Joseph Shipley

Male

Richmond, KY

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:
10 years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Madison County Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
Less then 1 year
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Triune-Halleck Volunteer Fire Department
Glen Burnie Volunteer Fire Department
United States Coast Guard Fire Department
My Training:
Firefighter I
Firefighter II
Vehicle Extrication
HazMat Ops.
Emergency Vehicle
Operators Course (EVOC)
Advanced Structural Firefighting
Wildland Firefighter I
About Me:
I am from Small Town, U.S.A. I decided that after high school I wanted to serve my country, so I enlisted into the United States Coast Guard and served for six years as a Gunners Mate Third Class. I was deployed to New York City the evening of 11 September 2001. I take pride in my service and pride in my brothers and sisters in the U.S. Coast Guard. After my enlistment ended, I returned home to West Virginia and began to work for the West Virginia Division of Corrections. After seeing how well my tax dollars were being put to use I left and enrolled in the Forestry program at West Virginia University. After attending WVU for three years I decided that I needed a change in scenery and moved to Kentucky. I now attend Eastern Kentucky University studying Fire Protection Administration.

On a personal note, I am a 32 years old, who loves life. I love what I do as a volunteer and would lay my life down for anyone of my brothers and sisters in the fire service. I do what I do because I love what I do. I am not a hero nor a saint, but what I am is a man who wants to help. I am a laid back person who will give you the shirt off my back or the last dollar in my pocket.
Day Job:
Full-time student at West Virginia University
Relationship Status:
Single
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://https://www.facebook.com/Redsox1979
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I joined the fire service because I wanted to help those in need. I love fighting fire.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I love the fire service because here we have a bond that can never be broken. We are brothers and sisters perhaps not by blood or by birth, but by a common love. A love to help those in need and a love of the calling to serve our community. When a brother or sister falls in the line of duty, we morn as a family because we are a family. Our blood runs red like that of a fire. WE will always be family.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Training
Health and Well-being
Personnel
Support

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  • Ron Nielsen

    No problem .... Yeah that would be sweet man. Degree is a plus here but you don't have to have it if u have prior military....prior service alone gives you a shoe in. Good luck bro

    Mar 4, 2012

  • Ron Nielsen

    Go to avuedigitalservices.com. U can find all the info u need there . Just hired so next go around will be Xmas time. Hiring happens in Feb.... Long app-takes days to complete but don't give up till you're done. There are people online available to help u.... Unfortunately this is the only door into a Fed position

    Mar 4, 2012

  • Joseph Shipley

    Passed my Firefighter II exam but due to a glitch in the system I will no be promoted until the paperwork is fixed. Love people who can't do their jobs correctly but I have learned that patience in a blessing. 

    Mar 9, 2012