Scott 51, Male Weston, WV United States: Like

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Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Weston Fire Dept., Weston, WV - 2013-current
Pricetown Vol. Fire Dept., Weston, WV - 1991-2013
West Union Fire Dept. Station 18, West Union, OH - 2008-2011
Browns Mills Fire Co. #1, Browns Mills, WV - 2000-2003
USS SUPPLY Fire Dept. (US Navy) - 1995-2000
USS JOHN F. KENNEDY Fire Dept. (US Navy) - 1991-1995

My Training:: Firefighter 1, Pro-Board Firefighter 2, Ohio Volunteer Firefighter, HazMat Technician, NWCG Wildland Firefighter, NREMT-B, etc, etc.

About Me:: I've been a firefighter for quite a while -- joined on as a junior member at Pricetown Fire Dept near Weston, WV. Since then I have bounced all over the country as a firefighter with the military. Finally settled down in a great station and town, and back to just being a plain old firefighter, and no longer an officer.

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Been so long ago I forget why I joined initially! I joined my hometown department as a junior member and instantly got hooked. Since then I spent 8 years as a firefighter (Damage Controlman) in the Navy, and 8 years working in HazMat and emergency response with the Coast Guard. In my off time, I've tried to volunteer at a local fire dept whenever possible. Now I'm finally settled in to a great department and not planning on moving again for quite a while! Can't imagine myself doing anything else!

Top Issues Facing Responders:: FUNDING!!!
Getting Volunteers to actually volunteer, and do something when/if they show up.
Getting politicians to realize that what we do is one of the most important and necessary things for the safety and well-bing of the citizens in the community, and that the Fire/EMS and Police Dept's should be the LAST thing to be cut in budgets, not the first.

At 8:49pm on February 19, 2010, DALE G. PEKEL said…: Thanks for the invite Scott! - All the best to you and your Department.

Dale G. Pekel

At 6:47pm on July 8, 2009, R Griffin said…: Seems like most of ohio is inactive. Check the fools international and see if any are close for you BE SAFE!!!

At 5:55pm on July 8, 2009, R Griffin said…: What chapter do you belong to? BE SAFE!!!

At 3:52pm on March 11, 2009, Guerrerita said…: Hey, there Scott - I'm Rescue, too!

At 9:38pm on January 8, 2009, Angie said…: You will not see Left Hand on an interstate sign, but if you know where Amma and Wallback are then you could easily find Left Hand...Be Safe

At 9:07am on January 7, 2009, Angie said…: If your from Weston, I am just south of you on I-79. It is right off of the Wallback exit on Rt. 36. Actually, im only about 90 minutes from there. It is a very small town. Do you know where Newton is? I am actually much closer to there. If I would put my mailbox on the other side of the road I would have to change my address to Newton.....but yeah, we are here..lol Have a great day!!!

At 1:23pm on December 23, 2008, Trish said…: Hope you are having a Great day.....

At 11:34am on December 4, 2008, Jennifer said…: HEY THERE U BE SAFE AND TAKE CARE OUT THERE !!

At 5:50am on November 30, 2008, Leo Cartwright said…: Hi there Scott; Leo from Australia, Paramedic; Welcome to FFN hope U enjoy the site and gather many friends during your stay. If you read my profile and think that I am suited; please feel free to add me to your collection of FFN friends.
If U are interested and If U send me your postal address via my Email I will post you one of my State Ambulance Service Badges, (patch) for exchange of one of your service patches,
My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au (LECAR1@BIGPOND.NET.AU)
Cheers Leo