My Firefighter Nation
frank rhodes
Profile Information:
- Type of Organization
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer
- Job Function
- Firefighter, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer, Retired
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 20
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- holtville/slapout fire and rescue
- Years With Department/Agency
- 20
- My Training:
- i have had several training classes from the alabama fire college as well as the florida dept of forestery
- About Me:
- i am 40 yrs old married with 2 kids i drive a tractor trailer over the road home on weekends love to hunt fish nascar go to church and spend time with my family. life is to short never stay mad
- Day Job:
- truck driver
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- my grandfather started the fire dept. in our little town and was chief until he died and that is what made me want to join the fire dept.
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- helping folks
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- low pay and health
Chan Rivera
May 13, 2008
Denton W. Ervin
I have been called a fool and dumb ass for choosing to ruin my life for nothing by volunteering. I have never regretted what I have done. I love being a volunteer. I would rather spend a couple of days underneath one of these old military surplus trucks that the forestry service dumps on us trying to figure out an electrical or mechanical problem than I would out hunting, AND boy do I love to hunt. But I love the fire service.
I just dont understand how all of the injured volunteers can be treated the way that they are. Just does not seem right.
Becarefull out on the road.
Sometimes that looks more dangerous than being a volunteer firefighter.
Stay safe!!
Denton W. Ervin
May 13, 2008
Chan Rivera
May 24, 2008