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Walt
  • 50, Male
  • Watertown
  • United States
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I Live: (City, State)
Watertown, Connecticut
Years in Fire/EMS:
5 years since July 03
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
Joined because I like helping others. We are very busy Volunteer department. We average 2000+ fire and medical calls per year. We have 2 firehouses, 94 active members. I also work PT for AMR( American Medical Response) EMT. check out our unofficial fire department site at www.watertownfd.com
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Watertown Fire Department
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role There:
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years With This Department/Agency
Since 2003
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.watertownfd.com
Second Department (if appl.)
AMR (American Medical Response)
2nd Department Type:
Private EMS
Rank/Role at Second Department:
EMT - Basic
Years With Second Department/Agency
4 years with AMR (American Medical Response) Started 11/2004
My Training:
Member of FD Regional dive team.
About Me:
Started college to become a RN. Hopefully I will finish in the next 2 years.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Language barriers within a city. Hard to help people when they only speak spanish. Also most people within the city don't know how to pull to the right when they hear sirens.
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
Love helping people, thats why I decide to go back to colleg to become a RN.

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At 3:51pm on August 21, 2009, Lisa Comnick said…
Hey, sorry for delay. Been 4xing and fishing every weekend during the summer...that is....when I'm not on a call at the station. We have been busy here. Nice pics.
At 7:06pm on August 2, 2009, Angela said…
Hello, back from AMR Stockton, Ca. =)
At 11:13am on May 17, 2009, Lisa Chestang said…
Thanks for the friend add. be safe out there ! xxoo
At 12:31pm on April 22, 2009, Nicole said…
oh nice. well i'm a first year
At 11:12pm on January 17, 2009, Deputy Chief Tim DeNise said…

At 11:28pm on January 6, 2009, misty said…
Thank you so much! same to you!!! please stay safe out there!
 
 

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