EVERYONE GOES HOME
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EVERYONE GOES HOME
This group is for all of those who support the "Everyone Goes Home" initiative by the National Fallen Firefighters Association.Be safe, Be responsible so everyone goes home.See More
EVERYONE GOES HOME
This group is for all of those who support the "Everyone Goes Home" initiative by the National Fallen Firefighters Association.Be safe, Be responsible so everyone goes home.See More
EVERYONE GOES HOME
This group is for all of those who support the "Everyone Goes Home" initiative by the National Fallen Firefighters Association.Be safe, Be responsible so everyone goes home.See More
Profile Information
- Type of Organization
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Job Function
- Secretary / Treasurer, Firefighter / EMT-Basic
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 9
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- New Florence Volunteer Fire Co. #1
- Years With Department/Agency
- 9
- Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
- Loretto Community Fire Company, reciently turned in my key and pager d/t school time constraints, unfortunately
- My Training:
- FFI, PA State Essentials of Firefighting, PA certified EMT-B, CPR, PHTLS, EVOC, ACLS, NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800, Instructor I
- About Me:
- I am a 23 year old graduate of Saint Francis University. I have my Master of Physician Assistant Sciences (MPAS). I take my boards on June 18th 2009. I have run with the New Florence Vol Fire Co for 9 years. I also pick up shifts at the Laurel Valley Ambulance service. Being a part of the fire service has been one of the most rewarding and fullfilling parts of my life.
- Day Job:
- Graduate student
- Relationship Status:
- Single
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- I have been around the fire service my entire life. My father and grandfather are firefighters. I also wanted to help people, this is the primary reason for my membership
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- I love helping people and the way it makes me feel.
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- I believe the top issues facing small volunteer responders is a limited budget and equipment that is not up to current standards.
Me, Dad, and my brother Matt
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Grant 2008!!
Posted on November 24, 2008 at 9:44pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Thank God after 3 years of "dear johns" and "sorry about your lucks" we received a much needed grant from the Feds. We received approx 86,000 dollars for Operations and Firefighter Safety for new SCBA. Ours where in dire need of replacement. This is a great addition to our personal protection. We received a grant in 2005 for 25 new sets of turnouts, helmets, boots and hoods. I am extremely pleased that we as a department can finally provide a proper, safe full PPE ensemble for our firefighters.… Continue
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