Recently got to go on a mva with the fire department. What a rush! I was apparently quite nervous when the call came out. I did not make the first out squad but did get to go with the Tanker. The firefighter who I went out to the scene with was nothing short of amazing.



I say that because he knew I was nervous. I was already on station when he walked into the station. I was back at the lockers donning my turnout gear when Dave came in and said Let's Roll! I grabbed everything i could… Continue

It is official!! I just got voted on as a probationary firefighter on Attica Fire Department. Woo hoo!

I did find out on the 23rd of December that I passed the mandatory firefighter class. Glad that is over, now just have to get the HazMat out of the way and resume training at the department.

As I have been going through the class, I realize one thing. I have been in this business for 18 years and I feel I taken the firefighter for granted. I am embarassed to say that but feel I have. The SCBA aspect of the job was very difficult for me. I did not realize I have a mild form of clostrophobia. I will admit it was very scary at first but did manage to make it through the practice practicals.



The thing I need to say about the firefighter itself. It takes a very special person… Continue

I just recently started the mandatory firefighter class in hopes to become a member of the Attica Fire Department. I understand it can be somewhat intense but I am looking forward to the challenge. The group that makes up the Attica Fire Department are a great bunch of guys who I would have no problem trusting my life to. I just want to return the favor. Wish me luck!!

This has been a very memoriable weekend. I worked Saturday and did not do anything until early evening. We then has several motor vehicle accidents which included utilizing many services which included the air ambulance. In the course of 5 days, there were approximately 10 flights from our area ONLY.



I want to say that the services that I work with are nothing less than the best. I have made countless friends over the course of 18 years and hope that I have developed a respect with… Continue