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Hometown:
Sturbridge, MA
Years in Fire/EMS:
23
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
I am a third generation fire fighter, and feel it is my way to give a little of myself back to the community
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
East End Fire co. Tamaqua
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role There:
Firefighter, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer
Years With This Department/Agency
23
My Training:
Essentials, basic fire police, evoc, rit, vehicle rescue, structural burn, nims, haz-mat awareness, first responder, and incident comand, just to list a few!
About Me:
I grew up around the fire service, my grandfather, father and step fathers had all been members of the company.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Lack of funding, volunteers and the lack of pride within the younger members of the rank and file.
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
We're all just one big happy family, most of the time!

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Moved

I recently made a few big changes some of you may already know this but for those of you that don't, I am back with my ex and moved to be with her and the kids. I am looking into joining a fire dept. near here. will keep you all informed and update my profile as soon as I get a chance!

Posted on July 24, 2008 at 1:40pm —

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June 14 Bike Run

Posted on March 15, 2008 at 11:59pm —

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RIT Call in neighboring county

Flames Damage Double-block Home




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Posted on January 2, 2008 at 2:09am —

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New Year's Eve Crash

Deadly Crash Blamed on Slick Conditions




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Posted on January 2, 2008 at 2:00am —

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Tax Relief for FireFighters

Congress Passes Bill Protecting Volunteer Incentives ............ International Association of Fire Chiefs The International Association of Fire Chiefs issued the following news release: Fairfax, Va. - This evening, Congress passed legislation designed to protect the benefits provided to volunteer firefighters from federal taxation. H.R. 3648, the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007, includes a provision that will specifically exclude from taxable income any property tax benefit and up… Continue

Posted on December 20, 2007 at 5:19am —

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At 8:43am on February 8, 2008, Tim said…
Hey Leroy, i checked the tracking number, the coat should be in today. I will get it in the mail to you today. Thanks a million. P.S. I am sending you a patch I got. Its not ours since we do not have any. but hope if you collect them it will work. Thanks a million again. Tim
At 10:53pm on February 1, 2008, Tim said…
EE, Thanks for the coat man, Sorry if I cant spell good right now, running on 2 1/2 hrs sleep. If I may be of any asistance to you in the future please drop me a line.
At 2:36am on January 29, 2008, Kelly Davis said…
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At 2:12am on January 29, 2008, Kelly Davis said…
any questions lmao......

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At 5:45pm on January 20, 2008, Bobbie Jo said…
hey ee779,
Thanks for the compliment on my future tatt. i love it too....i think it is so cool:) Have a great night and stay safe out there bro:)

Bobbie Jo
At 1:35am on January 2, 2008, Rhonda said…
Hello ee779...Stay Safe & Happy New Year
At 11:07pm on December 28, 2007, Patrick Brock said…
the info you gave me helped me and some other new members. thank you and i hope you have a happy holidays!
At 11:06pm on December 11, 2007, Missy said…
Hi!! thanks for the info!
At 7:34pm on December 6, 2007, Gina said…
thanks my dad is one as well and i been a lot of calls with him and i'm always asking questions 2 but i just want to get other peoples advice as well..
At 11:47am on November 29, 2007, Peter Lupkowski said…
Hey, how was your trip to the big city of NY?

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