Jim

55, Male

Martinsville

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, Fire/Rescue Department - Combination
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:
19
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
White River Twp Fire Dept. Greenwood, Indiana
Years With Department/Agency
18
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.wrtfd.org
My Training:
FFI/II, Hazmat technician, Driver ops Pumper/ aerial operator, Fireofficer/ stratagey and tactis, EMT-D, Nims 1,2,7,8, Building construction,
Technician level in Rope, Swift water rescue, Collapse, Trench,
About Me:
Been in the fireservice since starting as a Cadet firefighter my sophmore year in 1987, I became a full member in 1989. We were a Vol dept with Pt-time paid to now a Career staffed dept. I have been around long enouge to see the growth from farm land to the large middle to upper class housing developments and alot of commercial areas. I have worked 10 + years on a ambulance, 5 years on a pvt service and 5 with Wishard Ambulance Indpls. I have held several ranks in the fireservice as whole and presently an engineer on a engine company.
Relationship Status:
Divorced
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://myspace.com/jameacham
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Always had a intrest since I was a little boy. The part where the firefighters save the day was cool. The Brotherhood is so impressive with the family like atmosphere knowing that someone always has your back and vise versa. I love giving a helping hand wether it be for the less fortunate, rendering aid when someone has a need or when the risk vs benifit swings in someone elses favor and I may have to give my all trying to save another.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The self satisfaction of knowing that no matter what your turning a - incident into a + incident
Top Issues Facing Responders:
CHANGE! lets get out of the 70' mindset and move with technology and todays current status. Don't get me wrong traditions are great and sometimes fun but let's not let it comprimise our safety.

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  • Joel Swanson

    Hey Jim,
    Happy New Year To You!
    Let hope 2008 is a Super Year...

    Jan 1, 2008

  • Kit deitsch

    thanks for the add.. be safe happy New year

    Jan 2, 2008

  • Nathan Burnette

    Meach,,, Whats up hope that you are doing ok...Later

    Jun 3, 2008