Since joining the department I have went through a multatude of classes including: Firefighter 1-2, Hazmat Awareness, EMT - B, EVOC, NIMS 100 200 and 700 and I am currently working on getting my Automobile Extracation Operations as well as my EMT-Advanced
There are alot of reasons that I joined the fire service. The main reasons being obviously because I have always had an urge to help people in need, maybe thats why I am also a medic in the Army National Guard. Also growing up I thought that the fire department would be a very fun place to work and to this day I have no complaints and I love going to work at the station.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I know at the end of the day that I have given back to society
Top Issues Facing Responders:
I think that there alot of issues facing responders, on the top of the list woould be lack of funding and for the departments that rely on volunteers a lack of people wanting to volunteer. Also everything is constantly changing, everything from adding new subdivisions, new building materials, and all the new medications coming out now.
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Hi there John; 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 will be waiting for members to reply to me.
I also collect Patches and badges; looking for Police, Medical & Fire service patches. If U know someone in these groups and/or U are interested, send me your postal address via my Email I will post you one of my State Ambulance Service Badge, (patch) for exchange of one of your service patches,
My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au (LECAR1@BIGPOND.NET.AU) and/or my address is:-
Leo Cartwright J.P. 246 Kay Street; TRARALGON; Victoria; Australia; 3844
John, welcome to the Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy just jump in anywhere and get your feet wet. 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.
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I also collect Patches and badges; looking for Police, Medical & Fire service patches. If U know someone in these groups and/or U are interested, send me your postal address via my Email I will post you one of my State Ambulance Service Badge, (patch) for exchange of one of your service patches,
My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au (LECAR1@BIGPOND.NET.AU) and/or my address is:-
Leo Cartwright J.P. 246 Kay Street; TRARALGON; Victoria; Australia; 3844
Cheers Leo
Chief William Sharp
Southern Oregon Coast