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Brett Johnson
- 24, Male
- Thomson, IL
- United States
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How Are You Dispatched?
Replied Oct. 22, 2009
How Are You Dispatched?
Replied Oct. 22, 2009
How Are You Dispatched?
Replied Sep. 14, 2009
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My stations first engine due is older then most its a 1997 Frieghtliner FL-70 5 man cab 1250 gpm top mount, P pump 2000 gallon tank, deluge/ monitor gun.this engine has just normal firefighting equipment
we are about the same, volunteer rural station, we have 5 mins before dispatch tones us again.
seriously tho, if you are not interested in the topic why would you even read it... not tryin to be an a$$ or anything but if the topic of the discussion doesnt catch my eye im not going to read it anyway and leave smart a$$ remarks throughout...
Depends on the situation, In the city we have an 01 or 02 Freightliner holds either 4 or 6 personnel, 500 gallons i don't know the gpm, and i don't know the cost. If it is out in the county, we have an 02 or 03 Pierce holds 6 personnel and 1500 gall…
2008 international 5 man cab with a seagrave 1500 gpm 1250 gal tank. Side mount pump panel, 4 tower scene lights, jaws, saws and truck tools. Also has cribbing and ventilation fan. Bought it brand new and has been a great truck so far, unsure of the…
one tone for info, two tones for emergency calls...
**tones**
attention Thomson fire and ambulance personnel, have a report of a two vehicle accident, multiple injuries, with entrapment IL rt 84 just north of town...repeat... followed by KIC390 sava…
I guess i could expand a little bit, we can throw in first due tankers and brush rigs too... our first due tanker is a 1999 Peterbilt, 4000 gal built by Custom Fire. has rear and both side chutes, all hydraulic and fully operational from inside the…
sweet, love it when people have pics! we also have a gmc 4500, its a 2005 set up as a brush rig. with a 500 gal tank and a small 500 gpm pump. i like the truck, were thinking of doing away with the duallies and going to super singles and putting 36"…
Profile Information
- Hometown:
- Fulton, IL
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 1 year
- Relationship Status:
- Single
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Thomson Fire Protection District
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Primary Rank/Role
- Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Driver / Engineer
- Years With Department/Agency
- 1 year
- Second Department (if appl.)
- Savanna Fire Dept.
- 2nd Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Rank/Role at Second Department:
- 911 Operator/Dispatcher
- Years With Second Department/Agency
- 1 month
- My Training:
- FIREFIGHTER/EMT BASIC, ICE WATER RESCUE, HAZMAT AWARENESS, ENGINEER, RIVER RESCUE, GRAIN BIN RESCUE(SEMINAR ONLY), AUTO EXTRICATION, 911 DISPATCHER.
- About Me:
- well, im 24 and single...i love to be around my friends, and most are firefighters, so my life basically revolves around FIRE/EMS... I love the volunteer department, but i would like to make a full time job out of it...my goals for the next year or so are to work on my firefighter 2 and NREMT Paramedic specialist and apply for a paid dept. in my area...i am currently training to be a 911 dispatcher at Savanna 911 center.
- Facebook or Other Online Profile:
- http://www.myspace.com/chevyornothin
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- I grew up around firefighters, my uncle was a firefighter, and my aunt was an EMT for 16 years, I absolutely love it, couldnt think of anything better to do with my life!!
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- ITS THE TOUGHEST JOB YOU'LL EVER LOVE
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- DEFINETELY BYSTANDERS, AND STUPID DRIVERS!! ITS REALLY NOT THAT HARD TO GET THE HELL OUTA THE WAY!!
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 10:55pm on April 2, 2009,
Nikki C. Saunders said…
- Hey thanks. I hope everything is staying calm down there in Illinois. Here, there is not much of anything going on except for snow and more snow. Kinda makes you wonder what fire season is going to be like this year! Just thought I would say hi and see how you are. Can't stay long, I have homework to get done and handed in tomorrow morning, so I guess I better get going. Thank god it's almost over for these two classes! Anyways, stay safe and good luck in your career.
Nikki
- At 6:41pm on December 30, 2008,
*FF-Cowgirl* said… - Thanks for the request!...
Good luck in your career as a ff...
Stay safe and Happy New Year
*Bonar*
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