My Firefighter Nation
Cody W. Nelson
Male
Lubbock, TX
United States
Profile Information:
- Type of Organization
- Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
- Job Function
- Training Officer
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 14
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Lubbock Fire Department
- Years With Department/Agency
- 7
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://firedept.ci.lubbock.tx.us/
- Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
- Idalou Volunteer Fire Dept. 97-03
Idalou EMS currently
Wolfforth Fire & EMS currently (EMS Division) - My Training:
- TCFP Certified Intermediate Firefighter
TCFP Certified Driver/Operator
TCFP Certified Fire Instructor II
TCFP Certified Fire Officer II
NREMT Certified Paramedic
TDSHS Certified Paramedic
TDSHS Certified EMS Instructor
AHA Certified Instructor
APCO Certified EMD - About Me:
- Grew up in big city of Idalou. I call Lubbock home now. I am married to Ashley for 6 years. I have a 5 year old daughter and a 2 year old son. They are the most important things in my life. I am involved at church. I am a huge Yankees fan. I am a Fire Safety Clown for the Lubbock Fire Dept. Public Education does wonders to save lives.
- Day Job:
- Full time Firefighter, Paramedic on the side
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- Grew up in a small town where everyone has to help with something. I really don't have a specific reason why I joined. Just seemed like the right thing to do. Second best decision I ever made.
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- Comradery, family style atmosphere, helping others in need
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Personal safety is a top priority. We all should be thinking of making it home after every call.
Frank J. Lara
Apr 23, 2009
Loyd Dittfurth
Sep 2, 2009
Loyd Dittfurth
Jan 9, 2010