 10, 2009

  • Daniel Robert Garvin

    Thank you! I will send you the patch ASAP. I hope life is being kind to you! Stay safe and warm.

    Daniel

    Feb 13, 2009

  • Kevin

    Thanks for the add, I see you collect patches. What would you like, have several. Let me know and will send to you. Would like to get yours in return. I have probably about 20 that I could send from my department that I retired from and also others that I have extra's of.

    Mar 14, 2009