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Will2745

, Male

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Firefighter, Driver / Engineer, Other
Years in Fire/EMS:: will be 50 years on November 1st, 2009
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Solon Twp Fire Dept. Cedar Springs Mi
Years With Department/Agency: 4
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Montcalm Twp Fire Dept, Montcalm County MI
Greenville Fire Dept. Greenville Michigan,{Full Time for 10 years}
My Training:: Fire Fighter, Ice Water REscue hazmat awareness, wildland fires, incident command, mayday training, LZ tech
About Me:: not much to tell,,,been a firefighter for nearly 50 years, have been on three depts, one full time for 10 years. married havew 3 daughters, one step daughter and a whole bunch of grand kids and great grand kids, and more coming. any other job is an occupation, firefighting is my passion
Day Job:: looking for work
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I guess because I was severly burned when I was 7 years old, and hope to save others from that fate
Why I Love Fire/EMS: I still get the thrill of doing a good job
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Safety, continued training, funding, safety, safety safety

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angie the fire/resqmom

Will, my love. I miss you soooo much. There have been a lot of thigs goin on and it's been tying up my time but I will try to catch you soon. I still love ya. Stay Safe Always

Jul 20, 2009
angie the fire/resqmom

Will, my love. Please call me when you can. Miss talkin to ya and just want to make sure you're doin good. Stay Safe Babe, Ang

Feb 9, 2010
Will2745

Well,,,I dont know how oftern my friends visit here, but ..I retired from firefighting on january 31, 2010...Fifty years of getting up at all times of the night, and the physical aspects of the job have taken there toll,,,I dont think I can do the job safely or effeciently any more, so movin over to let the younger people make their stand..I will miss the fire service.

Feb 20, 2010