Currently I am only certified as a first responder and am a firefighter with in house training only, but plan to get my FF1 and FF2 very soon.
About Me:
In a year and a half I have seen a lot of crazy stuff. I know that there are no text book calls, but lord almighty these ain't your normal calls. We have had house explosions, LP explosions, One massive 3 county flood, and I could go on and on. Less than 3 months into my probation time I saw my first DB and I knew right there and then why I am doing this. To help those who have a chance and to help those who need the help to have a chance. I want to do all I can to keep from having to see that again. Since my time is still very little I will add more as I experiance it.
Its a long time standing family tradition. I have grown up watching my grandfather run out the door to help others in the community and always wanted to experiance the same feeling. I am also a very caring person and try to find every way possible to help others around me in need. I have also been very inspired by others around me and have had personal encounters with my department in my time of need as well.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The adrenalin and the thought that I a mhelping others in their time of need. And the closeness of the department.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
There are many and right now its a personal thing for my department and its not having enough personnel to do the job that needs to be done. There are always volunteers, but the problem is how many of them truly want to be doing it. We have the problem of 20 members, but only a few responding to a call or just putting their time in at the station when things need to be done.
SO just wanted to say hey to all and I can't wait to get to know tons of people and make tons of friends. Firefighting is my passion and I do everything I can to continously learn and get new i deas from others. So if ther is anything anyone would like to know about me or ask me just ask!!!!! I am always willing to answer questions.
just stopping in and wishing you and your family a wonderful merry christmas and a happy new year.if you are called out be careful and be safe sis.if you like give me a hollor on msn .........dont matter if you have yahoo cause i have the windows live messanger and it works with all messangers
Lt. Michael A. Perkins
Oakwood
Fire Department
&
Rescue Squad
Infectionist Control Officer
Unit#37
va.firefighter.37@hotmail.com
Thanks for the add and welcome to fire fighting and true there is no text book call up here in ohio in oct. we had our first ever train drialment it was crazy and it was on fire but we never know when something that big will happen we just learn how to work the call and read the SOGs
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Lt. Michael A. Perkins
Oakwood
Fire Department
&
Rescue Squad
Infectionist Control Officer
Unit#37
va.firefighter.37@hotmail.com
Glad to see young people with a passion for firefighting like you. Good luck and stay safe.
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