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Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, Fire/Rescue Department - Combination

Job Function: Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:: 19

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: White River Twp Fire Dept. Greenwood, Indiana

Years With Department/Agency: 18

Dept. Web Site:: http://www.wrtfd.org

My Training:: FFI/II, Hazmat technician, Driver ops Pumper/ aerial operator, Fireofficer/ stratagey and tactis, EMT-D, Nims 1,2,7,8, Building construction,
Technician level in Rope, Swift water rescue, Collapse, Trench,

About Me:: Been in the fireservice since starting as a Cadet firefighter my sophmore year in 1987, I became a full member in 1989. We were a Vol dept with Pt-time paid to now a Career staffed dept. I have been around long enouge to see the growth from farm land to the large middle to upper class housing developments and alot of commercial areas. I have worked 10 + years on a ambulance, 5 years on a pvt service and 5 with Wishard Ambulance Indpls. I have held several ranks in the fireservice as whole and presently an engineer on a engine company.

Relationship Status:: Divorced

Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://myspace.com/jameacham

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Always had a intrest since I was a little boy. The part where the firefighters save the day was cool. The Brotherhood is so impressive with the family like atmosphere knowing that someone always has your back and vise versa. I love giving a helping hand wether it be for the less fortunate, rendering aid when someone has a need or when the risk vs benifit swings in someone elses favor and I may have to give my all trying to save another.

Why I Love Fire/EMS: The self satisfaction of knowing that no matter what your turning a - incident into a + incident

Top Issues Facing Responders:: CHANGE! lets get out of the 70' mindset and move with technology and todays current status. Don't get me wrong traditions are great and sometimes fun but let's not let it comprimise our safety.

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Iraq, Indiana soldiers prepare to leave, 2 brothers leaving as well.

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I'm posting this due to the fact that I have several friends leaving for Iraq this week. As I'm sure everyone has heard that there is a "Going Away Ceremony" for all of the Indiana soldiers leaving and their family and friends Wednesday at the Dome. As Wednesday approaches please say a prayer for them as they prepare to fight for our country. Chris is on his second round of duty leaving his wife and a special little angel coming in April. They are expecting a baby girl And Tyler( one ofmy… Continue

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At 10:37pm on June 3, 2008, Nathan Burnette said…: Meach,,, Whats up hope that you are doing ok...Later

At 8:31pm on January 2, 2008, Kit deitsch said…: thanks for the add.. be safe happy New year

At 9:16pm on January 1, 2008, Joel Swanson said…: Hey Jim,
Happy New Year To You!
Let hope 2008 is a Super Year...

At 12:00pm on January 1, 2008, Nathan Burnette said…: Hey Jim add me as a friend if ya want.. Hope that your holidays went well.. catch u at the FD meeting I hope..Later dude