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Why I Joined Fire/EMS: A few reasons. My grandfather was a FF, along with some friends. Also, I like the idea of helping others. It has made me a better person.

Top Issues Facing Responders:: New construction. Safety on and around scenes. Lack of training.

At 12:59am on August 8, 2008, Jim said…: Hi Shannon, I am a fire rescue instructor from NC. I have a sister and her family in W.Hartford. After seeing your comment on "Everyone Goes Home" you might be interested in a discussion I began on the rope rescue group. Check it out. Also if you like trench rescue you aught to come down to the Mason Dixon Trench Weekend inYork, Penn. I have taught in the program since 1994. It began in Baltimore County Maryland and has now moved a little further north. We will have between 7 and 10 open trenches at a time for the weekend. Stuff for beginners to experienced people.. Individuals or whole teams welcome. You can find by by searching under the name or Borough of Hanover FD, Penn. I think the tentitive date for 2009 will be 2nd week after FDIC. Just sent you an add. Stay safe, leave a comment on my discussion, and hollar if you have any questions. Jim

At 7:46am on June 17, 2008, Michael said…: I am good thank u. We do have a lot of trucks. Somtimes I think we have to many. Some just sit their while others r always broke down. Always in a back up truck. Be safe Bro

At 11:32am on June 12, 2008, Brittany said…: Neat! Must be a pretty big construction site/business to have its own fire department! Well, be safe and take care.

At 11:07am on June 12, 2008, Brittany said…: Hey-- I noticed you said your day job is On-Site EMT? What exactly does this mean? It sounds like you are working as a FF on a Dept that doesn't do EMS? Just curious to find out how different places do things. I'm a volunteer on a department that has integrated Squad and Fire. We're housed together and run together, and a lot of people do both, though it is not required.

At 12:37am on June 11, 2008, Mechanics2Capt said…: So you are the Lt that keeps rescue captain Ladd in place so he does not get in trouble doing EMS. Tell Robert I said hi.