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Hometown:: Thomasville, NC

I Live: (City, State): Thomasville, NC

Years in Fire/EMS:: 25 years

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:: In NC in a volunteer department. After there I became involved in a local rescue squad and then decided to pursue a career in the firefighting profession.

Relationship Status:: Married

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: City of Thomasville 815 S. Hwy. 109, Thomasville

Department Type:: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Rank/Role There:: Lieutenant, Driver / Engineer

Years With This Department/Agency: 10

Dept. Web Site:: http://www.thomasvillecityfiredepartment.com/

Other Past or Current Departments:: Fair Grove Fire Dept. Thomasville, NC
Thomasville Rescue Squad Thomasville, NC

My Training:: FFI & II, Medical Responder, NC Level II Instructor, Certified Fire Officer I, & Driver Operator

About Me:: I am working on my Associate Degree at a local community college. On my days off from the fire department I spend time with my wife and three (3) boys their ages are 17, 13, and 2 1/2. I have a wonderful wife and a great marriage. I guess the reason I became a firefighter was because I have been around the fire department my whole life. Basicly I am a third generation firefighter. My grandfather was a fire fighter, also my father was and then me and my brother. I was the only one to make it a career.

Side Jobs or Other Organizations:: Adams Transport, Davidson County Employee

Personal Site/Profile:: http://www.myspace.com/taz_68

Top Issues Facing Responders:: in our area not enough pay for the job we do, even though we may not fight fire like New York Fire Department when we go on a call we put our lives on the line just as they do.

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:: Knowing that I can help make a difference in someones life.

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Missing From: Mitchell County, NC
Missing Date: 6/24/0009 12:00 AM

Contact: Mitchell County Sheriff's Office
(828)688-3982 OR 911

Circumstances: RALEIGH 1:24 AM -- The Mitchell County Sheriff`s Office is searching for 2 missing children. Last seen on Roan Mountain in Mitchell County. Parents lost sight of the children while returning to a public parking lot on the mountain. If you have any information regarding this abduction, call the Mitchell County Sheriff`s Office immediately at (828) 688-… Continue

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Trying for a grant

I would like everyone who reads this to help me out for my sons school. Please go to http://hamburgerhelper.com and click on find a project on the right at the top of the page. Then find a state which would be North Carolina and then search for the program with the Technology project and click on it. Last scrool to the bottom and add a comment in support of the project. I hope you all will help me out. Grant ends March 31st 2008 so get comments in quick. Thanks!

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Can someone tell me how to add my pictures or a picture off the internet and make it my back drop? I am new to the site and need some help. I am also not the best on a computer, but can do a little. So try to make it simple for me. Thanks in advance!

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At 2:32pm on April 15, 2008, Heart of a Hero said…: It's been a while since I've come over and said hello - so I wanted to take a minute and do it - -hope you're doing great and staying safe!

Come by and check out my page leave a comment if you'd like. Thanks!

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At 10:34pm on February 29, 2008, ROUNDMAN said…: There is some on line classes that you get a certificate for 4 hours. It is cfitrainer.net it is a real good site

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At 3:02am on November 26, 2007, Anna said…: Thanks for the add! Nice homepage you've got. Take care and stay safe!

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