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Matt Mahoney
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  • North Carolina
  • United States
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Member, IAFF Local 4672

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August 29

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Hometown:
Norwalk, Connecticut
I Live: (City, State)
Asheville, North Carolina
Years in Fire/EMS:
10
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
It is a profession that I grew up around. My step dad is a professional firefighter and I got to see the career from the inside and knew that was all I wanted to do.
Relationship Status:
Single
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Enka-Candler Fire-Rescue Department
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Rank/Role There:
Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), Driver / Engineer
Years With This Department/Agency
2
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.enkafire.org
Second Department (if appl.)
Enka-Candler Professional Firefighters Local 4672
2nd Department Type:
N/A
Rank/Role at Second Department:
President / Administrator / Commissioner
Other Past or Current Departments:
Formerly full time at Town of Woodfin, NC. Fire Dept.
Past Leicester Fire Dept. Part Time.
Town of Darien, CT. fire department (Volunteer)
My Training:
North Carolina Firefighter II
North Carolina EMT-Intermediate
North Carolina Rescue Technician
North Carolina Hazardous Materials-Operations
Safe Kids Child Safety Seat Technician
NIMS ICS 300
About Me:
Born and raised in Norwalk, CT. Have been living in Asheville, NC for 6 years now. I am currently assigned to C Battalion here at ECFR, assigned to 2 Company. In my offtime, I enjoy cooking, going out to eat, play and listen to music and watch movies.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
In my own opinion; lack of funding, increasingly violent situations upon arrival, and personal health conditions.
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
The guys on my shift are a true family.

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At 3:16pm on August 29, 2009, Maria C said…
Thank you for your service
At 8:44pm on November 22, 2008, Toni said…
Welcome from central Carolina and how are things out west?
At 7:45pm on November 20, 2008, Brandi said…
Hey no problem. Things are great out my way. Getting cold...UGH...how are things up in Ashville? Hope to chat soon.
Brandi
At 5:30pm on November 12, 2008, Terry Ingram, Sr. said…
Welcome To The Family. Keep It Safe. Terry, Sr.
At 8:55am on November 12, 2008, Barry said…
Hi Matt, welcome to the family.
At 9:13pm on November 11, 2008, Leo Cartwright said…
Hi Matt; Leo from Australia, Paramedic, Welcome to FFN hope U enjoy the site and gather many friends during your stay.
If U are interested and If U send me your postal address via my Email I will post you one of my State Ambulance Service Badges, (patch) for exchange of one of your service patches,
My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au
(LECAR1@BIGPOND.NET.AU)
Cheers Leo
At 5:45pm on November 11, 2008, Firehouse Dolls said…
Welcome to FFN
At 5:25pm on November 11, 2008, Robin Inman said…
Hi Matt, welcome to FFN....it's a great place for info and chat. Take care and stay safe.
At 3:09pm on November 11, 2008, dj lee said…
hey welcome to ffn stay safe fight hard.
 
 

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