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Hometown:
Garden Grove Calif
I Live: (City, State)
Valdese NC
Years in Fire/EMS:
8
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
To help others and to give something back to the community that I live in. To try to prevent less fatalities in the fire and ems field.
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Lovelady
Department Type:
Combination Fire Rescue Department
Rank/Role There:
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years With This Department/Agency
2 years
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.loveladyfire.org/
Other Past or Current Departments:
Town of Drexel, Mt Holly, Burke County Rescue
My Training:
FF I, Rescue Tech, Hazmat Operations, EMT, EMD Swift Water Rescue, ICS 100-400 700 800, Wildland Firefighter.
Numerous classes pertaing to Terrorism Diasters, and School Bombing Incidents
About Me:
I originally started my career as a police officer in Calif, then moved to Tenn. where I became a deputy sheriff. After leaving Tenn. in 1991, I came back home to see family thinking of going back to Calif. however I stayed in NC and left law enforcement in 98.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
New ppl who are unfamilar with the area they work
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
Helping others

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At 5:35pm on July 3, 2008, Dallas Roate said…

At 4:04pm on April 19, 2008, Brittany Thomas Sparks said…
My names Britt add me if you like stay safe and may godbless
At 9:19pm on March 30, 2008, Sarah said…
are you meaning like class wise from like intermediate to paramedic. cause ccc does offer a bridger course that im taking right now
At 12:36pm on March 30, 2008, Irene said…
Congrats!!! I passed also. How are things with ya?
At 11:43am on March 30, 2008, 99 said…
Greetings and thank you for the add!!

I am getting quite the collection of contacts in North Carolina - thinking I live on the wrong coast. LOL ;) But then I am getting a mapful.

Great thing about the internet - if I ever decide to drive across country I will never be more than a few hours from a friend -

You stay safe out there.
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At 11:40am on March 30, 2008, boots said…
Thanks for adding me! Have a great day!
At 9:08am on March 26, 2008, Barry Sigmon said…
hey my brother , whats up . Easter was great . Hope yours was as well. thank you for asking . We are saying busy, just entered the grant so we will have to wait and see. Have a god one and chat ya later.
At 10:14am on March 23, 2008, Rebecca said…
Yes, my cousin still lives there and loves it. I have family all over Cali. I hope all stays well, Have a wonderful Easter !!
At 8:33am on March 18, 2008, Kait said…
thanks for the add!
At 7:12pm on March 17, 2008, Bean said…
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