Tim

61, Male

Cave Junction

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
4 years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Illinois Valley Fire district - Cave Junction, Oregon
Years With Department/Agency
Four
My Training:
EMT basic, CPR (goes without saying), Extrication, wildland, Pump operator. Coming soon; Water/high angle rescue.
About Me:
Joined IVFD in April of 2003. Have been on 15 structure fires having gone interior on 6 of them. I have done extrication 8 different times. I have been on so many medical calls, I can't count. Everything from a person being sick to a chest pain so severe we had to call the helicopter.
Day Job:
Non-emergent medical transport.
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.myspace.com/tjnorman49
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I fought wildland fires in California around the '80s. I came up to Oregon and, being addicted to the adrenaline, I signed up with IVFD. Now we go in burning buildings, do vehicle extrication and I got introduced to the medical aspect. I am currently an EMT basic but plan on going intermediate soon. Eventually I want to become a paramedic.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
a toss up between the adrenaline rush, sense of accomplishment, and the feeling you get when the job is done and somebody's life is saved.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Dealing with budget short falls. Also, the area I live in is growing faster than we have coverage for, yet nobody votes in favor of bond measures that would help us expand.

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  • Squirt-9

    Hey Tim! What a hoot about knowing a Lisa having the nickname of Squirt. I'm short and my chief (who is really tall) nicknamed me that one day years ago and it just stuck. You know, little firefighter, Squirt! I only allow a few of the guys at work call me that. They need to earn the right to first!
    Stay safe!

    Apr 18, 2008

  • Sandi Humphfres

    Yeah, I was there. I got home from the Toby Keith concert and called Kris. He was in GP but was coming home, so he swung by ST2 and picked me up. I went up there at about 2 and then Sid and I left and stood by the district with Rurel Metro. I ended up going back to the fire at 7pm to do PIO stuff. We had to take the media in and help get them some newsworthy shots. I didn't get done till 9:30 or so. I'm not gonna be at the asso. meeting in Aug. I'm going up to Douglas County fair to see Rodney Atkins. I am however gonna work with Bob and James on our free Tues. Bob wants some extra work with hoses and ladders. Hes trying to get passed on his rookie testing so I told him I would help. James just needs refreshers.

    Jul 26, 2008

  • Sandi Humphfres

    Havn't seen you on any calls lately. Went on a tramatic injury out in your area and no TIM!

    Aug 10, 2008