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Donnie Bathje
- 39, Male
- Sarasota
- United States
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shaving and your department rules..
Replied Nov. 22, 2008
Fireproof
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Eck Dec. 8, 2008.
Think before dissing firefighters!!
Replied Feb. 7, 2008
Best Part Time Job in the World........LOL
Profile Information
- Hometown:
- Bradenton, Florida
- I Live: (City, State)
- Sarasota, Florida
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 23
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- The desire to help others in a time of need. Honest and admirable career. Satisfaction of accomplishments throughout life.
- Relationship Status:
- In a Relationship
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- North River Fire District Palmetto, Florida
- Department Type:
- Combination Fire Rescue Department
- Rank/Role There:
- Captain, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 10
- My Training:
- Florida State Certified Paramedic, Fire Officer One, Firefighter, Live Fire Instructor. A.S. Fire Science
- Day Job:
- Lead Fire Academy Instructor as well as EMT/Paramedic Instructor
- Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
- Not really a job. But on Saturday nights I race stock cars at our local track. I actually lose money but it is fun as hell.
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Staffing and honest benifits
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
- People saying THANKS
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I Wish
I wish you understood the things that I have to deal with every time I respond.
I wish you never understand the things that I have to deal with when I respond to an emergency.
I wish you had to see the things I have to see.
I wish you never had to see the things I have seen.
I wish you knew the feeling I get when there is nothing I can do but to watch someone perish.
I wish you never know the feeling I get when there is nothing I can do but watch som
… ContinuePosted on November 21, 2007 at 10:30pm — 3 Comments
Safety
Call it a pet peeve but why is doing the right thing at the right time so hard for so many, especially the "Old Guys". That being said I have been in the fire service since I was 18. So yes folks at the ripe "old" age of 37 I have 19 years on the job. I have continued to adapt when needed. Refemember no Nomex hoods? I wear it all the time. SCBA was for interior attacks only. Bullshit, SCBA should be worn on every fire, i.e. structure, vehicle, dumpster anything except maybe a brush fire, even
… ContinuePosted on September 1, 2007 at 10:02pm — 3 Comments
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DEE
If I remember correctly, your over in St.Pete area, well my husband and I went over to Clearwater/St. Pete for a day trip-the beaches of Clearwater are awesome-unlike ours over here in Melbourne-We have little sand and lots of rocks...We ate at "Rockway" it came recommended by the FD guys at station 44. Great food/views.
Stay safe G.
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