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Hometown:
Monessen
I Live: (City, State)
Monessen, PA
Years in Fire/EMS:
12 years EMS, 9 years in Fire Svc.
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
I'm an EMT, inspired by my Uncle since I was little, and It has been a life long dream for me to be a firefighter.
Relationship Status:
Single
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Monessen Fire Dept. No.2 (Hilltop)
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role There:
Captain
Years With This Department/Agency
9.5
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.station81-2.org
Second Department (if appl.)
Carroll Twp. Fire Dept.
2nd Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role at Second Department:
Firefighter
Years With Second Department/Agency
1
Other Past or Current Departments:
-Mon Valley EMS (1997-2004)
-Rostraver Twp. Vol. Fire Dept. No.1 (Webster) (1998-1999)
-Tri-Community Ambulance (1998-Present)
-Monessen Fire Dept. No.1 (Downtown) (1999-2000)
-Monessen Fire Dept. No.2 (Hilltop) (2000-Present)
-Brownsville Ambulance Service (Summer 2001)
-USS MVW Fire-Rescue/Security (2006-2009)
-Carroll Twp. Fire Dept. (2008-Present)
-EMS Southwest (2009-Present)
-Jefferson Hills Fire Rescue (2009-Present)
My Training:
-Basic Fireman
-Essentials of Firefighting
-Basic Rigging for Rope Rescue
-EMT
-EVOC
-Vehicle Rescue I, II
-Firefighter I
-HAZ MAT OPS
-NIMS
-Structural Burn
About Me:
I'm 27 years old and I'm a full-time EMT, certified through the PA dept. of Health. I'm a firefighter for the Monessen Fire Dept. No.2, Hilltop station, Carroll Twp Truck Co.63 and I'm a part-time firefighter at Jefferson Hills Fire Rescue. I love being a firefighter, it's my favortie thing. I've been active with Monessen Fire Dept. since March of 2000 and I'm currently an appointed captain by my Chief Officers.
Day Job:
Firefighter/EMT
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Concerning volunteers:
1. Lack of training
2. Lack of interest
2. Limited manpower
3. Lack of funding
4. Ego trips
5. Politics
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
It has been a life long dream for me.

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At 12:38pm on November 20, 2009, Shaun Hansen said…
Its great that you have the need to discuss your opinion. If you feel passionate about a topic then you should feel the way you do. I only respect that. I may not agree with some of the things that were said, but you know that is my opinion. Not everyone is going to agree, but we all listen, and thats what make the service we are in the best in the world. We can disagree and still respect anyone that has the courage to bring up the topic. Keep doing what you are doing brother. The best things that people did throught out history are those who went outside the box and started to question things that were never before brought up. So keep your thoughts going, just realize that others are on the other end of it that just as you are very compassionate about serving in the service... take care, be safe and keep in touch...
At 5:03am on November 11, 2009, capt4021 said…
I respect your opinions as im sure i have offended other people and i know where your coming from with the training. There is a company to the south of us that all you need to run for chief is 200 hours of training. So i know what you mean. But as for your comments don't worry about it.
At 11:34am on November 4, 2009, Alyssa Koloc said…
Well I'm really hoping there is an EMT class offered around here soon.. I'd really like to do it..

MY dad does a wonderful job helping me out when he can & a lot of the guys on the fire department are very good at helping me.. along w/ some of the guys from local departments b/c i'm the youngest girl to be on the department in our area, so i'm thinking they are pretty pumped to have new blood involved..

i wonder if the titans will win this wk'end.. haha..

& yes, i used to play volleyball, run track, & i've played softball up through this year, but im unsure if i want to play this year.. i wanna be involved in the departments & making sure i have everything ready for college & such.. ya kno?
At 11:11am on November 2, 2009, Alyssa Koloc said…
Yes, I would like to do EMT on the side.. I'm a first responder right now, but after high school graduation I plan on taking my EMT-B class.. Hopefully that will go well for me too, I believe that's a 150 hour class.

As far as my hair, I hate to cut it.. I really do. I'm going down to the station tomorrow before class to work with the instructor to see if I can get it, hopefully it all pans out! BUT worst comes to worst, my hair will eventually grow back out.. Now what kind of hood or nomax are you talking about? I don't believe I've ever heard of it, & what's the difference?

My dad helps me learn everything a lot quicker because when I come home we like to talk about things to keep everything sorted out.. It's nice to have someone at home that you can ask quick questions to or get a better understanding.. SCBA's with long hair do suck tho!

I checked out that site you sent me, that's absolutely hysterical. I never put two & two together.. I remember that game like it was yesterday when the guys stomped on that damn terrible towel, ohh boy was my dad upset!

Hope you had a good wk'end! :)
At 12:24am on November 2, 2009, Bob Jones said…
Hi Jeff, Nice to meet you. My sone and I are volunteers for Brentwood Station 116 and I work for Duquesne Light Co. and have worked on your rigs now and then.
At 8:09am on November 1, 2009, Paul said…
Well at least everyone is OK. That happened to another company earlier this summer, we heard it all go down on the radio while we were on a run. They had a 1 ½ story ordinary, working fire on the first floor. They struck the fire and were doing overhaul. 1 minute later they called a mayday and were asking for ambulances. They all got out with minor injuries. But it was a basement fire that took off on them when someone opened the basement door while everyone was doing overhaul. It all happened in a matter of minutes. The scary thing about that is that on a still alarm/ working fire by us you get 2 engines, 2 trucks , 2 chiefs, a RIT ambo, RIT truck, RIT Field officer, 1 Squad and a command van. That’s about 25 members with 25 sets of eyes but no one caught that it was a basement fire. And by no means am I knocking them, but sometime you get that tunnel vision and go right for the obvious fire and miss the fire that you cant see in the walls right under your feet. Be safe.
At 12:27am on November 1, 2009, Paul said…
Hey Jeff

Sorry I have not responded for a while. Its been slow at work. Other shifts are getting fire, but it keeps missing us. I meant to ask what happened at that fire with your department. I’m glad to hear that everyone is OK. How did it get behind them?
We got beat into a fire the other day, I was pretty pissed. The shootings have died down. The drunks are always entertaining. You have a facebook?
At 12:03pm on October 30, 2009, Alyssa Koloc said…
Well I hope to pursue my future in firefighting & emt.. Who knows. I'd like to have other jobs besides.. But EMT on the side, along w/ firefighting! :)

It would be sooo cool to run into one of the players, that'd be pretty sweet! :) BUT I believe the Steeler's have a bye this wk'end?! Correct? Hmmm.. I forget lol. Anyways, they are the best! :) Jerome Bettis is one of my dad's favorite players.. "The BUS" LOL.

Class sucks, but hey, we all have to do it.. & my dad isn't my instructor for class.. One of my guy friends is though from a local community.. But my dad does do a wonderful job at helping me.. Just having troubles pulling my nomax up with my hair.. I'm thinking I may have to cut it, otherwise it gets stuck & there will be no way I can get my SCBA on in 60 seconds.. & We have to order me a new face mask b/c I can't get a tight enough seal beings my face isn't long enough.. Ughhhh all the problems, so frustrating & irritating!
Have a good wk'end! :)
Alyssa.. & thanks, it's one of my favorite senior pictures!
At 2:00pm on October 29, 2009, Alyssa Koloc said…
My dad is the Training Officer.. & I'm just a rookie!

It sounds like you've had a very busy life as well.. Lately I've been wiped out, like none other! It's insane! All I want to do is sleep & sleep.. did I mention sleep? :) Haha, just too much going on!

Steelers bars, ehhh? My dad would go crazy if he was ever given the chance to go to a home Steelers game! It's kind of a big deal to him he's a huge fan.. & again, I'm following in his footsteps! Besides Heinz Ward.. well, he's my boyfriend.. :) :) Hahaha.. he's my favorite Steelers along w/ Troy Polumalu (however the **** you spell it! Lol!

Well, have a good day! I'm just getting done with my classes at school, then I'm going to head off to work, tan, & then FF1 class.... yayhh goo me! :( Haha, have a good one! :)
At 10:45am on October 28, 2009, Alyssa Koloc said…
Yah, it's cool following my dad's footsteps. It's kind of our thing.. We are pretty close!

Being busy is a good thing, it just sucks when you would like to have time for yourself. I love to busy tho, it keeps me out of trouble.. Haha.

I'm jealous that you are sooo close to Pittsburgh! I love THE STEELERS!!! Good game they played the other night against the Vikings too! :) :) :) You should do some work & get me tickets! :)

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Just moved up from FFN veteran to FFN Salty Dog. Wahooo!! : )
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Just moved up from FFN veteran to FFN Salty Dog. Wahooo!! :: )
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Jeff Gaudio replied to MikeR's discussion 'Which is better Backdraft or Ladder 49?'
"The only problem with this job is that there's no place to hide. It's not like having a bad day selling log cabins. You have a bad day here, somebody dies, and that's not f*****g good enough." (Sorry, just had to add that)
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Jeff Gaudio replied to Travis Bowers's discussion 'PLEASE MOVE OVER FOR THE BIG RED ENGINE!!!'
Such Bullsh**. If a vehicle has emergency lights and siren, it should be a law for traffic to move. Hell, for that matter, they should just eliminate lights and sirens in the states that don't enforce a mandatory law to yield the right-of-way for ...
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Jeff Gaudio replied to MikeR's discussion 'Which is better Backdraft or Ladder 49?'
Ladder 49 is a chick-flick. That's as simple as I can put it.It is a love story and is all mixed up. He had a kid that was 10 but he was still a rookie. Then movie never showed when he had a second child either. As soon as the movie started and I ...
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Jeff Gaudio replied to CHIEF NORMAN's discussion 'Getting Back to Basics Nozzles & Hose streams'
true, that's where i keep mine until i tag in.
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Jeff Gaudio replied to CHIEF NORMAN's discussion 'Getting Back to Basics Nozzles & Hose streams'
Plus if you hold the nozzle at arms length and get knocked over, you can hit the fire by moving the hose, like you said. This is the first thing I was taught when I became a firefighter.
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Jeff Gaudio replied to CHIEF NORMAN's discussion 'Getting Back to Basics Nozzles & Hose streams'
1. They're not wearing scba 2. I would use a straight stream, not fog pattern 3. I'm guessing they're on a roof so I hope there isn't guys inside because these guys are pushing the fire and gasses back in the structure 4. They should be hitting th...
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Jeff Gaudio replied to CHIEF NORMAN's discussion 'Getting Back to Basics Nozzles & Hose streams'
I was going to comment on that but you hit the nail on the head.
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Jeff Gaudio replied to Jay Nicholson's discussion 'Would you?'
I would wear pink anytime. For this it is for good cause, and the other reason is that chicks dig guys who wear pink.
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Absoultey. I didn't mean safe-ish is better than no safe-ish myself, just how I figure other departments see it. I'm all about being safe-est; unfortunately in our line of work, this will be a never ending topic.
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