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What State do you live in?: MO

Type of Organization: Volunteer Fire Department

Job Function: Fire Chief/Commisioner, EMT/Paramedic

Years in Fire/EMS:: 18

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Carterville Fire Department - Freeman EMS

Years With Department/Agency: 4

Dept. Web Site:: http://www.station51training.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Freeman Ambulance Service - Lead Paramedic QA/QI Officer
Newton County Ambulance District - Paramedic
METS Ambulance Service - Paramedic
Carterville Police Department - Reserve Patrol Officer
Joplin Police Department - Patrol Officer
Joplin Fire Department - FF/Medic
Johnson County Fire District - Captain
Johnson County Ambulance District - Battalion Chief
Warrensburg Fire Department - AO/Crew Chief

My Training:: Firefighter 1 & 2
Fire Apparatus Operator
Haz-Mat Operations
Fire Instructor 1
NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
Ice Rescue
NREMT Paramedic
MO State Paramedic
EMS 400 Instructor
MO 600 Law Enforcement

About Me:: I'm 35 years old and have been in emergency services in some capacity for 16 years. I have worked full time EMS for 10 years and full time FD for 5 years. I have been a volunteer firefighter for 16 years. I am currently working as a full-time paramedic and a reserve police officer.

Day Job:: Lead Paramedic

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I joined the fire service because of family history of firefighters.

Why I Love Fire/EMS: I have a strong drive to help people. I have the urge to learn all aspects of emergency services. I enjoy teaching new recruits to become the future of the service.

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So I am seeking some guidance. I've been in the emergency service career for 17 years this year. I have worked as a career firefighter or medic most of that. I just recently (a little over a year ago…

Posted on January 23, 2015 at 1:10am 1 Comment 0 Likes

So I am seeking some guidance. I've been in the emergency service career for 17 years this year. I have worked as a career firefighter or medic most of that. I just recently (a little over a year ago) became a certified law enforcement officer and been doing that since. I'm at a turning point in my life and need to settle in to a career. I'm torn on what to do. Any positive advise will be helpful.

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At 1:51am on December 20, 2014, Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp said…: Welcome to Firefighter Nation Tony. I'm glad you joined the group. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all.

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