My Firefighter Nation
Eric
Male
brackenridge.PA
United States
Profile Information:
- Type of Organization
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Job Function
- Junior Firefighter/Explorer
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 2 1/2
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Pioneer hose co. brackenridge,PA
- Years With Department/Agency
- 8months
- Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
- former member of summit hose co.
- My Training:
- PA esentials mods 1-3,terrorism awarness,HAZ-MAT Operations, ICS-100, PA-130(wild land fire suppresson)
- About Me:
- when i joined was a rough point in my life. i was lost with no direction. worst of all i was a fat little hippie. i have always been up for anything so i gave it a shot. now coming up on my 3rd year in this paramillitary organization i found myself in my work ethic. the decipline respect honor and tradition of the fire service has led me to my calling as a soldier. I have changed alot because of this service, i had a reason to be in shape to cut my damn hair to finally hold my head high. i sleep well knowing how much i help my nieghbors.
- Day Job:
- student
- Relationship Status:
- In a Relationship
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- i joined the fire service because i thought it would be a great opportunity. and it is so if ayone is reading this thinking about joining do it you will never regret it i promise you that.
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- the sense of honor, duty, respect and tradition,
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- since the 70's we have gotten safer, but still kill an average of 100 firefighters a year. one question ....why?!?!?!?!
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