chele

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer
Job Function
Secretary / Treasurer, Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
About 8
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Ashland, KS
Years With Department/Agency
8 years fire, 4 years EMS
My Training:
KS EMT-I
FF1
About Me:
I'm just a volunteer.
Day Job:
Insurance billing and accounts receivables for the hospital
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Because I wanted to help my community.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Helping my community.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
The pressure of the volunteer departments staying staffed and able to comply with all the requirements put on us by FEMA, OHSHA, etc.

Comment Wall:

  • SHAWN

    welcome u can add me as a friend

    Jan 13, 2008

  • Joel Swanson

    Welcome to FFN, Chele!
    Have A Great Week as well...

    Jan 13, 2008

  • Jim aka Bick

    HELLO CHELE 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

  • scott kauhn

    welcome to ffn stay safe and have a good week

    Jan 14, 2008

  • Coach

    Welcome to the Firefighter Nation. In addition to the relatively cool videos and fire scene photos, there are numerous groups, discussions and chat available.

    If you have never had the opportunity, take a minute to explore firefighterclosecalls.com and the secret list. This is a wonderful web site to explore and learn from the mistakes of others. It is also, sadly, a roll call of those whom have made the ultimate sacrifice, in their service to their communities.

    We have all joined the Public Safety Community for a variety of our personal reasons. Some of us are paid, while others volunteer. Many are firefighters, while others enjoy the EMS side of the house. We have active firefighters, line officers, chiefs, administrative officers, and a number of old timers who have seen most of the mistakes already made at least once. We have firefighters with many many years of experience, and others that, well, don’t. All are welcome here in The Nation. We welcome your input, just as we hope that you learn from the experiences of others.

    Personally, I have 31 years service to the local fire department. I have held most line officer positions, and some administrative as well. Now part of the Old Guard so to speak, I am less inclined to go charging into where others are trying to escape. Instead, I choose to monitor the fire scene closely, attempting to ensure the safety of all on the fire scene.

    I welcome you to the FFN. Here we all share one common goal.....

    Everyone Goes Home

    Jan 14, 2008

  • Delayne Webster

    Hello Chele, Welcome to ffn be safe out there.

    Jan 15, 2008

  • JOHN

    hi chele, this john iam new here iam also fellow firefighteri hope that we can b frieds i would like it alot

    Jan 15, 2008

  • Frankie Winslow

    hi chele,
    Any patches for fire or EMS would be great the board i'm making in honor of my dad is going kinda slow but all that i have received are greatly appreciated. Thanks for joining my friends group and even if you can't send any keep in touch can never have to many friends. Have a great one and be safe out there.

    Jan 15, 2008

  • Coach

    Not sure I would fit with your department! When the old guard starts preaching safety, the yung guns tend to close their ears. Sadly, some lessons need be learend the hard way. But they do get learned.

    Jan 15, 2008

  • Delayne Webster

    Nice to meet you to. How are things going on your end? Things are calm around there thank goodness.

    Jan 16, 2008

  • Andy Sanabria

    hey Im new on this... hi!!! stay safe out there!!!

    Jan 17, 2008

  • badassdog

    my my sitting down on the job ,welcome to ffn ,be safe

    Jan 17, 2008

  • Willie

    Hi Chele it's nice to meet you.

    Jan 18, 2008

  • Kevin

    Nice pic. Looks like you were working hard.

    Jan 19, 2008

  • Jim Brunelle Jr.

    welcome to ffn, be safe.

    Jan 19, 2008

  • Ron Maddox

    Welcome to FFN. Have fun But Stay Safe.

    Jan 21, 2008

  • Reshani

    Nice photo

    Jan 21, 2008

  • Troy Wolf

    hi just wanted to let you know were having a kansas state firefighter school here in johnson the 5th and 6th of april its free vehicl extrication class, defensive driving
    the both have ems reciert hrs plus more.

    Jan 26, 2008

  • Troy Wolf

    whats your email and i will send ya a copy of all the classes it should all be on KSFFA.com before long under regional fire schools

    Jan 31, 2008

  • Troy Wolf

    did you get my e-mail? its also in the fire wire if you get it

    Feb 5, 2008

  • Frankie Winslow

    Chele,
    Got the EMT patch thanks a million. Thought i would have gotten more by now only have 12 but i know there hard to get, so bless you for the one you sent it means alot. God bless and stay sfae out there.

    Feb 6, 2008

  • Troy Wolf

    good hope too see u or others from your dept will be glad to have ya here

    Feb 9, 2008

  • Ross

    Hello from Maine stay safe

    Feb 28, 2008

  • Shawn

    what area if Ks is Ashland? I have family all around Johnson county. Thanks for the "condolences" by the way.

    Jul 30, 2008

  • Jeff Borra

    Hello from Va hope you are staying safe out there

    Jul 31, 2008

  • Bobby

    howdy neighbor, just read your thought on pink gear and oh my, did ya'll have a nasty storm come through lately?

    Mar 10, 2009

  • Bobby

    oh my bad, thought i heard ashland on the news as if it got hit with something. oh well best of luck and stay safe

    Mar 11, 2009