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Bulldog16
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  • East Stroudsburg, Pa
  • United States
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Hometown:
East stroudsburg, Pa
I Live: (City, State)
East Stroudsburg, Pa
Years in Fire/EMS:
4 1/2
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
I wanted to serve my community and give back to the people. I always wanted to be a firefighter because my grandfather was one.
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Acme Hose Company # 1 Station 21 East Stroudsburg, Pa
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role There:
Lieutenant, Firefighter
Years With This Department/Agency
4 1/2
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.eaststroudsburgfire.org
My Training:
Basic Vehicle Rescue Tech, FF1
About Me:
I have been a firefighter for the past 4 1/2 years. I have basic vehicle rescue tech level certification along with FF1. I am qualified to drive our rescue truck.
Day Job:
Pharmacy Tech
Top Issues Facing Responders:
The lack of commitment and training....
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
Being able to help someone else that is in need...

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First Fire as an Officer 21-9-2

I finally got my first real fire as an officcer...It was Saturday March 15th..My buddy Joe and I were sitting in his livingroom watching tv, and the tones went off....A working garage fire next to the garage we had only six months before...We had a great knock down and it felt great finally getting that first fire under my belt and I know I have a lot to learn about being an officer...Peace and God Bless to all...

Posted on March 29, 2008 at 12:01am —

Bulldog16

A Call To Remember

Last Thursday November 8 started out like any old thursday's did in the past. At the end of the day it would be a day to remember for everyone. I got up around 8:30 am and went to my doctor's appointment. While I was listening to my doctor my pager went off and then it went off again. I thought it was an automatic alarm and the second page was a cancel. Boy was I wrong. The second page was for more man power for a working two family house and it was fully involved on arrivual. I was on the fourt… Continue

Posted on November 13, 2007 at 11:39pm — 3 Comments

Bulldog16

East Stroudsburg firefighter ready to make sacrifices to fight fire


Name: Ken Vetesy


Age: 25


Lives in: East Stroudsburg


Family: Mom Vicki, dad Ken Sr., sister Heather, 32, brother Nathan, 18, sister Makayla, 16, girlfriend Pam, bulldog Mack


Job: Pharmacy technician for Rite Aid Pharmacy; he is also a full-time studen

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Posted on October 9, 2007 at 11:52pm —

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At 7:21pm on March 18, 2009, Gabe Alvarez said…
hey bro , are you interested in swapping patches, let me know if your interested, thanks
At 11:46pm on December 24, 2008, Erin Davis said…
Its a long time since ive sent you a message. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. It is xmas day here and im on standby for xmas and new year.
Sitting at headquarters with one of the machine operators. It is going to be a long festive break. We are already up to fire 26 besides our own prescribed burning programme. The bush is really drying off. I hope this message finds you and all your family well and safe. Have fun and good luck for the 2009 season.
At 2:47pm on November 7, 2008, Chad said…
Hey man hows it goin?
At 10:13am on August 7, 2008, Chief25sr said…
Whut up bro ???
At 11:03pm on May 14, 2008, Bob said…
Thanks for the add Bulldog.............stay safe.
At 10:11am on May 3, 2008, Shelly said…
Hi Thanks for the add. Stay safe out there
At 12:53am on February 17, 2008, Erin Davis said…
Hi Bulldog16, Thanks for the friend invite thats awesome. It was great hearing from you. I use to work in a Pharmacy when i was 16 - 20 in the dispensary. I learnt heaps, and found it was very rewarding. I fight bushfires, or our ZNative State forest Wildfires. We also do prescribed burning as well. Ill sign offf for now might catch ya in the chatroom Erin.
At 3:28pm on February 2, 2008, turk182 said…
just checking in to say hello and i hope all is well and stay safe.
At 12:56am on January 19, 2008, Engineco913 said…
Anytime, thats what brothers do for one another. Keep alert, be well, and stay safe
At 12:39am on January 19, 2008, Reese Odom said…
no problem you can never have to many friends. u also stay safe and God bless as well
 
 

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