Donnie Bathje
  • 54, Male
  • Sarasota
  • United States
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Eck Dec 7, 2008. 27 Replies

 

Best Part Time Job in the World........LOL

Profile Information

Type of Organization
Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function
Captain, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:
23
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
North River Fire District Palmetto, Florida
Years With Department/Agency
10
My Training:
Florida State Certified Paramedic, Fire Officer One, Firefighter, Live Fire Instructor. A.S. Fire Science
Day Job:
Lead Fire Academy Instructor as well as EMT/Paramedic Instructor
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
The desire to help others in a time of need. Honest and admirable career. Satisfaction of accomplishments throughout life.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
People saying THANKS
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Staffing and honest benifits

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I Wish

Posted on November 21, 2007 at 10:30pm 3 Comments

I wish you understood the things that I have to deal with every time I respond.

I wish you never understand the things that I have to deal with when I respond to an emergency.

I wish you had to see the things I have to see.

I wish you never had to see the things I have seen.

I wish you knew the feeling I get when there is nothing I can do but to watch someone perish.

I wish you never know the feeling I get when there is nothing I can do but…

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Safety

Posted on September 1, 2007 at 10:02pm 2 Comments

Call it a pet peeve but why is doing the right thing at the right time so hard for so many, especially the "Old Guys". That being said I have been in the fire service since I was 18. So yes folks at the ripe "old" age of 37 I have 19 years on the job. I have continued to adapt when needed. Refemember no Nomex hoods? I wear it all the time. SCBA was for interior attacks only. Bullshit, SCBA should be worn on every fire, i.e. structure, vehicle, dumpster anything except maybe a brush fire,…

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At 3:54am on December 2, 2008, Stephanie Childress said…
Hey you! Where have you been? Long time no see! Guess you forgot about me!
At 7:44pm on April 30, 2008, Jerry Moore said…
just want to say hi
At 9:20pm on February 29, 2008, Ezra IMO 34 Truck said…
Whats up brother. How are things down south?
At 12:46am on February 25, 2008, Denise said…
Your offer sounds intriguing, thank you. I like to write poety myself. I have them posted on myspace, so maybe I should post them here as well..
At 11:15am on January 27, 2008, Detroit Fire Angel said…
Thanks for the wonderful comment ...Its take special people to do what you do . God Bless you my new friend and keep you safe .... The Detroit Fire Angel ..
DEE
At 7:39pm on January 21, 2008, Mick Mayers said…
Congratulations on your promotion!
At 2:37pm on January 19, 2008, Firegal77 said…
yea, that is the plan, though I may not be involved with the planning every year..lol who knows though!! Ahhhhh..lol Am just hoping to make it to Aussie 2010! Stay safe! We'll be in touch
At 11:11pm on January 18, 2008, Jennifer said…
Yay! Donnie congrats!!!!! stay safe !
At 11:24pm on January 9, 2008, GIO said…
Pues amigo, the beer will be cold and waiting. I work 4/10 hour days with mondays off. That's the official schedule but it seems more like a 7/24. Not complaining, just stating the fact. As with all of us that followed the calling into this lifestyle, I wouldn't have it any other way. I have been assigned to the fire marshal's office for almost 3 years now and have been implementing major changes in both business practices and technologies to increase efficiencies in inspections and compliance in code enforcement. We are currently in preparation for a go live implementation of a new software application on monday and the days have been brutally long so as to have everything in place.

hasta luego amigo,
gio
At 9:45pm on January 8, 2008, GIO said…
Donnie,

It's been a little slow today. If you're asking about snow...Here in Miami, snow has a completely different meaning. Our snow is usually snorted, if you can make an angel is because you are mega rich.

gio

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