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Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: I work for Mohawk Ambulance in Schenectady, NY. another private ambulance service based in the Capitol District area around Albany, NY.

My Training:: i'm certified as a Firefighter level II. i've done training in high angle ropes rescue and search and rescue and wilderness first aid as well. i'm also certified as a NYS AEMT-Critical Care Tech. a step below a paramedic. it's only valid in NYS so if i want to move out of NYS, i have to get my paramedic certification and get nationally registered.

Day Job:: I work at Cooperstown Medical Transport full time or more and for Mohawk ambulance part time

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: i initially became a Basic EMT originally because it was something to do. Once i got into it, i realized that i loved doing this type of stuff and that i loved giving back to the community by volunteering.

Why I Love Fire/EMS: i love the opportunities that i have, SAR, Firefighting, EMS, technical rescue. i love to do it all and its a fun job. inherently dangerous sometimes, but still very fun.

Top Issues Facing Responders:: some of the top issues that i think apply to EMS/Firefighters are funding and new members. there are alot of departments that have plenty of funding and grants, but there are many smaller departments that have little funding and equipment that is old and worn down. and recruitment. smaller departments are having trouble finding people willing to join and become firefighters or EMT's and more and more, the people responding to the 911 calls are the members that have been in the department for years and years. every department faces these challenges in one way or another, but the smaller volunteer squads are hurting the most.

At 6:59pm on April 2, 2010, Leo Cartwright said…: Hi there; I’m Leo from Australia, Paramedic; Welcome to FFN hope U enjoy this 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 I have not added you as a friend, it’s because I have reached my Max and I am waiting for members to reply to me.
I also collect Patches and badges and would love to show one of yours in my collection. I am looking for Police, Medical, Ambulance, S&R; Dispatcher & Fire Service patches. If U are interested, or U know someone in these groups please contact me. My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au
If you fell like sending me one of your Service patch … don’t be shy….
My address is:-
Leo J. Cartwright
246 Kay Street
TRARALGON
VICTORIA 3844
AUSTRALIA

Cheers Leo

At 1:38pm on March 31, 2010, Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp said…: Asa, Welcome to the Firefighter Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all.

Chief William Sharp
Brookings, Oregon