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Cristina M Blanco
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Agricultural-type Rescue

Most of our Ag Rescues are DOAs (woodchipper type), but we should brush up on this for the call that's not. Thanks for the reminder.

Replied Oct 19

Houston Firefighters Face Burglar Bars, Angry Neighbors, Gunfire at Fatal Fire

how sad! those bars keep out the bad guys and keep out the "good guys". Something needs to be done with the way these are installed so this never happens again. My heart and prayers with the family...

Replied Oct 13

Firefighters, Cadaver Dogs Find Woman Buried Under Garbage

wow! This happens way too much with the elderly living in these conditions, and no one knows.

Replied Oct 8

FireFighter Pledge. Take a stand and Sign!!!

Cristina Blanco Pasco County Fire Rescue, Station 35, FL

Tagged: pledge, seatbelt, support, firefighter pledge, equal

Replied Sep 19

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Rob, our dispatchers also get involved in the radio traffic for training. They listen to the traffic on real incidents also because they tone out the mayday signal, multiple pre-alerts, in case IC doesnt catch the initial traffic. You have the rig...
October 27
RIT training can't practiced enough. When RIT training use FF's play the victim and have them call a complete "Mayday" using the LUNAR accronym. L-location, U-unit #, N-name, A- assignment/ air, R-resources needed. When practicing don't forget the...
October 25
Most of our Ag Rescues are DOAs (woodchipper type), but we should brush up on this for the call that's not. Thanks for the reminder.
October 19
Insted of flowing water for indoor RIT or search training we fill the line with air. But you need a regulator and a relif valve because to much air pressure in a hose line could be dangerous to. We keep it at 25 psi.
October 16
that wz a cooker
October 15
how sad! those bars keep out the bad guys and keep out the "good guys". Something needs to be done with the way these are installed so this never happens again. My heart and prayers with the family of the children and the firefighters affected by ...
October 12
October 11
wow! This happens way too much with the elderly living in these conditions, and no one knows.
October 8
I was at home, my mother called me and told me to put the tv on. I couldn't believe what I was seeing, and watched as the second tower was hit. I couldn't pull away. I think of NY, Penn, and DC nearly everyday. I can't forget, I don't want to forg...
October 6
I wanted to join the fire dept after 911 and i just wanted to show my honor to the ones who lost there life on that everyday.
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At 9:19am on October 11, 2009, Hondo said…
Cristina,

Just wanted to make sure you got the email with the link that you were looking for.
At 1:47pm on October 8, 2009, M. Fishburn said…
thank you and your very welcome.
At 11:59am on September 24, 2009, Chief Mike France said…
Thanks for the add.
At 7:14am on September 22, 2009, Chief Mike France said…
3 kids with homework , just 2 for me i know the feeling
At 10:54pm on September 18, 2009, jeff nunziato said…
thank you for add me to your friend list.
stay safe
At 9:23pm on September 18, 2009, Chief Ron King said…
Thank you Cristina for being my friend. Be safe.
At 10:06pm on September 16, 2009, Loyd Dittfurth said…
glad somone else agrees with me
At 9:16pm on September 16, 2009, paul (smokey) cornett said…
have a safe week and weekend . stay safe.
At 2:23pm on September 12, 2009, Bob Kinne said…
Christina,
Welcome to FFN. What station are you with in Pasco County?
I grew up in Z-hills and helped build the station on Chauncey Rd.
Bob
At 10:55pm on September 10, 2009, Fireyladd Chief Sharp said…
Cristina, Welcome to the FF Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.


Chief William Sharp
Southern Oregon Coast

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Hometown:
Dunedin, FL
I Live: (City, State)
New Port Richey, FL
Years in Fire/EMS:
7 years
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
I love helping people. After working in the hospital, doctors offices, and dispatch, I decided to try fire service when I realized I wanted to know what was going on on scene of emergencies. It was my and is still my
" dream " .
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Pasco
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role There:
Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Auxiliary/On Scene Support, Driver / Engineer
Years With This Department/Agency
7 years
My Training:
Fire Fighter I , EMT basic, Driver
Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
Girl Scout troop 737 leader, Boy Scout troop volunteer, Kids Church Vol. and Leader
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Training and safety
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
there is nothing better than saving and helping people

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