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Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function: Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:: 5 yrs.

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Brumley,Mo.

Years With Department/Agency: 4 or 5 years

My Training:: Our department is all volunteer and what little I have been able to do on my own has been very frustrating.Work gives me a hassle for having to leave early, for both my first responders and fire 1 and 2 class.

Day Job:: 911 dispatcher

Relationship Status:: In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I became part of the services because a friend said I should come to a meeting some time they were lacking in volunteers,I went. 2 weekends later they had a burn excercise,I was all over it.Even got a good first hand look at a back-draft scenario.In a strange way it was beautiful and ever since I've been hooked!

Why I Love Fire/EMS: Fighting the fire.

Top Issues Facing Responders:: Training and safety.

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When the blaze is raging!!!

Posted on March 3, 2008 at 9:01pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

Last night was agood reminder of why I enjoy this job so much.I know,I don't get paid for it,but, I consider it my duty to help out the community in any way I can.And this is where I have found my calling.

I'm not like some who are born into it or it's a family thing.I went to one call and I found myself wanting to help others.I wanted to be there to do what I could no matter how small the job or what the sacrifice.I found where I belong.

I found the brotherhood and the connection… Continue

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At 9:12pm on March 30, 2008, Jerry Moore said…: just wont to say hi

At 4:14am on February 10, 2008, Jim aka Bick said…: HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE FFN . FEEL FREE TO ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO, ONE CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY FRIENDS IN THIS WORLD . HAVE A GREAT 08 AND STAY SAFE OUT THERE.