Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter, First Responder, 911 Operator/Dispatcher

Years in Fire/EMS:

5-6 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Rather not list online

Years With Department/Agency

5-6

My Training:

FF 1 and 2, Hazmat operations, NIMS 100, 200, 700; First responder, Auto extrication, strategy's and tactics... plus a few more...

About Me:

Ok About me, I am easy going, fun, honest, Loving, Caring, Hardworking, Adventurous, Dependable, Accepting, Genuine, Country, Rough around the edges; but soft as well. I am a good guy, just get to know me and you will see. I work alot but make time for the people whom I really care about. I love to just hang out and relax at the house or go out on the town, just not all the time. I am looking for someone who will basically take me for who I am and not try to change me... I also enjoy helping people and I am a volunteer firefighter, that is in my blood and probably always will be. I am looking for someone who can be my "counter-part in crime", meaning someone who will be there with me when the chips are down, ok the counterpart in crime statement really has nothing to do with doing anything illegal... Just wanted to clear that up... I am a hard worker and am going places in my life, but I am also a down to earth country man. I know when to dress up and when to just wear jeans. I most of all am looking for a women, that pretty much knows where she wants to go in life. Someone who will throw a blanket on me when I fall asleep on the couch, or bring me a cold drink when I have been out working in the hot sun. I just someone who is not afraid to show they care, through the little things, it does not always have to be said. I also want to be able to give that same kind of care back to that special someone. I want to be able to throw your clothes in the dryer when your in the shower so they are warm when you put them on, or surprise you with a dozen roses just because it is Tuesday. I am a pretty simple guy, yes I work alot and I am very dedicated to the activities I do, but I am also a very loving and intellectual person. I am not a person that requires alot of tangible goods, but the occasional back/neck rub suffices.
I am a man of many interests, I love working hard and would someday love to run my own farm or at least a hobby farm, also I can have a wild streak now and then or even sometimes be the life of the party, or other times just keep to myself. Also I love fresh flowers and even like to make occasional arrangements, this stems from I once was a delivery driver for a florist. I can be both parts the hard core (used to be a police officer), to the soft (worked for a florist)... So if your lookin' for a guy with a zest for life, look me up... P.s. I really don't care for drama, or people that lie, cheat or put others down, I mean jokes are jokes, but you know what I mean... If this is not you good luck in your quest...
Vaya Con Dios....

Day Job:

Plant Chemist/Laboratory

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/granthinder

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Just wanted ot help people and make a difference in my community... Most of us are not your normal kinda people, we step up when the going gets tough and don't give in to much...

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping people....

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Numerous, we are the first line of defense and protection for the communities we live in... I feel there is alot more focus on homeland terrorism, as is needed. As well as an expanded influx of multi cultural communities and the need for multilingualism in most emergency response jurisdictions.