Firewriter

Female

Franklin, TN

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
N/A
Job Function
Administrative Staff / Team Member
Years in Fire/EMS:
14
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
TDFI (Regulatory Agency)
Years With Department/Agency
15
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
TOSHA (Executive Board)
Red Cross (DAT)
My Training:
TEMA, OSHA, Homeland Security, State of TN, Red Cross
About Me:
If you want to know, just ask. My biggest thrill is helping others ... next would be making them laugh or smile!
Day Job:
Waking up and making the coffee
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Very simply - I want to help others. So incredible to see someone go from devastation to hope; to see the tears dry as the pain and fear diminishes; to know that by doing our jobs, others are helped ... no better feeling in the world!
Top Issues Facing Responders:
On the job safety, cut-backs in funding, older equipment, public support and awareness ...

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  • William Hanrahan

    You should have known my Grand Parents. Acctually run out after the Civil war in 1921, Grand Pa was on the looser side :) I love Irish Pubs, whats the name there? Im always up for a rod trip !!! go figure. Here in Buffalo we have the South Buffalo Irish Center run by my cusin Mary.

    May 12, 2010

  • Eric L. Kirk

    I can't find it either, and they haven't sent an e-mail saying it was posted. It should be availible soon though! It's a pretty interesting piece.
    Thanks!!

    May 13, 2010

  • Tony Ferguson

    splendid insanity....

    May 14, 2010

  • Tony Ferguson

    The best is good enough for me!

    May 14, 2010

  • Dave Goldsmith

    Have a great day

    May 20, 2010

  • Ralph Webster

    Thank you.

    May 26, 2010

  • curtis blanchard

    thank you

    May 27, 2010

  • Brett Walker

    Hey ! Thanks for the welcome! I am all up on making comments on some of the discussion groups that are out there. I hope that things are going well in your neck of the woods. I am from Alberta and things are kinda cooled off up here right now!

    May 28, 2010

  • CHRIS PUYLARA

    Cant remember how I got steered to this sight.....but I absolutely love it...its nice to be able to smoke and joke here....but I also have learned alot more here too..its kinda nice to pick some of the more experienced brains around here for answers.......REMEMBER THE BUS TOUR.......

    Jun 2, 2010

  • Jason Meredith

    Thanks for the welcome! see ya on the site I'm sure :)

    Jun 2, 2010

  • kevin marcellin

    Thank you so much for the comment.

    Jun 3, 2010

  • Holly Connors

    Thank you so much for the welcome, I have found so many interesting and relevant
    topics. I will keep a look out for your posts.

    Jun 4, 2010

  • edward monahan

    thanks man

    Jun 16, 2010

  • Michael

    Thanks for the welcome, look forward to checking out all the site has to offer.

    Jun 16, 2010

  • Steve

    Thanks for the welcome

    Jun 17, 2010

  • Jessica Gaffney

    Hows the vacation ?

    Jun 22, 2010

  • Rossi Paloma

    Ok, I know where you got your profile pic.....LOL
    Take care.....

    Jun 22, 2010

  • Rossi Paloma

    Maybe there's a reason why that view was not taken? LOL

    Jun 24, 2010

  • Doug Newgass

    Thanks!

    Jun 25, 2010

  • Duncan James Dube

    Thanks for the welcome to the FNN.....looking forward to sharing my experiences way up here in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, and learning from you and all the gang.

    Jun 25, 2010

  • Frank Koulianos

    Thank you for the welcome ma'am. I might not like being a probie in a month, but I'll still be thankful to have a job. I know guys that have been trying for 3 years.

    Jun 25, 2010

  • Mike Andrianatos

    Appreciate it!

    Jun 25, 2010

  • Rossi Paloma

    Just checked "The Scotsman" lyrics.....WAY TOO FUNNY!!!!!!

    Jun 25, 2010

  • robert jason minton

    Thanks! It may take a little bit to get use to the site, but eventually, I'll get it.

    Jun 25, 2010

  • mostafa

    Greetings Aleky
    I am happy for your friendship
    Aleky Send a bouquet of flowers from Egypt

    Jun 26, 2010

  • Christy Harrington

    Thanks so much for the welcome I am excited to be on here and I think it is great...

    Jun 27, 2010

  • alin dobre

    I am glad to meet you. are drill NCOs School of Fire and Civil Protection "Paul Zaganescu" Boldesti-Romania. It is an initiation school in teaching young fireman, school lasts two years. To send your school visit the website: www.scoaladepompieri.ro
    The first occasion and one to send you photos.
    Sincerely,
    Alin DOBRE,
    NCOs School of Fire and Civil Protection,
    Boldesti Romania,
    alindobre@hotmail.com

    Jul 1, 2010

  • Kenneth Young

    Thank you for the welcome note. I was just in Franklin Wed. Cool Springs actually. I visited Chief Lane at Brentwood FD then took my daughter to the mall.

    Jul 2, 2010

  • Paul Newton

    Thanks for the welcome.

    Jul 2, 2010

  • Jason Sherwood

    Thank You. Have a Great and Safe 4th of July

    Jul 2, 2010

  • Forsaken Firefighter

    LOL it was the first thing that popped into my head....

    Jul 2, 2010

  • Michael Meadows

    That pic that you are using is just wrong! Happy 4th to ya FW stay safe.

    Jul 4, 2010

  • Mike Mogg

    Thank you

    Jul 6, 2010

  • Robert Hill

    Thank you for the welcome, hope to network with as many of you as I can...

    Jul 6, 2010

  • Dwight Whynot

    Thanks on the pic comment. I am still downloading some of my actual fire pics. This is the Nova Scotian provincial flag. I live in Tennessee now but fought forest fires in British Columbia as a heliltack fire fighter. Most exciting thing I ever did and my crew mates were, have been and always will be a close brotherhood.

    Jul 7, 2010

  • Michael Meadows

    Granny with a gun I love it! Reminds me of my grandma LOL.

    Jul 8, 2010

  • Ron King (Fire Chief)

    My Dad always said there is nothing as bad as a woman on the wrong side of a gun! (hahaha)

    Jul 8, 2010

  • Stephen Sanders

    Thank you for the welcome!!

    Jul 9, 2010

  • Ernie Scheinert

    Thank you for the warm welcome Firewriter!!

    Jul 9, 2010

  • Michael Meadows

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DpDtQ_uews&feature=related try this video FW I couldn't find one with grandma.

    Jul 10, 2010

  • Michael Meadows

    Yep that is scary about the great minds thing. Hope all is well in the Nashville area for you today. Take care and stay safe.

    Jul 12, 2010

  • Shannon Furst

    Thank you for the welcome!

    Jul 12, 2010

  • Márcio Teixeira

    Thank you for your message

    Jul 12, 2010

  • David Shaffer

    Thanks for the welcome

    Jul 12, 2010

  • Paul Fraraccio

    Thank you much!

    Jul 12, 2010

  • Michael Kanzia

    Thanks for the welcome Firewriter.

    Jul 12, 2010

  • Jennifer Linderman

    thank you!

    Jul 13, 2010

  • Jim Childers

    Hi! And thank you for the greeting!

    Jul 13, 2010

  • Robbie Robinette

    thanks, glad to be apart of such a great site...

    Jul 13, 2010

  • Mike Phelps

    If it were only that simple! Initially had an infant trapped in the vehicle, vehicle was under arcing power lines and eventually caught fire! Fortunately all self extricated.

    Jul 14, 2010