john tymeson

Male

allendale sc

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:
11
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Allendale county Fire&Rescue Station #1
Years With Department/Agency
2 yrs but 9 yrs with allendale fd station #1
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
I have been on several dept since I turned 18 the first one being allendale fire/rescue where I got all my training then transfered to elko fd where I stayed for a short while before moving back to alldale fire/rescue. but in may of 2011 i will be moving to wilmington, nc to where i will be joining a fire dept there & plan on staying.
My Training:
lets see where do I start I am a interior certified firefighter have been for 11yrs auto extracation tech for 11yrs and work for a ems system where I am currently going back to recert to be a emt
About Me:
Well lets see I have always wanted to be a firefighter emt since I can remember I would watch my dad leave on the trucks and listen to the radio as they went on the fire call or wreck call that they had then when they got back I wanted to help with anything I could at the station and as the years past the fire service kind of over took me so here I am
Day Job:
EMS
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Its a famliy tradition I followed in my fathers footstep just as my brother followed in mine
Why I Love Fire/EMS
helping people in need also running in to burning buildings still get me
Top Issues Facing Responders:
safety of the responders

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  • Rusty Mancini

    Hey Brother, Hope all is well.Stay Safe out there!
  • Rusty Mancini

    John,That's a FULL time job brother.lol
  • Rusty Mancini

    Your right! Greg's a great friend to have.Be safe