Laura Sargent

Female

Derby, NY

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:
16
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Highland Hose
Years With Department/Agency
16
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.highlandhose.com
My Training:
Essentials, Firefighter survival, mask confidence, extrication, high angle rescue...etc
About Me:
I joined the fire company when I was 14 as an explorer and was lucky enough to have some great instructors that pushed me to do things I never thought I could. I have 2 kids, Samantha and Trevor. They are my world!
Day Job:
Insurance
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I love helping people.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
lack of manpower, at least as a volunteer

Comment Wall:

  • Paul Montpetit

    Welcome to "the Nation" glad to see another from NY here...hope you become active and share your thoughts and ideas with us....Jump right in and have fun.....Please stay safe and always remember to "Keep the Faith"....Stay safe..............Paul

    May 13, 2010

  • Chris

    Welcome to the Nation Laura.

    May 13, 2010

  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Laura, 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

    May 13, 2010

  • Charles W. Nye

    Laura; Welcome to the family, lots of discussions so jump in.
    Keep up the good work and STAY SAFE!

    May 13, 2010

  • Dave Galka

    Welcome to the nation Laura, stay safe

    May 13, 2010

  • Paul Montpetit

    Thanks for the add....again welcome to the site...Hope you will jump right in and add to the "discussions" here....Stay safe...Have fun...always remember to Keep the Faith....Drop a line anytime...would be great to chat with another New Yorker.....Paul

    May 15, 2010

  • adel

    My name is Adel and I am trying to figure out what products are best for female firefighters. I have worked as a firefighter for only three years so I am just getting started. Currently I am a student at Eastern algerinne University in in the Fire & Safety Engineering Technology Program. Although I have only been a firefighter for three years I have had my fair share of small gloves that were still too big and pants that went up to my belly button! I was wondering if you could take the time out of your busy schedule to share some of your favorite/best fitting/most functional products for female firefighters. Weather it’s an awesome fitting pair of pants, A polo shirt that has sleeves that do not go down to your elbows, a pair of great gloves, or boots that have an awesome fit. It would be greatly appreciated if you could share your opinions with me. Thank you very much. Please feel free to e-mail me back at adel_pomper@hotmail.com

    May 16, 2010

  • R Griffin

    Welcome to FFN

    May 16, 2010

  • Chris

    Glad to have ya, thanks for the add. Find ya a spot and jump on in.

    May 17, 2010

  • Ed

    Hi Laura welcome to FFN

    May 17, 2010

  • Tammy Booker

    I can't believe you've been a firefighter for 16 years way to go....and I hope I can do it too.

    May 18, 2010

  • Tammy Booker

    How was your first year in? was it difficult? I sometimes feel like I'm not tough enough to hack it but I keep trying....

    May 19, 2010

  • Leo Cartwright

    Hi there Laura; I would like to Welcome you to FFN & hope U enjoy this site and gather as many friends as I have during your stay. I’m Leo, a Paramedic from Victoria - Australia; If you read my profile and think that I am suited; please feel free to add me to your collection of FFN friends. If I have not added you as a friend, it’s because I have reached my Max and I am waiting for members to reply to me.
    I also collect Patches and badges and would love to show one of yours in my collection. I am looking for Police, Medical, Ambulance, S&R; Dispatcher & Fire Service patches. If U are interested, or U know someone in these groups please contact me. My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au
    If you feel like sending me one of your Service patch … don’t be shy….
    My address is:-
    Leo J. Cartwright
    246 Kay Street
    TRARALGON
    VICTORIA 3844
    AUSTRALIA

    Cheers Leo

    May 26, 2010

  • Quintin Sample

    Nice pictures. It sure looks awful cold but it still looks like a lot of fun!

    Jun 1, 2010

  • Roy Luther

    Thanks for adding Me Laura!!!!!!

    Jul 28, 2010

  • adel

    My name is Adel and I am trying to figure out what products are best for female firefighters. I have worked as a firefighter for only three years so I am just getting started. Currently I am a student at Eastern algerinne University in in the Fire & Safety Engineering Technology Program. Although I have only been a firefighter for three years I have had my fair share of small gloves that were still too big and pants that went up to my belly button! I was wondering if you could take the time out of your busy schedule to share some of your favorite/best fitting/most functional products for female firefighters. Weather it’s an awesome fitting pair of pants, A polo shirt that has sleeves that do not go down to your elbows, a pair of great gloves, or boots that have an awesome fit. It would be greatly appreciated if you could share your opinions with me. Thank you very much. Please feel free to e-mail me back at adel_pomper@hotmail.com

    Aug 6, 2010

  • adel

    adel, welcome to the Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy just jump in anywhere and get your feet wet. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.

    Aug 21, 2010

  • Daryn Simpson

    hey hows life up in new york? anything cool goin on

    Aug 22, 2010

  • adel

    Hi there; I would like to Welcome you to FFN & hope U enjoy this site and gather as many friends as I have during your stay. I’m adel, a Paramedic from Victoria - Australia; if you read my profile and think that I am suited; please feel free to add me to your collection of FFN friends. If I have not added you as a friend, it’s because I have reached my Max and I am waiting for members to reply to me.
    If you feel like sending me one of your Service patch … don’t be shy…. I am looking for Police, Medical, Ambulance, S&R; Dispatcher & Fire Service patches. If U are interested, or U know of someone in that collects please contact me. My address is:- sidi salm 1240 el bonni annaba algeria

    Sep 2, 2010

  • Paul Montpetit

    Hello and welcome from Northern NY..Hope you feel the urge to jump right in and give your thoughts on the many subjects hashed over here...Please stay safe and always remember to Keep the Faith...again welcome........Paul

    Sep 17, 2010