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What State do you live in?: IN

Type of Organization: Paid Fire Department

Job Function: Other

Years in Fire/EMS:: 13

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: N.S.A. Crane Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency: 5

Web Site:: http://www.mariontwpfire.com

My Training:: Mandatory 24 Hour
Basic Firefighter
Firefighter I and II (I.F.S.A.C. on both)
Hazardous Materials Awareness (I.F.S.A.C.)
Hazardous Materials Operations (I.F.S.A.C.)
Technical Rescue Awareness (Rope, Confined Space, Swift Water, Vehicle and Machinery Extrication, Building Collapse, Trence Rescue, and Wildland Search and Rescue)
Instructor 1
Inspector I/II
Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics
Fire Officer 1
Driver/Operator: Pumper
Dragon Slayer (Advanced Interior Attack class at Indianapolis Fire School)

Relationship Status:: Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://www.myspace.com/firefighter_emt2532

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Been around the fire service for my whole life. I joined as a sophomore in high school and its been a wild ride ever since. No longer searching for that elusive career firefighter spot. Recently got on as a Firefighter/EMT-B at the Naval Base nearby....FINALLY. Regardless of if I'm a volunteer or career, its the greatest job on earth and I wouldnt have it any other way.

Why I Love Fire/EMS: being able to make a difference in peoples lives and being a role model for young kids

Top Issues Facing Responders:: Staffing and funding

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It's About Time!

Posted on October 18, 2008 at 2:34pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

Okay, those of you who know me know that for the last 6+ years I've been trying to become a career firefighter. I've been to Indy, Evansville, Bloomington, and Columbus. Even threatened to go to Boston and New York a time or two. So far, I've experienced nothing but heartbreak and disappointment. Flunking interviews and bombing tests. It's been a long hard road and I won't lie when I say that there were a few times when I wanted to give up.

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News from Evansville

Posted on August 30, 2007 at 7:31pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

I have finally heard from Evansville today and I placed 95th. Not bad considering there were about 400 other people there.

But they're only taking 32 people...

Yup, I didnt make the cut again. I was really hoping that I would improve over last time where I placed 81st. Oh well though, I still got Indy.

Hey, look, Boston is hiring spring of '08......

First Blog

Posted on August 22, 2007 at 7:35pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

Okay, so this may not be my very first blog...just my first one on here. Those that have been to my MySpace site know that I do blog on occasion. Just not too often.

Right now, I'm a volunteer here in southern Indiana. I've been in 7 years and I'm currently trying to go career but as some of you already know, its pretty well easier said than done. All the testing and yadda yadda yadda. Anyway, regardless of where I end up, I'd like to get in on a Truck Company (Open'er Up…

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At 11:20pm on January 21, 2009, John Rulli Jr. said…: Slow for now but you know how that goes. Havent had a good fire in abo a mounth. How abo you?
Stay low!!

At 4:10pm on January 21, 2009, John Rulli Jr. said…: Dan, Thanks for the add brother!

At 5:23pm on March 22, 2008, Engineco913 said…: Hey Dan,
Happy Easter to you and your family. Be well and stay safe

At 6:29am on March 17, 2008, SMOKEnPipesJim said…

At 10:42am on March 1, 2008, Engineco913 said…: Hey Dan, LTNC. Hope all is well for you and your family. Stay safe and please keep in touch

At 7:58pm on August 26, 2007, icvfd28 said…: Yeah... Me and dad got tanker 6 out just far enough to back it right back in.

At 5:54pm on August 25, 2007, Jason said…: I like riding the truck more then the engine but also like riding the rescue. Usually try to hit up the truck before anything though. Best kind of work there is

At 10:19pm on August 22, 2007, Mick Mayers said…: They're just great; I went ahead and flipped the departments over anyway. I think it looks better.

At 8:21pm on August 22, 2007, Mick Mayers said…: I'm actually in SC these days; I left the Philly area in 1981 to take the job here. I guess I need to flip around the list of departments from current to first rather than first to last.

At 11:29am on August 22, 2007, Mark said…: Hey brother hows it going? Just stoped by to say hi.
Ya we get some fire out here in GI. Thats about all thats realy good here. I try not to have a bad attitude, but I hope things get better. Thanks for the add. Stay safe