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November 8
Bill Anderson replied to Michelle's discussion 'Tired' in the group Nursing homes are killing me.
You are still missing the context of the thread. No one is griping about going to nursing homes, just the stupid calls we get from them. I have gotten way better calls from a nursing home than a 911 call.I've been at a nursing home picking up a CH...
October 14
Bill Anderson replied to Michelle's discussion 'Tired' in the group Nursing homes are killing me.
Obviously Sir, you do not run many nursing home calls. You don't see the abuses of the patients and the system that most of us see. Most of the nurses we deal with around here don't halfway speak English, and the simplest procedures that they coul...
October 11
Bill Anderson replied to john wakie jr's discussion 'some funny questions/ comments said to me while operating..feel free to add your own'
At a structure fire. Three engines, two tankers, multiple personnel on scene. Woman walks up and asks,"What's goin on?" I replied, "I don't know."
July 14
Bill Anderson replied to Amber's discussion 'Question for anyone who's done Private Transport!!!!!!!!'
That's the joy of working for a private service. Facilities are always right. They call that customer service. No matter how well you followed protocol/procedure you will always be in the wrong if a facility complains. Even if you prove you were i...
July 12
Bill Anderson commented on Chris Parliman's group 'Not all fire trucks are red'
July 12
Bill Anderson joined Chris Parliman's group
Not all fire trucks are red
formembers whose trucks are not the typical red color.
July 12

Profile Information

I Live: (City, State)
Elmo(Terrell), Texas
Years in Fire/EMS:
34
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
Did not want a typical 9-5 type job. Wanted to do something that was different.
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Texas Lifeline Corp., Dallas, Texas
Department Type:
Private EMS
Rank/Role There:
EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years With This Department/Agency
1
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.tlcambulance.com
Second Department (if appl.)
Elmo Fire Rescue
2nd Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role at Second Department:
Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years With Second Department/Agency
3
Other Past or Current Departments:
Lake Rayburn VFD, Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas
Bonham Fire Department, Bonham, Texas
Day Job:
Paramedic
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Recriutment and retention.
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
Doing something that other people would not do.

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At 3:43pm on February 4, 2009, Patrick B. Kropp said…
happy birthday
At 2:20am on January 23, 2009, Patrick B. Kropp said…
Would love to trade patches with you. My nickname is Elmo and your patch is awsome.
At 10:21pm on December 2, 2008, Bill Heizer F/F E.M/T.-P said…
Welcome to the Nation from Amarillo Texas. Enjoy the site and stay safe
At 5:34pm on July 30, 2008, John Bowers said…
Good to hear from you..Stay safe...John B.
At 2:28am on January 2, 2008, Rhonda said…
Hello Bill...Stay Safe & Happy New Year
 
 

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