John L. VanAuken

50, Male

New Plymouth, Idaho

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:
8 yrs
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
NewPlymouth Rural Fire District. NewPlymouth Idaho
Years With Department/Agency
8 yrs
Web Site:
http://www.spenceindustrial.net
My Training:
Basic NFPA 1403-Live Fire Training, IEM-700 Introduction NIMS, Extrication Awareness and Operations, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, Flashover Survival and Flamable Liquids & Gases Training, and Firefighter Essentials. Am working on getting My Firefighter 1 training as well.
About Me:
Well I am a Cowboy turned Firefighter/Truckdriver. I love the country life, and all that goes with it. I have three girls and a son who dont live with me. I love rideing my motorcycle as well as my horse. I enjoy fishing, hunting and rodeos. I love to help my community and people thats the reason I joined a dept. I am a member of the Knights of the Inferno Firefighters M.C. a NJ, international and non-profit motorcycle club and am Pesident/Chaplain of our Idaho Chapter. I am also a member of the Christian Motorcycleists Association,and the Patriot Guard Riders. I am accused of one bad habbit though talk to much. So will stop talken and get to work.
Day Job:
Local Truckdriver
Relationship Status:
Divorced
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.myspace.com/highwaybandit
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Being a Firefighter has always been something I have wanted to do. My home towns, City and Rural Depts, where full so was never able to get on. So when moved to NewPlymouth, was able to get on with the local Fire Dept.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The ability and comitment to serve My Comunity, the Friendship of My fellow Firefighters on Our Dept.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Training and Firefighter health issues, also lack of funding for smaller Depts. I also feel that there needs to be more support from Employers, when it comes to Employees that are Firefighters/EMTs. , to be able to leave work when a second padge comes in for help.

Comment Wall:

  • John L. VanAuken

    Hello All hope you have a fun and joyfull holiday season, be safe and take care.

    Nov 25, 2007

  • Rhonda

    Hi John and Welcome to FFN....Stay Safe

    Nov 25, 2007

  • Rhonda

    Hey John...how is it going in Idaho...just wanted to say hi...stay safe

    Nov 28, 2007

  • John L. VanAuken

    Hello all hope all is well,anyone from Idaho in here? Snow has finnaly hit Idahos urban areas. Havent had snow in a while and already have had several accidents in the last few days, as well as a few fatalitys. I hope you all take it safe this winter season, I know I am just a guilty about going too fast. So to all take care have fun and be safe, both on the call and off.

    Nov 29, 2007

  • evon

    hi thanks for the add.

    Nov 30, 2007

  • evon

    have a great week end and please be carefull

    Dec 7, 2007

  • evon

    have a great week end

    Dec 7, 2007

  • Jenny

    Have a great christmas and stay safe

    Dec 23, 2007

  • Rhonda

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours...Stay Safe

    Dec 24, 2007

  • rhino

    Hi John, Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, see you at drill.

    Dec 25, 2007

  • evon

    just stopping in to have hope your doing great . hugs and friendship always .
    Evon

    Mar 2, 2008

  • Thomas Hart

    Good to hear from you again.....been busy myself. Keep safe out there...Been a deadly year for Fire Fighters so far. God Bless, Chaplain Tom

    Mar 7, 2008

  • FireCat


    MySpace Comments - Happy Birthday
    MySpace Layouts - Happy Birthday
    Free Comments & Graphics

    Aug 19, 2008

  • Jason

    2006 VTX1300R. Love the bike, now if the snow would leave i could ride it more

    Feb 27, 2009

  • Knights of the Inferno FFMC

    You be safe out there too. I replyed to your e-mail and hope to hear from you soon. Thanks again!

    Chaos

    Mar 3, 2009

  • Knights of the Inferno FFMC

    Hey John, Hope all is well with you too. How's the recruiting coming along? Be safe on the ride & on the job!

    Mar 14, 2009

  • Tom Evans

    Kewl dude! Thats good art work.

    Apr 19, 2009

  • WRFD 784

    So were about do you live in New Plymouth? My family has some really good freinds over that way so I kinda spent most of my life around there other than in Payette.

    Jeremy WRFD 784

    Apr 27, 2009

  • Brad

    Hey did you live in Weiser and where you class of 94. I am with the Weiser Rural .

    May 12, 2009