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ALLEN D. MANN
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- Greenville, SC
- United States
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- Hometown:
- GREENVILLE, SC
- I Live: (City, State)
- GREENVILLE, SC
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 28 YEARS IN FIRE
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- I love challenges. I enjoy helping people. I seem to respond well under pressure. The fire service appeared to be able to offer these opportunities for me along with many other benefits. I decided to join the fire service after praying for guidance to find out if this is what GOD'S will for me was.
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Greenville City Fire and Rescue
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
- Rank/Role There:
- Lieutenant, Hazardous Materials Team Member
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 28 years
- My Training:
- Fire fighting, rescue tech, hazmat tech, wmd tech, red cross cpr/aed instructor, fire instructor 1
- About Me:
- Married with two beautiful daughters, both out of school and married. One lives here in Greenville and the other lives in Oklahoma City. I also have a two year old grandson. And proudly, he has me wrapped around his finger.
- Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
- I am a licensed electrician and operate a small electrical business on the side.
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- The top issue is the same with all responders: MONEY! Also working hours. In 28 years, I have seen our pay and benifits go from unsatisfactory to below average. I have seen our work load, responsibilities, and job hazards go from excellent to unsatisfactory. In other words the pay has increased 30-40% and the work load has increase by 65 to 70%, and the calls have increased by 400%
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
- I love the challenge, excitement, benefits of helping people and saving lives.
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