Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...February 11, 2009

I woke up excited today. Despite all my drama surrounding my life, I had something different to do. Today I joined the Morris Township Office of Emergency Management. My study buddy told me about it, and I thought it sounded intriguing and complimented the fire department.

Tonight I got motioned in and right before it we were setting up for the big Valentine Day roses sale at Hillside Hose Company. Many people at the firehouse were wondering why I would volunteer for yet another organization, especially when I am the Secretary for the Officer's Meetings and the Secretary for our 100th Anniversary Committee. I just love to volunteer.

If I had my wish, I would be a philanthropist (and I have been one up until I got an insane mortgage) and I would just volunteer all the time. Ah! I would need a check to arrive in my mailbox for that to happen. But you never know, right?

Most firefighters I know also are EMS trained. But I didn't do well in the CPR class when I had to save the baby. It was so real to me. So from time to time I will mention being a rookie OEMer, now that I'm not a rookie firefighter anymore.

I just love beeing a rookie though.