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Reggie Cervantes

Female

Southern California, CA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer
Job Function: Other Senior Command Staff
Years in Fire/EMS:: 12
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Current agency info removed for safety
Years With Department/Agency: 8
Web Site:: http://ask me, its run like a 12 step program
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: 0/11 WTC Survivor Rescue Worker as EMT on orders from NYC EMS
My Training:: EMT 12/03 - 9/11/01
About Me:: See the movie Sicko by Michael Moore it has all the details
EMT 1994-9/11/2001 line of duty injury terminated my career and that of many others.
Day Job:: Retired but active in OK disaster response
Relationship Status:: In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: To save lives and for the adrenaline (because coffee costs too much).
Why I Love Fire/EMS: the great feeling from helping people you get when a job is done
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Not enough free training for members.
Just like training is offered there should be mandatory meeting telling members of all services how to avoid falling into the PTSD hole and teaching them how to network and reach out to others who might be affected by the tragic part of rescue and public service. If you want to know more....ask me!

Comment Wall:

Brad Carlson

welcome to firefighter nation.stay safe..

Jan 16, 2008
Joel Swanson

Welcome to FFN, Reggie!
Thanks for your dedicated years of service.
Glad to have you with us!

Jan 16, 2008
Jim aka Bick

HELLO AND 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 16, 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 17, 2008
Julius Albertsson

Hi
Did see you in the move Sicko. I think everyone need to see that move.
Best wises from Iceland

Jan 20, 2008
Leo Cartwright

Hello Regie; Please Feel free to write send photos and ask questions of my profession. Some of the photos of other members scare me, so I won't be adding them to my list. Stay safe.
Leo

Jan 20, 2008
Amanda W.

Stoppin by to say hi!! :~} How long have you lived in Oklahoma??

Jan 20, 2008
Ron Maddox

Welcome to FFN. Have fun But Stay Safe.

Jan 21, 2008
Tina

Hey Reggie,
Back at ya Hope you have a good week

Jan 21, 2008
O'Kitty

Hi, Thanks for the add! :-)

Jan 21, 2008
Tiger Schmittendorf

Hi Reggie -

Thanks for the add. From NY NY to Yukon OK?

That's quite a stretch. I didn't know you could get there from here!

Best of luck in all your endeavors.

Jan 21, 2008
Mike

Thanks for the add! Be safe and have fun!
Mike

Jan 21, 2008
Amanda W.

We're in a lil town called Alex.It's about 14 miles east of Chickasha.We have family in Mustang.

Jan 21, 2008
Reggie Cervantes

you should visit me some time lol I am a gourmet cook! 304 Conestoga Dr

Jan 21, 2008
Julius Albertsson

Hihi
So your sister was stationed in Keflavik in the SW part of the country... I live in the SE part and work in the East part. :)
It is much more beautiful where I am :)

Hope you can see it someday :)

Best wises from Iceland

Jan 21, 2008
David

Reggie,
It's an awesome and total pleasure to get to talk to you and thanks for adding me to your friends list. Yeah, if I was still riding my bike, I'd just take a road trip up to OK and see a bunch of friends all at once. Such is life I guess.

Jan 22, 2008
candy

Hey!! It's Not Too Bad Here Supposed To Be WarmTommorrow But Thursday It's Supposed To Be Back Cold Again Like The Low Is 20 And High Is 50 Or SO!! Bundle Up Up There And Stay Warm!!!!!

Jan 23, 2008
David

Oh, well... the reason I'm not riding anymore is because I wrecked my bike back on June 14th. No helmet so it was pretty bad. They flew me to Methodist Hospital of Dallas, was on the table for 8 hours. I had 4 Basil skull fractures and 5 deep cranial bleeds. I died on the table but the surgeon just kept on working on me. After that, was in a coma for 2.5 weeks and in the hospital for about 5 weeks total. After that, I spent the next almost 4 months in physical therapy and rehab. Learned to walk again with walker, then cane and then by myself. Had a patch on one eye at a time for blurred/double vision. Am still fighting to overcome a moderate short term memory loss. Nobody can believe I'm still alive much less back on shift at the F.D. That's why I've got to chill out on the bike thing for a while. I had a 800c.c. Kawasaki Vulcan that was loud and had two tone paint of metalic forest green and pearl white. That's it in a nutshell. ;)

Jan 23, 2008
UtilityCow

Never heard of it.

Jan 24, 2008
Wendy Norris

Hi Reggie- Thanks for the comments! Firefighter Ministries doesn't have a membership per se, but we are always looking for volunteers to help us out with scouting for new resources and information for our website. Let me know if you need anymore info!

Jan 25, 2008
David

Sweet! Coffee it is for sure. Just stay in touch and let me know when you'll be down in these parts.

Jan 26, 2008
cliff thurlow

Hi Reggie
Please take a min. and ck out a great website about two great songs about firefighters,and a story about 13 fire guys that walked from Detroit to New York City after 9 11 www.firemansprayerdvd.com
any feed back is welcome,

GOD BLESS,,CLIFF

Jan 28, 2008
Tiger Schmittendorf

Hi Reggie -

The trick to keeping your blog at the top of the pile is to edit it. You don't have to make any changes, you only need to open it in edit mode and re-post it.

Best of luck on your events.

Feb 10, 2008
Jason Martin

EMS rocks

Feb 12, 2008
Jason Martin

Hi I am about 2 to 3 hr away from DC will I will be work as a paid firefighter is a little closer in Fairfax VA.

Feb 12, 2008
Jim Seargent

Hi Reggie,
I'm proud to call people friend when they are real people with views, opinions, salient points and passion, ( the occasional accessory doesn't hurt either). I am honored to have you aboard. I too am from N.Y.C., I grew up on the Island before moving to Brooklyn and then to 72nd, on the west side. Where are you from?

Feb 12, 2008
Reggie Cervantes

Born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, lived in Midwood Brooklyn and Middle Village Queens. Now Yukon Oklahoma. I hang out in Baldwin and Oceanside when go back to LI and of course my mom still lives in the Lower East Side but I am 100 latina since both parents are from Puerto Rico. So how close to DC are you? I will be there on 2/25-26 for a 9/11 rescue worker rally begging for help.

Feb 13, 2008
Shannon

hey there. good to hear from you! it will be cold this weekend...bundle up. i miss the snow but hate the ice! talk to you soon! :)

Feb 15, 2008
Mike Walker

I'm so ready for Spring. This whole ice thing has got to stop.

You be safe sis

Feb 16, 2008
GINA

THANK YOU!!!

Feb 24, 2008
AVI LAP

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Feb 25, 2008
Berni

Hi Reggie,
Keep fighting for medical care for injured first responders. Trust me when I say some of us are fighting with you. I am a professional firefighter (now disabled). I had 12 surgeries. My surgeon paid for the last two out of his own pocket b/c he was so fed up with the delays I was getting from the "system".
Hang in there.
Berni

Apr 4, 2008
candy

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Apr 29, 2008
Jerry Moore

just want to say hi

Apr 30, 2008
Chan Rivera

hello welcome to ffn from NY

May 13, 2008
Amanda

hey just thought i would drop in and say hi!!

May 29, 2008
Chan Rivera

hi thank you for the add "Chan"

Jun 2, 2008
Chan Rivera

hello from NY reggie doing good be safe "Chan"

Jul 1, 2008
Bryan Koppie

Just wanted to drop in and wish ya a Happy 4th of July.

Jul 3, 2008
Erik

Sorry for the delay in accepting the friend request, between the firehouse and the ambulance company I haven't had time to get online. How're you doing?

Sep 11, 2008
Luis Coelho

I there, i'm from Portugal, i'm looking for someone to trade a patch, If you want to trade please reply. Regards

Sep 15, 2008
Firegirl

hey, how r you doing? i totally agree with what u were saying about PTSD. there isnt enough help. hope you are well, and that you had a great summer. besafe

Nov 17, 2008
Jim Seargent

good to hear from you again

Mar 5, 2009
Hugh

Hi Reggie, I was just wanted you to know that I am having computer problems and I think I may have to buy a new one but we will see in the next couple days.I am so glad to see you are back on Reggie and I hope all is well out in Yukon.Well you take care and may god bless you always. Your Brother Firefighter Hughie The 57 House GO PENS!!!!!!!

Mar 6, 2009