Firefighter Nation

Firefighting & Rescue Social / Professional Network

New! Visit FireEMSblogs.com for Hot Content - 40,000+ Members - Invite Firehouse Friends - Not a Member? Join Now
Cody W. Nelson
  • Male
  • Lubbock, TX
  • United States
Share/Send to Friends & Co-Workers 

Cody W. Nelson's Friends

Cody W. Nelson's Groups

Cody W. Nelson's Discussions

Helmet Cameras Banned by Houston Fire Department

Replied Oct 28

Under Armour

Replied Oct 14

Where were you on 9/11/01

Replied Sep 22

 

Cody W. Nelson's Page

Profile Information

Hometown:
Idalou, Texas
I Live: (City, State)
Lubbock, Texas
Years in Fire/EMS:
12
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
Grew up in a small town where everyone has to help with something. I really don't have a specific reason why I joined. Just seemed like the right thing to do. Second best decision I ever made.
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Lubbock Fire Department
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Rank/Role There:
Training Officer, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years With This Department/Agency
5
Dept. Web Site:
http://firedept.ci.lubbock.tx.us/
Second Department (if appl.)
UMC Lubbock EMS
2nd Department Type:
EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid
Rank/Role at Second Department:
EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS), 911 Operator/Dispatcher
Years With Second Department/Agency
8
Web Site:
http://lubbockems.org/
Other Past or Current Departments:
Idalou Volunteer Fire Dept. 97-03
Idalou EMS currently
Wolfforth Fire & EMS currently (EMS Division)
My Training:
TCFP Certified Intermediate Firefighter
TCFP Certified Driver/Operator
TCFP Certified Fire Instructor II
TCFP Certified Fire Officer I
NREMT Certified Paramedic
TDSHS Certified Paramedic
TDSHS Certified EMS Instructor
AHA Certified Instructor
APCO Certified EMD
About Me:
Grew up in big city of Idalou. I call Lubbock home now. I am married to Ashley for five years and have a 3 year old daughter. They are the most important thing in my life. I am involved at church. I am a huge Yankees fan. I am a Fire Safety Clown for the Lubbock Fire Dept. Public Education does wonders to save lives.
Day Job:
Full time Firefighter, Paramedic on the side
Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
Dabble in graphic design.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Personal safety is a top priority. We all should be thinking of making it home after every call.
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
Comradery, family style atmosphere, helping others in need

Cody W. Nelson's Photos

Loading…

Cody W. Nelson's Videos

Comment Wall (13 comments)

You need to be a member of Firefighter Nation to add comments!

Join this social network

At 2:32pm on April 23, 2009, Frank J. Lara said…
S'up C-Nizzle,.. this place is tight , thanks... now I gotta "pimp" my profile... see ya Friday
At 5:17pm on March 30, 2009, Michael Sutcliffe said…
Cooler and wetter? No way, Dude! Didn't y'all just get sleet/snow?
At 7:33pm on February 7, 2009, Chris Hixson said…
As far as I know. Engine, Truck and Haz Mat
At 9:52pm on February 3, 2009, Gonzalo Pazmino said…
sounds good stop by 83 if you get a chance
At 11:50am on February 3, 2009, Gonzalo Pazmino said…
north side of the city
At 12:25pm on February 2, 2009, Seth Stephens said…
I already have if you will go and take a look. LOL! Hope everything is going well. I emailed you about that day you wanted to trade!
At 10:24am on January 26, 2009, Elizabeth said…
Do you have any way of showing me some of your communitcation patches?
At 5:56pm on January 24, 2009, Chris Hixson said…
No, I think Corey will stay at 4. So there should be an opening.
At 12:12pm on January 24, 2009, Chris Hixson said…
Slower than 8... but I'm getting used to it! Hopefully things will pick up when 17 opens. Are you studying for driver? Shorty wants to transfer to the airport, so there will be an opening at 17.
At 7:32pm on January 23, 2009, Chris Hixson said…
Hey! How's the family and #7?

Please send the pic of us on E-8 to my city address...i don't have it.

View All Comments

 
 

Sign in

E-mail

Password
 or Sign Up
By signing in, you agree to the amended Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Forgotten your password?

Latest Nation Member Activity

James L.Hoffman, Jr replied to Laura L. Baehr-Falconer's discussion 'Should a volunteer be forced into doing something they don't feel comfortable with?'
Well guess what.. I am an exterior firefighter have been for over 10yrs and just cause I don't go into a building doesn't mean i'm not needed.. I am the wife of a volunteer interior firefighter. We all aren't career people but being a vollie is ju...
4 minutes ago
Marcus Albright joined charles's group
BLACK FIREFIGHTERS & PARAMEDIC
11 minutes ago
nita updated their profile
14 minutes ago
Marcus Albright and FireDaily.com are now friends
23 minutes ago

FFN eMail Alerts

Get hot content from FFN and FireRescue
FireRescue eNewsletter
Breaking & Daily News
Special Promotions
Webcast/Content Alerts
*Your eMail Address:
 

© 2009   Created by Firefighter Nation WebChief, an Elsevier Public Safety & Go Forward Media, LLC Product -   Partners: JEMS Connect - FireRescue - JEMS
• Contact Us: Report an Issue, Inquire About Advertising & Partnerships
This site is intended for use by current and former fire, rescue & EMS professionals. Non emergency service personnel may be subject to review and removal. Using this site inappropriately to spam/advertise or solicit members in any way will result in account termination. Commercial companies may have profiles, but blogs, forums, videos and photos may not be used for self-promotion.

Badges  |  Contact Firefighter Nation  |  Privacy  |  Terms of Service