boodah!

43, Male

Cherokee, NC

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer, Other Emergency Services Staff, Other
Years in Fire/EMS:
6 years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Cherokee, NC
Years With Department/Agency
5
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

My Training:
NC FFII, EMT-B, NC HazMat I, Rescue Systems I, NC Emergency Vehicle Driver, NIMS ICS 100,200,300,700,800. Graduated 2004 GTCC Firefighter Academy. Currently obtaining my FLSE III certificate.
About Me:
Originally started my career heading towards becoming a paramedic. I got my EMT-B certification and was well on my way. That got turned around when I received an offer to join the CVFD. I got bit by the fire bug and haven't looked back. I got a job on CFD and to this day it has been my life.

My current status with CF&R is Firefighter-II/EMT-B. I also serve as an assistant with the Fire Prevention Team. I am also the chaplain for our department.
Day Job:
Firefighter 24/7
Relationship Status:
Single
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.myspace.com/bigdaddyc14
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
To help the people in my community and be an active part in saving lives.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
the satisfaction of being able to make a positive difference in other people's lives.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Political influence and lack of support from city/town administrators

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  • Spider Kramer

    Welcome Boodah if you get the chance join the Native American Firefighters Group Pay Dah Oh Dah Kue Yah Yah!

    Aug 9, 2008

  • Spider Kramer

    Thanks for joining Boodah!

    Aug 11, 2008

  • Kenneth Johnson

    Hello from Canton, NC. Saw you were from Cherokee, so thought I would say hello. I work at the paper mill, and am on the in mill Emergency Response Team, and Canton FD on the outside. Could you help me in locating an address for Nancy Trull Driver? I went to school with her, and we are trying to get an address for the Pisgah High 35th reunion invitations. Thanks much, and be careful.

    May 25, 2009