FF Schoen

47, Male

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Training Officer, Fire / Arson Investigator, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:
Almost 10 including EMS
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Sunland Park Fire Department, Sunland Park NM
Years With Department/Agency
4 years and counting
My Training:
FFI, FFII, EMT-B, Hazmat Technician/Specialist, Driver/Operator, Rope Rescue Operations, Fire Investigations, EMS Training Officer and Liaison. I am currently attempting to establish our Spec Ops division.
About Me:
I have been in the field for 7 years. I attended the EPCC Fire Technology Academy and obtained my Texas Basic Firefighter through the Commission. I am a dual state EMT and Firefighter. I am currently working towards obtaining my Associates Degree in Basic Firefighting and Fire Science and then will be finishing my Bachelors of Homeland Security. God has me here for a reason, and thats to help as many people as I can until he calls me home.
Day Job:
This is it
Relationship Status:
Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I wanted to be able to be the one who would help others instead of running away.

LIVE LIFE STRONGER THAN DEATH.... a wise person once told me this
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Running in when everyone else is running out thinking were crazy.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
I believe that tight budgets are one of the issues facing firefighters. The inability to correctly equip a department has led to firefighters being hurt and killed. I also believe that we are our own issues. Firefighters who do not wear their proper PPE during situations that require it.

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  • Robert Nichols

    Hows it going I hope your dad is doing good.I am now back on the truck and have had three big fire's pumped my first one as FEO awesome.Take care my Brother.
  • brenda caldwell

    OMG it has been so long since I have heard from you most likely it's been so long since I have been on here.Joe and I are doing well. Go on a bike ride to ROT rally in austin june 11th,12th,13 and come back the 14th. I hope all is going well for you and I have missed visiting with you. Take care my friend and God bless and be safe.