My Firefighter Nation
Shannon Hartman
54, Female
United States
Profile Information:
- Type of Organization
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Job Function
- Firefighter / EMT-Basic
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 2
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Warren Volunteer Fire Dept.
- Years With Department/Agency
- 2
- Web Site:
- http://huntingtoncountyrescue.com
- Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
- I became a member of Huntington County Rescue when they decided to put the old rescue truck at our Fire Station to have a unit close to the Interstate. I figured the truck was going to be at our station, so I wanted to know how to use the tools on it and be able to respond with it as well.
- My Training:
- Mandatory Firefighter, Basic EMT, Extrication Tech. Haz-Mat Ops and Awareness
- About Me:
- I grew up all my life being a Tomboy, always liked playing with Hotwheels and Tonka Trucks more than dolls. But at the same time I like Girly things. (Do fire helmets come in pink?) I have too many hobbies to list, but my favorites are crafts of all kinds, shooting archery, bow hunting, fishing, camping, drawing, painting, driving in demolition derby's, being a firefighter and last but not least, being a Mom to my 3 boys! (Love you guys!)
- Day Job:
- EMT with Eaton EMS
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- I grew up next door to 2 very influential people, who inspired me to want to do the jobs they did. I got to go to Mock Disasters with them and be the victim, and loved it. I worked as a Dispatcher right out of High School, but relationships and children put off my dream of one day working in Emergency Services. So now that my boys are older and can fend for themselves, it's Mom's turn to have a dream come true. Oh, and Thanks Keith and Claudia for being the role models that you were.
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- I like helping people and giving back to my community
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Proper Training, Getting the word out to your community on Fire Safety, Working with your surrounding departments and getting along.
Matt Grose
Apr 5, 2008
Coach
If you have never had the opportunity, take a minute to explore firefighterclosecalls.com and the secret list. This is a wonderful web site to explore and learn from the mistakes of others. It is also, sadly, a roll call of those whom have made the ultimate sacrifice, in their service to their communities.
We have all joined the Public Safety Community for a variety of our personal reasons. Some of us are paid, while others volunteer. Many are firefighters, while others enjoy the EMS side of the house. We have active firefighters, line officers, chiefs, administrative officers, and a number of old timers who have seen most of the mistakes already made at least once. We have firefighters with many many years of experience, and others that, well, don’t. All are welcome here in The Nation. We welcome your input, just as we hope that you learn from the experiences of others.
Personally, I have 31 years service to the local fire department. I have held most line officer positions, and some administrative as well. Now part of the Old Guard so to speak, I am less inclined to go charging into where others are trying to escape. Instead, I choose to monitor the fire scene closely, attempting to ensure the safety of all on the fire scene.
I welcome you to the FFN. Here we all share one common goal.....
Everyone Goes Home
Apr 6, 2008
Matt Grose
Apr 8, 2008