Ben Mazanec's Friends

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My Training:: I am currently trained to be an EMT-B and hopefully FF 1 and 2 soon. I also plan on getting an associates in Fire Science at some point!

About Me:: I am 22 years old and I enjoy taking photos and video of the St. Louis Fire Department! I have came to be known by most firefighters around here and I love it! I love to see the faces of our heroes light up when i show them what i got after a good job! I also love to play music, mostly guitar. I also take photos and video for the St. Louis local band Chapel Perilous!! Check us out on myspace: www.myspace.com/chapelperilousband

Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://community.webshots.com/user/engine4chaser

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I am currently studying for my Written part of my NR-EMT exam. My ultimate goal is to be a St. Louis City Firefighter like my Father! He has been on the S.T.L.F.D. for 15 years and i have been photographing fires for 4 years! Be safe!!!!

Top Issues Facing Responders:: SCBA MALFUNCTIONS!!!! Over zealousness!!! And INTERSECTION and STOP LIGHT PRACTICES!!!!!

At 10:38pm on November 4, 2009, Michael said…: Hey Ben
some of guys r opening a ff bar at 1801 park guns and hoses night. we need some pics to hang up in bar can u get me some and get back with me. asap

At 8:41am on September 2, 2009, Michael said…: yeah i saw them the new hook and ladder is at head quarters. the new medic 12 is being relabled to medic 26 i think.

At 9:34pm on August 28, 2009, Michael said…: no this fire was on geraldine right behind engine house 12

At 10:44pm on June 8, 2009, Michael said…: Yeah Ben
I took all the pics while I was on duty. I would love to get in touch and buy some of your pics.

At 6:17pm on June 7, 2009, Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp said…: Ben, Welcome to the FF 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. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.

Chief William Sharp
Southern Oregon Coast

At 8:51am on June 7, 2009, Leo Cartwright said…: Hi there Ben; I’m 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 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