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EXPLORER ?

Replied Oct. 8, 2008

Becoming an EMT-B
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Tim "snowman"hileman Oct. 4, 2008.

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Well I've been in EMS for 14 years, I wont say I've seen it all, but I have seen alot. There are always a call that will stick out in your mind. You just learn to deal with it in your own way. All of the advice our fellow FF and EMT's, are some so...
November 7
It is good to be emotional. That will make you a better EMT or Medic. The key is not to let it build up inside if you do have a bad call or a call does not go very well. Keeping open communications with your partners and also talking to your frien...
August 8
When I first started 28 years ago there were not systems set up like now. We had to deal with it on our own but now there are things like Critical Stress Debriefing that have get effects on the people that need the intervention. Things can add up ...
June 20
Our emotions are what pull us to serve. How we are able to deal with them is what allows us to keep serving. I like to tell co-workers and new "kids" coming thru training. People die, it`s a part of life. We`re here to help them thru that time. We...
June 18
Bobbie Jo, I'm going on 34 years.....fire and ems.....you see just about everything...the only thing I've never done was a delievery....I've seen death, held someone that didn't make...but I also performed CPR and they are alive and walking....see...
June 15
after a while you just dont see it any more. its easier to deal with the dead instead of the dieing. Its a part of the job. a paramedic gave good advice when I first got on. If they died in your care, they were going to die anyway. You just had th...
June 15
easy bobbie go out for kegs and eggs in the morning with other medics or emts : )
June 15
bobbie jo i have only being in the service for a year and have attended several fatal mvas i find talking to the other members of our brigade the biggest help sure we have had counseling ect but the biggest comfort are my fellow brothers and siste...
June 15

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Hometown:
Mora, MN
I Live: (City, State)
Owatonna, MN
Years in Fire/EMS:
I just got my NREMT-B yesterday!
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
i want to help people, and save lives to the best extent there is, plus i have major adrenelene rushes and feel that i need to be there to help when i hear either a cop, amublance, and/or fire sirens!!


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In a Relationship
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Rank/Role There:
Junior Firefighter/Explorer, EMT - Basic, Other
2nd Department Type:
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Rank/Role at Second Department:
Junior Firefighter/Explorer
My Training:
HCP-CPR and AED certified and NREMT-B
Day Job:
Jake's Pizza
Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
EMS/SWAT/Police/Fire Explorers, T.O.D.D., American Red Cross (DAT)Disaster Services); Girl Scouts
Personal Site/Profile:
http://myspace.com/bobbiejothegreatgeek
Top Issues Facing Responders:
wages, and respect for these men and women that risk their lives for others:)
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
the rush and helping people

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Bobbie Jo

The Best Dedicated Honorary Firefighter i have ever seen:)

The Littlest FireFighter...

The Littlest FireFighter
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The 26-year-old mother stared down at her son who was dying of terminal leukemia. Although her heart was filled with sadness, she also had a strong feeling of determination.

Like any parent she wanted her son to grow up and fulfill all his dreams. Now that was no longer possible. The leukemia would see to that. But she still wanted her son's dreams to come true. She took her son's hand and asked, "Billy, did you ever think a… Continue

Posted on February 18, 2008 at 4:52pm — 2 Comments

Bobbie Jo

Why i am so interested in the EMS/Fire field...?

Ever since i was younger whenever i heard any type of siren...whether it be a Cop car/Fire truck/Ambulance i got this huge adrelene rush and just wanted to get up and go. Though when i was younger i had a huge phobia of all Police/Fireman/Paramedics......i just fought my fear of joining explorers last November. It was the right thing to do for myself...now i have many friends are paramedics/fireman/and police. The main reason why i am joining into this rewarding career field is b/c of my good fr… Continue

Posted on February 16, 2008 at 9:54pm — 3 Comments

Bobbie Jo

FIREMEN DON'T HAVE A CHANCE!!!

Firemen don’t have a chance

When the fire trucks are delayed 40 seconds in traffic, People say:

“It took them 20 minutes to get here.”

When the truck races at 40 m.p.h., it’s:

“Look at those reckless fools.”

When four men struggle with an eight-man ladder:

“They don’t even know how to raise a ladder.”

When firemen open windows for ventilation to reduce heat in fighting a fire:

“Look at the wrecking crew.”

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Posted on February 3, 2008 at 10:37am — 3 Comments

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At 10:56pm on April 29, 2009, M.A. Perkins E.M.T.(aka Tony) said…
congrad. sis im very happy too see you pass your e.m.t.-b ........ im very proud of you sis

Michael A. Perkins, E.M.T.
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At 3:56pm on February 23, 2009, Robert said…
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At 1:09pm on October 16, 2008, Bobbie Jo Bracamonte said…
lol thank you very much! i wish you the best as well!!!! had to add you as soon as i saw your name! but take care and i'll talk to you soon!
Bobbie Jo Bracamonte =)
At 8:16pm on August 21, 2008, Craig Helgeson said…
Hey, the fire dept is going good. I have been on 6 years now and I am treasurer of the relief assn. So whats up with you? What departments are you affiliated with? I seen Rick in a picture that was taken at Gold Cross, what's up with that? Send me an email telling me a little bit about yourself and I will send one back.
At 2:57pm on August 17, 2008, Craig Helgeson said…
Hello Bobbie Jo, I am with Medford Fire, just seen you were from Owatonna and thought I would say HI.......
At 8:21pm on May 26, 2008, Rick Barton-Rhan said…
just a hello ..... be safe
At 10:26pm on May 15, 2008, Ray Waliany said…
Hey there, what's up... Just wanted to drop by and say hi!
At 11:04pm on May 3, 2008, jim robertson said…
hey i just wanted to say you have very sexy eyes hope to talk to ya soon
At 9:25am on May 1, 2008, Paul Dudan said…
hey, just read 'firemen don't have a chance'. great post. that is true every where, even here on the east coast.

btw, what are things like in minnesota?
At 7:54pm on April 30, 2008, Jerry Moore said…
just want to say hi
 
 

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