Matthew

Male

Talladega, AL

United States

Profile Information:

What State do you live in?
AL
Type of Organization
Part/Paid Fire Department
Job Function
Firefighter/Paramedic
Years in Fire/EMS:
7
Years With Department/Agency
7
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Volunteer firefighter for 7 years, career for 4. Federal AD wildland firefighter for 4 seasons.
Relationship Status:
Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Galatians 5:13-14
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The people
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Modern building construction practices, recruitment & retention, and being required to accomplish more with less funding.

Comment Wall:

  • Leo Cartwright

    Hi there Matt, Welcome to FFN. Your profile is interesting and amuses me, I like that, Please read mime and add me to your friends if U think I am suited.
    Best of luck for 2009
    Leo

    Dec 27, 2008

  • jack lambert

    welcome to ffn from new brunswick canada

    Dec 29, 2008

  • Filiberto Rodriguez

    Hey you know Spanish? I have read your written notes, I like the way he expresses his lines.
    saludos desde mexico

    Dec 29, 2008

  • Filiberto Rodriguez

    ok friend I'm also here to help you something ok. my English is not good but better.
    we are in contact

    Dec 30, 2008

  • Becky Noble

    Welcome to the nation! I am also Cherokee, as is my husband. We sadly can't get enrolled, but we claim our heritage anyway. We head your way every fall for the NASCAR race at Talladega. If you're interested in trading Fire Dept T-shirts, let me know. It's nice to see another Christian on here also. God Bless and keep safe out there.

    Jan 9, 2009

  • Chief4free390

    Hey Matt,
    If you get a chance, please add your name to my friends map on my profile, Thanks for the add too

    Jan 28, 2009

  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    funny pic Matt

    Mar 19, 2009

  • noelle christine casey

    Good luck on your re-test!!

    Nov 30, 2009

  • noelle christine casey

    I'm good just sitting in english ughh.

    Dec 3, 2009

  • Angela McCleskey

    Congrats...on passing your test, and goodluck!

    Dec 7, 2009

  • Angela McCleskey

    Hey Matt...just getting in...had meeting at EMA tonight it lasted a little longer than usual, Villa Rica is north of me about 2 -2 1/2 hours. I have a cousin and some friends that live there also. I was there just a few weeks ago. Funny huh, when you think about it, small world we live in...to make things even easier...I'm south of Griffin 30 miles...in good ole central ga!...

    Dec 7, 2009

  • Brandace Baca

    Your welcome..Hope you have a good weekend stay safe

    Aug 20, 2010

  • Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd


    your black background demanded that I share this photograph taken literally within minutes of my fire station... the area is called Gaviota and it means seagull in spanish... we have lots of seagulls...

    Happy Holidays and Enjoy My View!

    CBz

    Dec 20, 2010

  • Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd


    however, if you turn around and face out toward the mountain range that runs along our coastline, you may get to see this as well... the grass isn't always greener on the other side.

    CBz

    Dec 20, 2010

  • Fabulous Heather Days of Summer

    Hey Matt: Great to meet you. We can be a rowdy fun bunch - so come play with us. Come join some groups - The Back Room Crew and the Single Firefighters - if you like. I look forward to seeing you around the pages. Stay safe. Heather

    Jan 1, 2011

  • Bryon Stoll

    Congrats on the passed exam

    Jan 3, 2011

  • Jessica J Joiner

    Well hello neighbor! You should definitely look into coming to the Center, especially since you are so close! If you ever have any questions about the training, just let me know! Take care and stay safe! Are you guys snowed in too??

    Jan 10, 2011