Firefighter with medical back ground, also trained in Haz-Mat
About Me:
I spent all of my years transporting patients by chopper or ground. I worked in a level 1 trauma center then a burn unit and finally a small town hospital.. I was a rescuer during 9/11 and I struggle with the memories. I joined a VFD to try to bring my skills to the small town department.
Day Job:
Medical field Trauma, ICU, etc
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
My dad set the example, help anyone, anytime, any way you can. He would rush in when no one else would.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
you get the chance to make a difference in people's lives
Top Issues Facing Responders:
lack of qualified instructors and too small of a budget in small town departments
ASHES TO ASHES:9/11 by R.L. Morrison get a copy of my book buybooksontheweb.com. This is a look at my time at ground zero, interviews with FF, survivors, rescuers and families. NEVER FORGET
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Congrats Bob -- I've ordered mine! Gave me chills reading your account of finding the torso and juxtaposing it with memories from your grandmother's kitchen. But that's what it was like. I'm sure it will be a good read. -- Lou
Indiana Brother -- thanks for your work at Ground Zero. Please send me your mailing address to lou@louangeli.com and I'll send you a DVD that we recently completed - "Answering The Call: Ground Zero's Volunteers." It's a very positive piece.
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Your brother in Greenup IL
Lou