Johnathan C. Priddy

Male

Vicksburg, MS

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:
12
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Bovina Volunteer Fire Department Vicksburg, Mississippi
Years With Department/Agency
1
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Locust Bayou Volunteer Fire Department
East Camden Volunteer Fire Department
Fire District #1 Volunteer Fire Department
All of the above are located in South Arkansas
My Training:
EMT-B
WILDLAND SUPPRESSION
PUMPER APPARATUS OPERATOR
RURAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
PESTICIDES, DRUGLABS, AND RADIATION TRAINING
NIMS-100
NIMS-200
NIMS-700
NIMS-800
OTHER NIMS COURSES INCLUDING HASMAT, RADIATION, PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING, LEADERSHIP, RECRUITING AND MANAGING VOLJUNTEERS, COMMUNICATION, AND ORIENTATION TO EMERGENCY PROGRAM MANAGER POSITION.
About Me:
I GREW UP IN SOUTH ARKANSAS AND WAS RAISED IN A FAMILY OF VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND EMT'S. I NOW LIVE IN BOVINA, MISSISSIPPI WHERE MY UNCLE IS FIRE CHIEF AND I SERVE AS A FIREFIGHTER AND GRANT WRITER. I AM A CHRISTIAN AND STRIVE TO HELP ANYONE IN NEED IN ANYWAY I CAN.
Day Job:
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN FOR TYSON FOODS INC.
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
BECAUSE IT'S IN MY GENETIC MAKE UP I WAS RAISED IN IT AND I LOVE WHAT I DO.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
BECAUSE IT GIVES ME A CHANCE TO SERVE MY COMMUNITY.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP TRAITS ARE GREATS NEEDED.
GAS PRICES ARE ALSO A BIG ISSUE IF YOU'RE A VOLUNTEER.

Comment Wall:

  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Johnathan, Welcome to the FF Nation. I am glad you joined the group.There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all.

    Chief William Sharp
    Brookings, Oregon

    Jan 18, 2010