amanda

38, Female

Brighton

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Firefighter, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Fire Buff / Fire Enthusiast
Years in Fire/EMS:
1
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Brighton Area Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
one year approx.
Dept. Web Site:
http://brightonareafire.com
My Training:
i am certified as operations level HAZ MAT, nims, is-100,700,800.
About Me:
i am pretty much an open book. i have a two year old son that will be three in august, i am in the Army National Guard, and i love my job at the fire dept. The men and women at my station are all family, at least it feels like it.
Day Job:
single mother!
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
life long dream, you know when your a kid and you see the big loud fire truck speeding down the road and you wave and they wave back from in the cab?
it is the best, most respectable job i know of.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
i love everything about the job. working with the community alot and the rush you get while on the job is the best.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
fire fighter safety issues. i dont believe they are looking farther down the line in their lives when they do their jobs. always wear SCBA's, overhead obstructions, sound the roof before stepping, always carry a tool, risk alot to save alot, risk little to save little(to an extent).

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  • Brad Duncan

    how are you today amanda

    Apr 11, 2008

  • Josh DeFlorian

    that sucks. ouch i wouldnt like that call i dont think. well ill promise you i wont drive my bike drunk (or car) and ill think when riding.

    Apr 11, 2008

  • Brad Duncan

    hi i am glad you are doing good we had a big fire last night bles my heath is not that good right now wonding if you still want the hads

    Apr 11, 2008

  • Josh DeFlorian

    yea ill look into getting one so we can chat right now i have a facebook.

    Apr 12, 2008

  • Jerry Moore

    hi i just wont to let you no that i have not for got you i am going to put them in the mail Monday write me back please

    Apr 12, 2008

  • Brad Duncan

    hi i let u no what is going with me i go back to the doc on mon for blood work end a lot of more testing i had a x ray done last week

    Apr 13, 2008

  • Josh DeFlorian

    itll be easy to find ya if i knew you full name lol but ill try you stay safe and lookin forward to talkin with ya!

    Apr 13, 2008

  • Josh DeFlorian

    hey how are you doing? i tried to find you on face book but i need a full name so if you want to give that to me or if not you can look my name up since you know my full name understandable if you dont want to take care be safe.

    Apr 14, 2008

  • Josh DeFlorian

    o i will when i am done with school i get a hold of ya cuz i will be goin to class in a few min ttyl stay sweet

    Apr 14, 2008

  • DANNY

    hey whats up how was your weekend hope good

    Apr 15, 2008

  • Josh DeFlorian

    of course how couldnt i?

    Apr 16, 2008

  • Josh DeFlorian

    you miss me? lol

    Apr 16, 2008

  • DANNY

    hey there my weekend was kinda crazy too..... we had about 4 brush fires and 2 car fires sat....... stay safe out there

    Apr 16, 2008

  • Jerry Moore

    call me tomorrow here is my number 270-627-4204

    Apr 16, 2008

  • Josh DeFlorian

    idk prob not. yea im kinda up set because i had to work tonight and while i was there our dept. was paged out for a combine fire :(:( makes me sad and mad!

    Apr 16, 2008

  • Brad Duncan

    amanda hello

    Apr 17, 2008

  • Josh DeFlorian

    you know those big machines that farmers use to cut there corn and pick beans? those are combines and i think he was moving it do work on it after the winter and it started on fire i guess.

    Apr 17, 2008

  • Jerry Moore

    hi i have try to call you but i dont now if you have change your number are not so would you call me here is my number 270-627-4204 call ASAP have a good week end

    Apr 18, 2008

  • Josh DeFlorian

    how is everything going sweet thing?

    Apr 20, 2008

  • Josh DeFlorian

    lol thats right! well ill give you the fire stud award!

    Apr 20, 2008

  • Brad Duncan

    amanda hello i still have some pain i am back at work on lite duty i do not no whats yet so how are you doing how are you in joying your weekend we are getting nice weekend spring is here the sun is out anyways ples take care amanda talk to you soon

    Apr 20, 2008

  • Josh DeFlorian

    hello yea ill give you queen fire stud lol. and i could be you companion but doing everything you say depends on what it is. lol well have a good one and take care!

    Apr 21, 2008

  • Josh DeFlorian

    hey i passes my fireifghter 2 to exam!!!:)

    Apr 24, 2008

  • Josh DeFlorian

    yea it was a hard mother trucker

    Apr 24, 2008

  • Josh DeFlorian

    are you for real? no way lol. im just getting excited cuz i have not been to a fire yet (brush yes structure no) :(:(

    Apr 24, 2008

  • Josh DeFlorian

    yea thanks thats what i hear the first one is always the best in some ways

    Apr 25, 2008

  • Sandra (Ga's Finest)

    Hello

    Apr 27, 2008

  • Josh DeFlorian

    hey how is everything going with you?

    Apr 30, 2008

  • Josh DeFlorian

    sounds like you had alot of fun! lol oh im good just finishing school up one more week and im done then i start workin my ass off agian so i can go back next year lol. ridin the motorcycle:) and thats about it. calls have been quite around here too.

    May 1, 2008

  • scott wagle

    sorry i have not been around a while how are things going on the home front

    May 1, 2008

  • scott wagle

    it has been real quiet around here how are your buddys that got hurt in the grocery store fire i hope every thing is good

    May 2, 2008

  • Shannon H. Pennington

    hey amanda: welcome to the best job in the world with the most fun you will ever have besides chidbirth.......stay safe out there and to the job do not let the job do you....check out stress issues and pass on the information from web site firefighterveteran.com/ take a look at the last two on line e newsletters involving suicide in the fire service members and the information from fdny firefighter jimmy brown....real men real depression....share f.i.r.s.t. s.t.e.p. h.o.p.e. If you ever need to talk it out off campus gimme a shout...in the meantime thanks for stepping up to the plate....be safe....
    Shannon h. Pennington ptsd firefighterveteran
    North American Fire Fighter Veterans Network

    May 3, 2008

  • Brad Duncan

    hello Amanda how are you doing today i am wounding if you can join the group the Canadian fallen firefighters foundation for support thanks take care

    May 6, 2008

  • scott wagle

    still quiet around here just wating for the big one to happen with the weather being nice i dont get on the computer to often

    May 9, 2008

  • mark

    know what it's like!! I have two little ones I'm raising myself... keep your head up! and love to hear from ya!!

    May 20, 2008

  • scott wagle

    had the big one the other night at 10:30 p.m the rumor is the it was started from smoeone from one of the dept.that we do mutialaid with all the time

    Jun 2, 2008

  • scott wagle

    were you still interested in doing a t-shirt exchange i have a small one left

    Jun 2, 2008

  • Brad Duncan

    just dropping in to say hi end how is everything going there ples take care

    Jun 4, 2008

  • Stephane Rainville

    hi Amanda ! tank for let me be one of your friends . hope you have nice weather at your place , us in quebec it's very nice these days they give rain for the weekend do !!! sorry if my english sound weard , it's because i am french . i dont no if you would like to trade shoulder patch with me . if it's a yes , my address is 45 des Parulines ,Gatineau , Qc , Canada
    tank's and have a nice day , be safe .
    Steph

    Jun 12, 2008

  • Stephane Rainville

    hi Amanda , no proble for the patchs , yes here the weather is not to bad , we add a lot of rain but notting mager , so you work for the army too , so you are a besy women !!! be safe out there and stay in touch.
    Steph

    Jun 17, 2008

  • Brad

    Noticed you are a member of the Michigan Army National Guard. What unit?

    Jun 21, 2008

  • Brad

    Oh yes, the 144th. You folks just got a new armory. Hope you are enjoying it. You are in my neck of the woods.

    Jul 1, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    hi welcome to ffn from NY

    Jul 3, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    hi amanda thank you for the add "Chan"

    Jul 15, 2008

  • Donald Canterbury

    Hey, thanks for the add. Stay safe out there.

    Jul 20, 2008

  • agim

    hi amanda from kosova

    Aug 22, 2008

  • Daniel Robert Garvin

    Hey Amanda!! Just wanted to drop in to say HEY! Hope your havin a great day...wanna trade a patch? Stay safe out there.

    Daniel

    Dec 27, 2008

  • AFD

    Happy New Year Amanda : )
    Have a Great Week
    Nice Pictures 2
    and God Bless You,
    Anthony

    Jan 1, 2009

  • Gabe Alvarez

    Hey hey Interested in trading patches?
    I work for Daisy Mountain Fire Department, just outside of Phoenix, Az. Please let me know if your interested so i can send you one and send you my info. Thanks, STAY SAFE!!

    Mar 25, 2009

  • Muzaffer GÜVEN

    thanks for add me

    Aug 22, 2009