Matthew Gable

34, Male

Meadville, PA

United States

Profile Information:

What State do you live in?
PA
Type of Organization
Volunteer Fire Department
Job Function
EMT/Paramedic, Firefighter/Driver Operator
Years in Fire/EMS:
18 years in Fire/12 years in EMS
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
East Mead VFC #1
Years With Department/Agency
1
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Conneaut Lake Area Ambulance Service(CLAAS) Dept. 31, Vernon Central Hose Company Dept. 23, Vernon Township VFD Dept. 27 West Mead #1 Dept. 28
My Training:
Basic "A"
Electrical Emergencies
Basic "B"
Basic "C"
BVR
First Aid and CPR and AED
R & I
NIMS
First Responder Awareness
PA Essentials of Firefighting
HAZMAT OPS
Structure Burn
EMT-B
Basement fires and rollovers
Bloodborne Pathogens
Engine Company Operations
Landing Zone Operations
Firefighter 1
BASIC RIT
ICS
Pump Ops 1
Wildland Firefighting
About Me:
I am a Firefighter/EMT, I have my BVR Tech License and my Firefighter 1. I'm a former Assistant Fire Chief, Board Secretary and Relief Secretary.I work at Conneaut Lake Area Ambulance Service(CLAAS) Dept. 31 as an EMT. I have a son who I love very much. Firefighting is my passion but I have fallen in love more with EMS work. I am currently at Vernon Township VFD, I used to run with West Mead 1 for about 8 years, and I used to run with Vernon Central Hose while running at WM1 for about 2 years.
Day Job:
CLAAS-EMT
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.facebook.com/gable232728
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I wanted to serve my community, and feel like I've done something to give back to my community. Also I wanted to be like my father(retired Volunteer Firefighter of 38 years)and my brother(Firefighter/EMT of 16 years.)
Why I Love Fire/EMS
It's an awesome feeling when you help someone, even if it's a minor thing as a Lift Assist, to being thanked at a Fire. A thank you goes a long way in the fire service, especially since you don't get a thank you as much anymore.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Every day hazards, from homes to citizens to new vehicle technology, and enviromental incidents. Volunteer Shortage

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  • haleigh.

    heyy(: no problem.

    Sep 24, 2009

  • Kayli Borell

    your welcome u too!

    Oct 21, 2009

  • Chris Moyer

    Hey Matt

    How many tags do you guys have? It looks like 5 from the pics. So when are ya gonna come train with us? Albion Vol. Fire Dept.

     

    Mar 24, 2013