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Not Sure What to Do???
Replied Oct. 1, 2007
Well we certainly know what the issues are now.
Replied Sep. 25, 2007
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- Hometown:
- Albuquerque, NM
- I Live: (City, State)
- Alpharetta, GA
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 19
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- Initially I started just because it seemed interesting. I actually started on the EMS side of the house and didn't intend to fight fire at the time. I found myself at one point in the position of working for a fire department or not working at all, and it only took one fire after training for me to fall in love with it. Now, I can't imagine doing anything else.
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Alpharetta Fire and Emergency Services, Alpharetta, GA
- Department Type:
- a:1:{i:0;s:36:"Fire/Rescue Department - Combination";}
- Rank/Role There:
- Captain, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), Hazardous Materials Team Member
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 6
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?p=67
- Other Past or Current Departments:
- Valencia County Fire Department, Los Lunas, NM
Albuquerque Ambulance Service, Albuquerque, NM
Superior Ambulance Services, Albuquerque, NM
Grady Emergency Medical Services, Atlanta, GA
Rural Metro Ambulance, Roswell, GA
- My Training:
- FFII, NREMT-P, Fire Instructor II, HazMat Specialist; containment & confinement
- Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
- Adjunct instructor, Medical Education Services; Adjunct Instructor, Georgia Fire Academy; HazMat Technician, Contaminant Control Inc.
- Personal Site/Profile:
- http://myspace.com/firemedic288
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Firefighter safety, volunteer recruitment, retirement benefits
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
- I love life at the station as well as being able to bring order to chaotic scenes.
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National Memorial Weekend
Posted on October 8, 2008 at 12:33pm — 2 Comments
Just a quick vent...
We teach basic firefighter classes the importance of maintaining our tools and equipment. We teach them how important it is for everything to be in good working order.
Why is it, in that case, that there is not a decent sharp knife in any fire station kitchen that I've ever set foot in??? LOL Ever tried to cut an orange with a dull knife?
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 2:36pm — 1 Comment
A probie's welcome letter
1)-Don't wait to be told to get things done around the station. If your
day slows down and your officer is preoccupied, there's a long list of
station maintenance always available to you. Wash blue rags, change roll
towels, organize what's disorganized, clean what's dirty.
2)-Along the…
Posted on December 10, 2007 at 11:11pm — 3 Comments
Things to do (from Billy Goldfeder)
If there was a "list of things to do before we are done" for Firefighters, there could be a wide range of things that we oughta or want to do....and will make a good story in the near future. But the one detail I very seriously mention way more than anything else is for every Firefighter to at least once...attend the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.
Si…
Posted on September 21, 2007 at 6:35pm —
Anybody want to come along?
Well, in three weeks I'll be in Emmitsburg for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial weekend. We weren't able to get our honor guard set up to go, so I'll be going on my own. Of the three Georgia firefighters being added this year, two of them were friends. It's important to me that I be there.
The down side of it all, is that the guy I had been planning on having as a roommate for the trip to share expenses bailed out on me. I'm still going.
I plan to leave metro-Atlanta on…
ContinuePosted on September 16, 2007 at 9:16am —
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Take care and stay Safe.
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Just a quick note to say hello from Savannah! I grew up in Roswell and graduate high school in Marietta so I know just where you are. Stay safe!
I just recieved an email from Gwinnett in regards to my status..I have been placed on the applicant register and will be notified when I will be moving on the the next step. My Capt. at my full time job (Troy Fire) recieved a letter of recommendation from Gwinnett yesterday so I hope that's a good sign. Gotta run...Stay Low and Stay Safe..Johnny B.
Went to my interview yesterday for Gwinnett county and it went very well. I had interviewed with 4 people. I dont' recall there names though, but one of the guys was very cool. He told me that they will be contacting me in about a week or so and he also told me that I did a real good job in my interview and that I had nothing to worry about. Just wanted to let you know how it went. Talk to you soon Capt. Stay low and Stay safe...
What's up bro...I have my interview this week on the 20th for Gwinnett County. I'm Looking forward to it. Talk to you soon. Stay low and Stay safe
Keeper between the ditches and the rubber side down!!!
FTMPTB
Sounds like you and I share similar views on firefighter respect and LODD prevention.
I have a sister that lives in Alpharetta. Thanks for protecting her and her family.
Hate you could not be there. Maybe next time.