Wes Anders

54, Male

Ball, LA

United States

Profile Information:

What State do you live in?
LA
Type of Organization
Part/Paid Fire Department
Job Function
Fire Chief/Commisioner, Training Officer/Training Chief/Instructor
Years in Fire/EMS:
27
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Ball Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
4
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Winnsboro Fire Department, Wellington Fire Department and Collingsworth Vol. Ambulance Service
My Training:
Hazmat awareness, Hazmat ops, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, officer I,officer II, Instructor I, Instructor II, Driver Operator & Driver Operator Mobile Water
Day Job:
Ball Fire Department
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I grew up around the fire service and always looked up to the firefighters and always wanted to be one. Most of the firemen I knew growing up were and some still are on our department it was like learning from your childhood heros. I really dont believe there ever was a time when I didnt want to be a fireman.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I love the rush of the call and the feeling you get from helping others
Top Issues Facing Responders:
I would say for our department it would be old equipment, having active members and training. Its hard for volunteers to keep equipment and training up to current levels with limited funds and limited time. Now days its hard to get volunteers who can give the time needed or are willing to even volunteer.

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  • Eric

    Hey wes. Just wondering how the explorer post was going. I'll talk to you later man. stay safe.

    Oct 2, 2008

  • Justin Westmoreland

    Thanks Wes.

    Oct 25, 2008

  • Kirk D. Baughman

    are you guys busy with grassfire? we had a about 7 the last two months.

    Feb 7, 2009