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Hat's off to the bravery and commitment to the Moore son's. I know that when it comes to a family member being down, hesitation can come into play, put it shows the true professionalism of this family and the hero's it has. May God Bless the Moore...
If this person doesnt want to "fight" fires, is it possible they can respond to fire related calls as a pump operator? This way they are not actually dealing with the "beast" but is still there performing a VERY important job...But, I think if som...
Sounds like who ever is saying this is trying to dectate to other people what their job/roles are and not there roles be. If they are medical and ex firefighter they should have a choice of doing fires too or not, and if they don't want to they do...
I can't tell you what the member should do, I can't tell your chief what to do. I can say that there are fewer and fewer volunteers. I am a volunteer FF and I don't have up-dated first aid. I was a EMT about 30 years ago and left it drop. I help t...
i agree, if you dont feel comfortable going into burning buildings....DONT BE A FIREFIGHTER!! I do not buy the we have interior and exterior firefighters, not for one minute! I do not want to read how we career/vollie do the same job if this is ho...
Wow lots of responses... First the matter at hand: If you are on a FIRE department you should be capable to perform in a fire fighting capacity. To some that means putting the wet stuff on the red stuff. To some, that may be engineer, safety, and ...
I always say if you don't feel comfortable doing it don't do it. if some one tells you do do something an you dont feel comfortale tell them an if they give you a bad time look at them ask them if they would do it. Second learn how to do it on the...
I agree with Andy. There are plenty of other jobs outside of the IDLH area that need to be done. The people in our department that don't wish to fight fire are trained in medical and pump ops. The guys that really want to fight the fires don't wan...
There was fatality in Utah in 06-07 were a fire went across a mowed hay field, can't think of the name of the fire. (brain drain) Would you consider this a grass fire using your definition?
Not bashing or anything just asking.
There's always the side of me that wants to be warm and fuzzy, welcoming everyone to the firehouse, with expectations that they think and feel the same way that I do about the fire service. I wish this was always the case. The truth of the matte...
I consider that a wildland fire and not a grass fire. I guess its more of a "definition" based question. I consider a grass fire when someones normally maintained grass is on fire. To me waist tall "grass" that is on fire is a brush fire.
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- Hometown:
- Albuquerque/Moriarty Area
- I Live: (City, State)
- Estancia, NM
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- just shy of 6 yrs in EMS
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- I joined the volunteer departments as a way of giving back to my community. I have been active in this way of life since I was 13 yrs old. I was considered one of the first cadets in the county when they started that program. Now, one of the members of the first department I was with, is now our county fire marshall. Funny how all of that works. Then late 2003, I had the opportunity to become an EMT. Something that I had always been interested in, especially after my dad had a heart attack (that happen in '96). When I saw what needed to be done and no one was around to help, thats when I knew it was my time to start looking into the medical field. Now, here I am...
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- TCFD Dist. 3 - McVFD
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Rank/Role There:
- EMT - Basic, Other
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 11 years
- Other Past or Current Departments:
- City of Moriarty Fire Dept
Sweetwater Hills Dept. (now known as TCFD Dist. 5)
- My Training:
- NMEMT-B - UNM Health Sciences Dept.
PEPP Classes
First-Aid/CPR
SCBA Training
EVO-II Training
- About Me:
- Been happily married for almost 10 yrs now to my best friend. Volunteer with one of the county fire departments when I can. Normally, my husband is my driver. I use to driver semi-trucks cross country with my husband...you would not believe how many accidents we either came across after the fact of right after they happened. I helped out more on the road than I do at home.
- Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
- Working around the house, doing crafts and photography...I guess you could refer to all of that as side jobs, right?!?!
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Not being able to get a crew together in time; when rig goes down have to first-respond in other fire equipment instead of rescue, political issues that hinder the growth of the department; constant personnel changes. These are just a few things of concern to me.
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
- Been happily married for almost 10 yrs now to my best friend. Volunteer with one of the county fire departments when I can. Normally, my husband is my driver. I use to driver semi-trucks cross country with my husband...you would not believe how many accidents we either came across after the fact of right after they happened. I helped out more on the road than I do at home.
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I am new to this site and so far, i'm liking it. currently, i am not active as far as being a firefighter, just EMS. I gave up the fire about 11 yrs ago. Caught in a scary situation and said that it was time to back out. Don't get me wrong, fire still fasinates me, but just can't fight it. So, that is why I now do the EMS thing...still lets me be a part of my department and community. With that in mind, I am looking at making new friends in NM and all over the world on this site. Would love to l… Continue
Posted on May 13, 2009 at 2:20am — 1 Comment
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- At 7:42am on May 30, 2009,
Duane Dewey Olson said…
- Hi from wi nice site
- At 9:47am on May 28, 2009,
adel said…
- halle
- At 1:01am on May 21, 2009,
johannes jacobus Barnard said…
- Hi Laura thanks a hat will do the trick my dear. if you wish you can send it to
J J Barnard
P O Box 4267
Aston Bay 6332
Jeffreys Bay
Eastern Cape
South Africa
- At 5:39am on May 20, 2009,
Michael Vito said… - Hi Laura, thanks for the add. As in your pictures. I have another picture of the beauty of fire. Please you are welcome to drop by at my site. Thank you and God Bless. Mike, Philippines
- At 1:56pm on May 18, 2009,
johannes jacobus Barnard said…
- Hi lady my name is johannes from south africa. I am a patch collector and want to ask you if you have a fire patch to trade me for my south african patch. stay safe JJ
- At 4:53pm on May 15, 2009,
Jack said… - Laura, thanks for the ad, &welcome to FFN
- At 5:45pm on May 13, 2009,
Fireyladd Chief Sharp said… - Laura, welcome to the FF Nation Bro. 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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