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Moreau Fire - Saving Property, Saving Lives

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Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function: Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:: 6 Months

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Moreau Fire Protection District

Years With Department/Agency: 6 months and going strong

Dept. Web Site:: http://www.moreaufire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: None.

My Training:: Farm Machinery Rescue Training
Winter Fire School 09 - Surviving the Routing Structure Fire
Winter Fire School 09 - Vehicle Safety and Technology
Winter Fire School 09 - Electrical Problems and Scene Safety

About Me:: I just like being who I am no matter which me it is at that particular moment.

Day Job:: Well, night job; but Night Auditor at a major resort

Relationship Status:: Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://www.handel-ent.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: To save lives and property. To help others during their times of emergency.

Why I Love Fire/EMS: I love helping others in their time of need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:: More and more dangers at incidents and technology makes our lives simpler.

Simpler Lives = Complex Incidents

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After the storm.

Posted on March 8, 2009 at 3:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

We lucked out. Only a few minutes after the 'Calm before the storm.' blog post, we were toned out for weather spotter activation. I went with the Lieutenant of Station 6 and parked at the El Rancho Truck Stop based just outside of Eldon. It was already raining, and nothing much was happening. Once we arrived at the Truck Stop and parked, looking at the clouds it suddenly picked up in wind, and pea sized hail began to drop. During the middle of this portion of hail, we were then toned out by… Continue

Calm before the storm.

Posted on March 8, 2009 at 9:18am 0 Comments 0 Likes

It's currently 8:13 am here in Eldon Missouri and I'm sitting at Station 1 of the Moreau Fire Protection District. We're waiting on severe storms to run through here in a matter of hours. Currently the weather is forcasting tornadoes, hail the size of quarters, and wind gusts of over 60 miles per hour. Here's our current weather report:

Today: Showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Steady temperature around 62. Breezy, with a west wind between 16 and 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29… Continue

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At 1:49pm on February 14, 2009, Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp said…: Terry, 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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