matthew Baker

34, Male

Marion Center, PA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
5
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Creekside Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
1
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
plumville Fire Department and Ryenolds Store Fire Depatment Creekside Fire Department
My Training:
Emt-B Firefighter 1 Hazmat Ops first responder Penn State Ag rescue managing tractor over turns, farm emergencies, machine entanglement, barn fires
About Me:
im 19 years old im actuall in the United States Army at the moment so im not at the firehouse as much anymore my job in the army is a 92m or a mortuary affairs specialist. i do not consider making the army a career instead a firefighter when i get out im only doing the military thing for college an experience and as a stepping stone to a paid fire department.
Day Job:
The military
Relationship Status:
Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
because my father was a paid firefighter and i used to go to work with him when i was little and because i love to help people in their time of need
Why I Love Fire/EMS
greatest job in the world.....hands down
Top Issues Facing Responders:
should or shouldnt EMS be in the fire service

Comment Wall:

  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Matthew, welcome to the Nation. I am glad you joined the group. Your involvement here is important to us all. Dont be shy just jump in anywhere and get your feet wet. Might take a bit to figure it all out but its well worth the effort. Lots to do, read and be involved with here.You will get out of this what you put into it. Have fun and be safe.

    Chief William Sharp
    Southern Oregon Coast

    Feb 6, 2009

  • philipp

    hi! welcome an stay safe!

    Feb 6, 2009

  • Denise Co 29

    Welcome from Berks County, Pa. Enjoy the site and Stay Safe !!!!

    Feb 8, 2009

  • Peter Yacovone

    YOU BIG OGAR

    Feb 19, 2009

  • Martin Majda

    Hey whats goin on man. I am a firefighter in the military. I am in the Army as a reservist.

    Feb 23, 2009

  • doug smith

    hey man we're friends now!! got your invite. all set!!

    Mar 4, 2009

  • Bill Claus

    Hey Matthew, Welcome. Best of luck to you as you leave for BCT in July. HOOAH!!

    Mar 14, 2009

  • doug smith

    soon as i get a new computer i will get pics on.

    Mar 19, 2009

  • James H. Bushby

    You sound a lot like I was 20+ years ago. I signed up DEP with the Regular Army, graduated HS in May and left July 8th for BT and AIT. Good luck and if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

    Apr 13, 2009