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Truck Colors
Replied Dec. 11, 2007
Should volunteer fire departments do rescue?
Replied Dec. 4, 2007
Should volunteer fire departments do rescue?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Dwayne Womble Jan. 10, 2008.
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Profile Information
- Hometown:
- London, Kentucky
- I Live: (City, State)
- London, Kentucky
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 10
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- My father was the asst. cheif of the Laurel County Fire Dept. when i was young so i started setting in on some training and just got hooked to the rush i got from going to calls.
- Relationship Status:
- In a Relationship
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Laurel County Fire Department
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Rank/Role There:
- Firefighter, 911 Operator/Dispatcher
- Years With This Department/Agency
- all together 10 years
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://www.lcfd.net
- Rank/Role at Second Department:
- Driver / Engineer
- Other Past or Current Departments:
- Ky Haz-Mat / WMD / Counter terrorism support Task Force 11 - Regional Haz-mat team bassed in london Ky covering surrounding 8 counties (dec 2005 - jan 2008)
London - Laurel County Divison of Public Safety (Deputy Director Dec 2006 - Jan 2008)
- My Training:
- 150 hour cert.
IFSAC FF1 Written test completed
IFSAC FF2 Written Test Completed
Haz-Mat Opperations
WMD Operations
Nuclear & biological WMD Opperations
Farm Rescue Certified
- About Me:
- I started in the Emergency services when i was 10 years old by training and being support on scenes. When i was 16 i joined TF11 and got involoved in the haz-mat asspect of emergency services. I changed fire departments on april 25, 2006 from the laurel county fire department to the city of london fire dept. i then joined the London Laurel County Rescue Squad. in mid 2007 i went back to my home department and we now are involved in fire and rescue as one department. I am also a deputy director for the London Laurel DPS/EMA where we just take care of the major Emergency incidents as well as arson investigation and meth Lab Destruction and education.
- Day Job:
- Dispatcher - London-Laurel County 911 Communications Center
- Personal Site/Profile:
- http://www.myspace.com/junior1330
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- I believe that the biggest issue facing emergency services in general is the glory race some people seem to make it. Too many people think that Emergency Services is nothing more than a way to get some glory in their community, when it is really about saving lives and property.
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
- The Joy you get from being able to use your talent and time to help someone in need
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Recent Thought of mine
… ContinueThe fire department i am a member of just began doing rescue this year and this has opened up all kinds of training oppertunities but i am currently going to school to get a degree in either fire science or arson investigation and am wanting to advance my traing level up as quick and as far as i can.
I am also on a regional haz-mat team there fore i am lookin for classes in that area as well
Posted on December 3, 2007 at 2:24pm —
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A Fire Fighter;s Life
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Category: Life
It may take you two minutes to read this, but if you do not take the time to read this you are one of the people this post is talk
… ContinuePosted on December 3, 2007 at 2:04pm —
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It's been a while so I have to rethink my way thru it.
I'll get right back to you.
I'd use that one!
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