Jake Stiltner's Friends

Jake Stiltner's Groups

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: In 15 years I've had a few, some good some bad. If you're really interested just ask and I'll tell ya about 'em.

My Training:: With all the certifications running out, getting recertified, and becoming obsolete I'll say that I am currently certified as or was at one time certified as:
NREMT-P
ACLS
PHTLS
NRP
PALS
PEPP
HAZ-MAT FR
HTR II
Cave Rescue
Confined Space Rescue
Search and Rescue
Field Team Member
Vehicle Extrication

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: When I was growing up my neighbor owned an ambulance service, so I literally grew up around it. It only seemed natural that when I became certified as an EMT at 16 that I would go to work for that same company. Then at age 20 I became the third NREMT-P to practice in our county. Now 15 years later his service is closed and he has passed away but I now manage a local service and continue to practice as a medic.

Why I Love Fire/EMS: This is what I've wanted to do since I was a kid, I'm living my dream here.

Top Issues Facing Responders:: Lack of respect between competitive agencies and their providers. Erroneous denials by CMS and private insurers for medically necessary services resulting in budget cutbacks and as an end result lower standards of care for our patients.

At 10:44pm on March 15, 2008, tkeen841 said…: Dont usually even find anybody that knows were Grundy is much less find someone from Grundy...last time I was there the whole town was gone...

At 12:38am on January 1, 2008, M.A. Perkins E.M.T.(aka Tony) said…: lol how are you doing jake ........this has too be a small world.hope you had a wonderful new year

Michael A. Perkins
Infectionist Control Officer
Unit#37
OakWood
Fire Department
&
Rescue Squad

At 1:40am on September 7, 2007, Firefighter Nation WebChief said…: Welcome to Firefighter Nation!

Be sure to check out the groups page to find some that may relate to you, easily post/upload pictures and videos, start discussing topics in the forums, write your own blog and of course, invite all of your friends and fellow responders to Firefighter Nation. You can use the 'invite' tab at the top to send a note to you e-mail contacts, or post a bulletin on your MySpace or Facebook profile.

Have a great weekend and thanks again for being part of our social network!

Web Chief

At 6:25pm on September 4, 2007, Kelly said…: Hey Jake...will do in keeping in touch-I've noticed on here that the new people are popular with others just wanting to up their friends count LOL I'd love to pick up some new friends! - never hurts to have too many...I'll look for ya on myspace

At 7:57pm on September 3, 2007, Kelly said…: Hi Jake!! and welcome. May I be your first friend here?? lol wanted to shout out to a fellow Virginian :) hope you had a great holiday