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Joe Alvarez
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New SCBA Technology ...please watch
Replied Dec. 1, 2008
New SCBA Technology ...please watch
Replied Dec. 1, 2008
New SCBA Technology ...please watch
Replied Dec. 1, 2008
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Profile Information
- Hometown:
- Miami
- I Live: (City, State)
- Pembroke Pines, Florida
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 14 years
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- I joined for reasons of admiration for the proffesion . In uncertain times where the brotherhood tradition seems to fade . I will always love the fire sevice and I encourage the younger generations to preserve our long traditions , which is one of many things that makes our preffesion unique , special something to be proud of ..."Leather Forever"
FF. Joe Alvarez
- Relationship Status:
- Separated
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
- Rank/Role There:
- Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 14 years
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://www.miamidade.gov/MDFR/
- My Training:
- I am a firefighter , paramedic , driver operator , air deployable diver ..machine operator ... I have assisted in MCI consortium for level 4,5, and 6 . with hospitals , and other agencies .
- About Me:
- I am a strong believer of traditional values .. hard work earns the respect from others . . I am one to say a job worth doing is worth doing right . I believe in doing the right thing even though sometimes it is not the most popular decisions. I always encourage others to take pride in what they do , those that join with and for the right intentions . I
- Day Job:
- I work additional hours on the firedepartment .. whether its on the squad , driving the rigs , or hauling on the bread box(rescue).
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- changes in administration . The loss of experience as large number retire , not helping a smoother transition in the next generation resulting in fleecing of traditions and the image that is being lost as respectful healthcare proffesionals, and public servants . The threats of loosing our collective bargaining rights due to weak unions and big changes in an ever growing large fire department . The threats of cuts on taxes and funding for fire and ems services .
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
- I admire the brotherhood , the fact that we take care of each other in the worst conditions and we help those want and need help .
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i live in weston but volunteer with bso and most of the time out station37 , 14 and 27 thats where i got o work with some of the guys from sta 63 hazmat on a couple of mvas on 95
im starting the process of getting hired with pembroke pines fir dispatch tough
be safe brother
wheres that station at ?