Shawn Ward

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:
9
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
South Pasadena, California
Years With Department/Agency
1year
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
United States Forest Service, Firefighter 2 years, Orange County Fire Authority, Paid Call Firefighter 5 years, Huntington Beach Fire Department, AO 2 years,
My Training:
FF1, EMT-P
About Me:
Born and raised in Los Angeles California. A son of a master welder, began pursuing a Firefighter career at the age of 18 after my girlfriend (now wife) said she wanted to pursue nursing. After7 years of E.M.S., paid call and volunteer firefighter experience (departments listed above) attended UCLA paramedic training. 2 months out of Paramedic School I was offered a job at South Pasadena Fire Department as a Firefighter/ Paramedic. After 1 year on the job and all my probabtionary tests passed, I realized my heart was not in it 100%. It was a sad reality for me, not to be in love with the job. After an 8 year road and lots of heartache, trials and tribulations, I made the decision to walk away from the department to pursue my true hearts passion as an entreprenuer. In my heart I will always be a Fireman. I love the brotherhood and respect the job and what it takes to get the job. After walking away with a recommendation to come back if I want to, I am now pursuing a strong desire of mine. I desire to show other Fireman how they can achieve true wealth as a business owner and Real Estate Investor. This is my first year out of the Department and I never imagined that I can make over 400k in income and own over 1 million in Real Estate. I want to help other brothers to learn how to do the same on their days off.
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.freedomfinders.biz
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Loved the excitement the department brings and the flexible schedule. I really enjoyed getting paid to bring a smile to someones face!
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The fact that we get to help others in there time of need.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Slow breakdown of the family spirit, instead of tearing each other down, we should be building each other up and sticking together.

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  • Jim aka Bick

    HELLO SHAWN WELCOME TO FFN. I'M SURE YOU WILL ENJOY THE SITE. FEEL FREE TO ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO. ONE CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY FRIENDS IN THIS WORLD. HAVE A GREAT NEW YEAR AND BE SAFE OUT THERE.

    Jan 5, 2008

  • Firefighter Nation WebChief

    Shawn

    Happy New Year!

    Welcome to FirefighterNation.com, the Web's social network for firefighters, rescue & EMS -- we just surpassed 10,000 member profiles and thousands of visitors stopping by daily!

    Enjoy customizing your profile, adding photos and videos, joining groups, participating in hot discussion topics and so much more!

    If you need help, just follow the links in the 'Post Your Stuff' and 'FFN Help Desk' boxes on the right hand side of all pages!

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    Dave
    FirefighterNation.com

    Jan 5, 2008

  • Charlie McCoy

    Hey there Shawn,

    My name is Charlie McCoy and I am a fireman in San Francisco. Shawn, as a current real estate investor this opportunity should be of particular interest to you. I am looking to network with firefighters or EMS personnel who are interested in an opportunity to make an additional 8-10K+ per month. Do you keep your options open when it comes to making extra money? If making this kind of money aside from the fire department interests you, please email (cfmccoy@gmail.com) me or give me a call at 888-865-9962. Be safe, Charlie….

    Jul 1, 2008