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Hometown:
cumberland, ri
I Live: (City, State)
cerrillos, nm
Years in Fire/EMS:
6
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
BIG trucks!
well, that and belonging to a big family of goofy firefighters...
Relationship Status:
Single
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
turquoise trail volunteer fire dept.
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role There:
Firefighter, EMT - Basic, Administrative Staff / Team Member
Years With This Department/Agency
6
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.ttvfd.com/
Second Department (if appl.)
santa fe county fire - wildland
2nd Department Type:
Combination Fire Rescue Department
Rank/Role at Second Department:
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years With Second Department/Agency
1
Web Site:
http://www.sfcfire-wildland.com/
My Training:
emt, structural, wildland, hazmat, sawyer, air ops
About Me:
yep, that's me.... what did i do now?
Day Job:
wildland firefighter/ sawyer
Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
offsite administrative and fire service support services / web design
Personal Site/Profile:
http://www.santafesupport.com/
Top Issues Facing Responders:
lack of volunteers, economy
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
it's an awesome feeling to be able to help your fellow humans

my '58 ALF

toys of the trade

an original american flag - fly it proudly
"She never begins an attack, nor, when once engaged, ever surrenders: She is therefore an emblem of magnanimity and true courage. ... she never wounds 'till she has generously given notice, even to her enemy, and cautioned him against the danger of treading on her."
happy holidays to all!

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krys

ISO - he came, he looked around, and he went....

Man, what a let down.
Well, not really.... more like relief.

9am this past Monday morning the ISO guy showed up, as well as 2 reps from the state fire marshall's office. It turned out to be no big deal. Since we're one of 15 districts that make up Santa Fe County Fire, he had all the communications stuff already on file. Our water systems had some improvements, which he would call around about today and tomorrow, and we've really had no major development in our district since the last ISO.

So… Continue

Posted on December 23, 2008 at 6:35pm — 3 Comments

krys

ISO and the "oh my god, they're coming WHEN??" that comes with it

If you're in a volunteer department and haven't had an ISO inspection in a while... start working on it NOW... because when you get that call, all your members will scatter like cockroaches when the light turns on...

The week after I got laid off from my county fire wildland position for the season, my volunteer department got the call that we were having an inspection 3 days before christmas... how nice. just so happens, i had nothing to do....

... i have been at the station 10 hours a day fo… Continue

Posted on December 19, 2008 at 9:33pm — 9 Comments

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At 3:14pm on December 24, 2008, AFD said…
Hi Krys :o)

Hey San Diego is Beautiful right now
the rain has let up for the time being
and the air is Wonderful blue ski's
and small white clouds moving over
head to the east,theres Snow in our Mtns
Awesome snow caps too : )
hey You have a Beautiful Christmas OKay

Hugs to you,Always your bud, Anthony
At 2:19pm on December 9, 2008, Joel C Kelley said…
It is beautiful here, some parts of the island remind me of NM, in their scenery. Our fire dispatch sounds for all the world like SF county!
At 12:59am on December 9, 2008, Joel C Kelley said…
Welcome to the nation from a former Hondo VFD guy! NICE 58 ALF, too. Nice to see some of the SF county personnel coming onto the site.
At 11:32pm on December 6, 2008, Bill Heizer F/F E.M/T.-P said…
Welcome to the Nation from Amarillo Texas. Enjoy the site and stay safe .
At 2:05pm on October 29, 2008, NYFireengine said…
Krys , Nice site....Just thought I let you know we had a little taste of winter back east last night....We had about 6 to 8 inches in Otisco,NY just south of Syracuse,NY...Have fun stay warm ....JD
At 6:54pm on October 27, 2008, Chan Rivera said…
hi krys i in 39 years and in office long time be safe "Chan"
At 6:02pm on October 27, 2008, John said…
thanks 4 the add have 2 go but i hope 2 chat soon.
At 4:54pm on October 27, 2008, Chan Rivera said…
welcome to ffn from NY be safe
At 1:06pm on October 27, 2008, Dennis Brown said…
Welcome to FFn. from the jersey shore
At 7:55am on October 27, 2008, Don Sims said…
Welcome to the nation Krys from the mountains of E. TN.. Take care, stay safe, and have a great week.
 
 

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