Karen Young 60, Female Ashdown, AR United States: Like

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Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function: Secretary / Treasurer

Years in Fire/EMS:: 3

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Wilton VFD Wilton Arkansas

Years With Department/Agency: 3

Dept. Web Site:: http://wiltonvfd@yahoo.com

My Training:: Fire Fighter, 1st Responder

Day Job:: Home Health Nurse

Relationship Status:: Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I have always wanted to be a fire fighter. once I got on the Wilton VFD, I studied and took the 1st responder exam and passed. I like being able to give help where it is needed. And as a FF and 1st responder, I can do that.

Why I Love Fire/EMS: helping others who are need of help

Top Issues Facing Responders:: The need for better safety equipment and more funding for the smaller departments. Without these smaller departments, alot of homes and people would be lost.

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Injured FF Entry

Posted on May 6, 2008 at 10:12am 0 Comments 0 Likes

Hey Everyone,

I wasn't trying to decieve anyone by posting the blog about the injured FF's. It was sent to me by a friend of mine who is an Alabama-Coushata Indian and also a FF. I just thought I would let everyone elese read about the FF's being hurt if they had not read aything on it. I also tried to put up the web site that this article came from but couldn't get it to paste. (knowing me I did something wrong in trying to paste it....lol) So please accept my apologies if it was… Continue

Another Injured FF

Posted on May 5, 2008 at 10:08am 2 Comments 0 Likes

Hey...

Another Firefighter has been injured at a working car fire from "projectiles". While not a new problem, one other fairly recent event was when a FF in Windsor Locks, CT was seriously injured when a hood strut "took off" and shot into his leg, thru his bunker gear, seriously injuring him as well. THAT CAR FIRE WAS ON Sunday November 21, 2004. Upon arrival the fire was confined to the engine compartment. During companies gaining access to the engine compartment, a Firefighters had… Continue

Just me

Posted on March 14, 2008 at 10:00pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

Had a bad grass fire yesterday. Since we are a volunteer department, we were lucky that the fire happened at the time of day that it did. When it was first called out. I was the only one to respond. After I got to the fire and hosed it down using our brush truck I was able to get it under control and as luck would have it, I ran out of water JUST as our pumper arrived ( another member heard me talking to SO telling them I was I R to the scene). He had just gotten off work when he heard me… Continue

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At 2:18pm on July 20, 2008, michael wilson said…: One question though. Big wedding or no?

At 2:17pm on July 20, 2008, michael wilson said…: Well, young lady, September 6th is good for me. That gives us all time to prepare. God bless you both.

At 12:08am on July 4, 2008, michael wilson said…: thought that i would say hello and happy fourth of july. be safe and God bless you all.

At 2:01pm on June 13, 2008, michael wilson said…: hi, honey

At 9:59pm on March 14, 2008, Ross said…: Welcome from maine stay safe out there

At 5:39pm on March 9, 2008, Jim aka Bick said…: JUST DROPPING BY TO SAY WELCOME TO FFN. I AM SURE YOU WILL ENJOY THE SITE.YOU CAN ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO, AND BE SAFE OUT THERE