Matthew Powers

Male

Bridgewater, ME

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
6
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Bridgewater Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
6
My Training:
FF I/II (enrolled)
Fire Service Instructor I/II
HazMat Awareness
S130/S190
AHA CPR/AED
EMT-Basic
EMT-Intermediate (enrolled)
Day Job:
IT/Electronics Repair
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I rather selfishly wanted to make sure my wife was in the best hands when I was out of town.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
No two events are the same. The constant need for preparedness and awareness keep me on my toes.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Justifying local fire departments / staffing when call volume is low, and critical injuries are down.

Comment Wall:

  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Matthew, Welcome to the Firefighter 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. Have fun and look around.

    Chief William Sharp
    Brookings, Oregon

    Dec 22, 2009

  • Jack/dt

    Matt, thanks for the add. Glad you realize that the cow flop was just me kidding and not taking a slam at you. Too many think the other way... at some point I may try to be be more warm and fuzzy.
    Yeah, probably not.
    Stay safe,
    Jack

    May 3, 2010

  • Paul Montpetit

    Thanks for the add...don't feel that you can't criticize as well...we all learn from one another here...I can take as well as dish it out...LOL Stay safe Brother...remember to Keep the Faith..........Paul

    Jul 14, 2010