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my way to keep in touch with my brothers in florida

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for those who are still in the fire district or those who have left on good terms
May 28

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Hometown:
pensacola, florida
I Live: (City, State)
van buren, arkansas
Years in Fire/EMS:
15 years
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
to help others,and to follow in my great great great grand fathers foot steps.
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
warrington fire district, escambia county florida
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Rank/Role There:
Firefighter, First Responder, Driver / Engineer, Other
Years With This Department/Agency
5 years
Dept. Web Site:
http://warringtonvfd16.com
Second Department (if appl.)
fdny
2nd Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Rank/Role at Second Department:
Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), Hazardous Materials Team Member
Years With Second Department/Agency
10
Top Issues Facing Responders:
trainning what can i say, alot of departments dont train daily and they should. and agencies getting the money they need to run and staf the daprtments.
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
seeing the smile of the one you saved or from the family memebers of the person. it is a great feeling knowing you helped them ouy

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At 10:45pm on June 28, 2008, Jason G said…
soory about not getting back as soon as I should have. I finshed up recruit school again and finally got my assignment. I am 11's on University. It is pretty cool. How have yall been weathering the storms up that way?
At 8:08am on April 29, 2008, Louis said…
There is more that then anyone knows to being a firefighter. I found that letter in a book. But you are right seeing the smiles on their faces, that makes my heart smile.
At 9:34pm on April 20, 2008, Jason G said…
are you still up in Van Buren? I am at Little Rock back in recruit school. Nothing like being in the Rock though
At 12:22am on January 29, 2008, Paul said…
Matt,

Hey man what's going on?. Yea the old Smokey's had a kitchen fire. We have a a working fire for the last three shifts now. Getting tired, need sleepy !!!!. Check out the Escambia Firefighters group. STAY SAFE !!!!
At 6:23pm on January 7, 2008, Paul said…
Matt,

What's up brother besides you getting married ?. Congratulations !!!. Keep in touch and stay safe.
At 9:09pm on December 26, 2007, JERMAINE said…
HEY THERE MY NAME IS JERMAINE WATSON I AM FROM WEST SIDE FIRE DEPT. IN ST.ALBANS,WV AND I AM INTERESTED IN TRADING PATCHES WITH YOU: MY ADDRESS IS

JERMAINE WATSON
106 BEVERLY STREET
ST. ALBANS WV 25177

SEND YOUR ADDRESS TO ME SO I CAN MAIL OUT YOUR PATCH:
AGAIN THANX, MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOURS
At 2:13am on December 13, 2007, Stephanie Childress said…
Hey! I hope you are having a great week!
 
 

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