Finchie

35, Male

Edwardsville

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Combination
Job Function
Junior Firefighter/Explorer
Years in Fire/EMS:
Currently I am getting ready to take my national test for EMT-B, and 2 yrs as an explorer.
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
(Edwardsville, IL) Edwardsville Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
2 as an Explorer
My Training:
Our department does a lot with explorers, so I am fortunate enough to have the men and women that do the real stuff everyday teach me. I have been to the Illinois Fire Service Institute for the past two years, Ameren UE burn tower 1 yr, and Elsah burn tower 1 yr, I have been taught basic fire behavior, forcible entry, ladders, ropes, water supply, extrication, saving our own, etc. On the medic side I have taken the EMT-B class and have yet to take the national test. My explorer post meets and trains every 2 weeks, this past training was a ropes class and test followed by a tag line practical.
About Me:
With the real guys, I have been able to ride along for over 200 hours with them, and I also assist in training while I am there. I am basically the B for the FD I clean trucks, and Help out keeping the house clean.
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Well my uncle is a firefighter in Brooklyn Park, MN and I have wanted to be a firefighter for as long as I can remember so when I finally met him and got to see his station, I was totally awe struck, and now that is what I am going for.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I am neither, but pulling out of the station on the fire truck hearing those sirens start up.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
I think there is still one major issue, and there will always be this issue and that is keeping everyone safe. Some problems are through lack of training or not sufficient training, but other problems just happen and there are things that can't be done, so I think safety is and will always be the issue.

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  • Finchie

    Yeah I have been on a while Its pretty neat I like it.

    Feb 29, 2008

  • Trish Kelly

    DUUUUDE havent been on here for a while and I miss your ass='(...ill call you when im at pops this weekend there is SOOOOOO much to catch you up on=)!!!!!!!!!!!

    Mar 31, 2008

  • Stan Lewis

    Hey man. I am the adisor for Post # 3499 in Marissa. Welcome to the nation. My name is Stan Lewis and I am new to this site. I am looking for friends to talk to about FF. I am an instructor for FSI. You can view my profile to get initial info. I look forward to hearing from you. Any of your friends that might also be willing to talk to me, please let them more, Thanks

    Jan 31, 2009