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Hometown:
Youngstown, Ohio
I Live: (City, State)
South Pymatuning Twp.
Years in Fire/EMS:
10Years
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
Became a volunteer and loved helping people I was hooked!
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Farrell City Fire & Rescue- Farrell, Pa
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, Private EMS
Rank/Role There:
Firefighter / EMT-Basic, EMT - Basic
Years With This Department/Agency
3
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.cityoffarrell.com
Second Department (if appl.)
Shennango Valley Area Ambulance Service
2nd Department Type:
Private EMS
Rank/Role at Second Department:
EMT - Basic
Years With Second Department/Agency
5
Other Past or Current Departments:
I started out with Coitsville Fire & Rescue in Ohio, I was then offered my 240 training after being there for less than a month i took my 240 and shortly after took my first responder after tht i decided that i wanted something more and became an emt i have been working on an ambulance full time since I was 18 years old and I am now half way through Medic School.
My Training:
Firefighter 2B, Ohio Emt-B, Pa-EMT-B, Fire Instructor, Extrication Instructor, Confined Space Rescue, Swift Water Rescue, Truck Operations, Firefighter Rescue, Multiple Live Burn Trainings.
About Me:
I am also a Member Of The EMMCO WEST EMS STRIKE TEAM From NW PA I SPENT 23 DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS FOLLOWING HURRICANE KATRINA.

I Also Am A Volunter For South Pymatuning Twp. Near Sharpsville, Pa

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Mercer County, PA Line Of Duty Death

PA FF LINE OF DUTY DEATH FOLLOWING HEROIC RESCUE ATTEMPT
Wednesday, March 5, 2008

We deeply regret to inform you that 21 year old Pine Township (PA) Firefighter Brad Holmes has died in the Line of Duty, passing away this morning after being burned over 75 percent of his body in a house fire last Friday that also took the life of a civilian.
FF Holmes (who is also the President of the FC) is the brother of the Pine Township’s Fire Chief, Chris Holmes and the son of their Assistant Chief, Joe Hol… Continue

Posted on March 10, 2008 at 9:53am — 1 Comment

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At 6:08am on August 18, 2008, RONI said…
Trumbull County Fire, EMS & Public Safety Expo 2008 Presented by the- Trumbull County Firefighters' Association Trumbull County, Ohio - Vendor Spots Avaible For more info. : GO TO tcfirefighters . COM WEB SITE Expo will be held @- Eastwood Mall Expo Center 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles, Ohio 44446 October 10th (12 PM – 8 PM) October 11th (10 AM – 8 PM) October 12th (10 AM – 5 PM)
At 3:55am on May 5, 2008, RONI said…
JUST THOUGTH IF YOU ARE INTRESTED IN ATTENDING AN A FIRE EMS EXPO:
Trumbull County
Fire & EMS Expo 2008
Eastwood Mall Expo Center
5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles, Ohio 44446
http://www.eastwoodexpo.com/

October 10th (12 PM – 8 PM)
October 11th (10 AM – 9 PM)
October 12th (10 AM – 5 PM)

Check out our Website for more details!
http://www.tcfirefighters.com

Being held by Trumbull County Firefighter’s Association
At 12:18am on March 13, 2008, Doug said…
Ok, I'm pretty sure I know who you are now. You were sitting on the front of your engine when Andrew Jr. and I came out from making sure the bulk of the fire was knocked down.
At 1:04am on March 12, 2008, Doug said…
Were you at the Ivanhoe Rd fire about a little over a month ago?
At 12:12am on March 12, 2008, Doug said…
Cool beans, I'm sure I'll run into you at a scene sometime.
At 3:39am on March 11, 2008, Doug said…
What's up? Nice to find another local on here.
At 12:27am on February 22, 2008, Angi said…
things are going well- been up north about 3 years- got married last year and hopefully will be starting nursing school this fall. . . . what's new with you???
At 11:58am on February 20, 2008, Angi said…
Hey Fink. . .Been a long time- how have you been???
At 11:48am on October 30, 2007, Kayla Bartlett said…
i am doing good. How have you been? Hope all is well for you. take it easy.
At 9:44pm on August 21, 2007, Kayla Bartlett said…
Hey what's going on?
 
 

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