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Jay 34, Male
Dayton Ohio
United States

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Hometown:
Dayton,Ohio
Years in Fire/EMS:
18.. started as a cadet and worked my way up
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
I was a huge fan of Emergency and then as I got older I found all the different aspects of Emergency Services (police, fire,ems, rescue) to be amazing, so i was drawn head first into it.
Department Type:
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Rank/Role There:
Firefighter
Years With This Department/Agency
2
Second Department (if appl.)
Greene County Sheriffs Office- Xenia,Ohio
2nd Department Type:
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Rank/Role at Second Department:
Other
Years With Second Department/Agency
8
Web Site:
http://www.co.greene.oh.us
Other Past or Current Departments:
started out as a cadet, then worked my way through the ranks to finally become a sergeant. Worked both paid and volly at several departments during my years in the fire service
My Training:
Level 2 Firefighter, Rescue Technician (heavy rescue, confined space, advanced auto extrication, rope, ) Fire Investigations, Fire Company Officer, former EMT B
About Me:
started out as a cadet when I was 15, 33 yrs old now..have been in either fire or law enforcement since that time. I have seen alot of great people come and go and alot of changes both good and bad come through the pipelines
Day Job:
Deputy Sheriff
Personal Site/Profile:
http://www.myspace.com/rcr2921
Top Issues Facing Responders:
need for more dedication, especially in the volunteer departments, funding..we need more money!!
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
kickin ass and breakin glass!!

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Priceless

Ok, this is definitely one for the priceless books... We get dispatched out on a possible structure fire, detached garage near a residence. It is almost 0100 hrs and about -5 degrees outside. Our chief and fire marshal(shift commander) go enroute, as do our engine and squad. I go enroute driving our pumper tanker with my partner and a rookie. Mutual aid companies also answer up that they are enroute. The chief and FM get in the area and ask for a confirmation on the address as that is not a corr… Continue

Posted on February 28, 2008 at 11:44am — 3 Comments

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phone call

Ok..so here is my first FFN blog.. i have blogged about stuff on myspace and gotten laughs and marks or whatever the hell they give you on there, but none of it really means much..lemme tell ya about a call i got the other day from one of our cadets..

This particular cadet is super gung ho when it comes to the fire service. He took a level one class earlier this yr, gives a ton of time to riding when he can, and pretty much knows his stuff for a cadet. He was calling to tell me that he…

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Posted on December 2, 2007 at 2:58pm — 3 Comments

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At 8:33pm on November 22, 2008, Leo Cartwright said…
Hi there Jay; Leo from Australia, Paramedic.
Notice U R on -line Just to say hello. I don't think I have ever meet a Deputy before. Over here we just have State police.
If U are interested and If U send me your postal address via my Email I will post you one of my State Ambulance Service Badges, (patch) for exchange of one of your service patches,
My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au (LECAR1@BIGPOND.NET.AU)
If i am suited; please add me to your collection of friends.
Cheers Leo
At 2:15pm on November 15, 2008, Chantell said…
Hey! Im not in Mechanicsburg anymore.. but I do see Marsha from time to time. Shes on my myspace.. so if u have myspace u should look for her.
At 11:52pm on November 10, 2008, Crystal said…
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MyHotComments I have not heard from you in a while! I hope that all is well and that you are having a good week! Remember a veteran tomorrow. Nov 11th Veteran's Day!
~PROTECT THY BROTHERS~
Hugs and Kisses
Crystal

At 1:24pm on November 8, 2008, Martin Johnson said…
Jay, I just wanted to let you know that the patches you sent arrived the other day. Thank you for the trade.
The patches are a welcome addition to my collection. Please consider giving me a 'call' when you get some other fire dept traders. I have some others in my trade drawer. Take Care.
Martin
At 11:50pm on November 3, 2008, Martin Johnson said…
Jay, 4 patches went out Oct 24.
Martin
At 9:01pm on October 27, 2008, Ohio_20354 said…
hey hey hey LOL
At 7:55pm on October 27, 2008, rob elliott said…
hey brother did you get the patches that i sent you and just wondering if you would like a fire department shirt and hat sent to you what size are yoiu and what is your address again so that i can send it to you then can you send me a fire department shirt xl and a hat back to me
At 12:25am on October 23, 2008, Martin Johnson said…
OK, That's great. Please send them. Which of mine would you like?
Martin
At 10:59pm on October 21, 2008, Martin Johnson said…
Hello Jay, Thanks for getting back to me. I'm into fire patches only, and the few police patches that I did have were sent to a collector in California.
I have looked at your list, and am interested in all 5: Mason, OH; Miami TWP F/Resc, OH; South Media F/Resc Stn 51, PA; Nether Providence, PA; Willoughby, OH
I have 3 different patches from the Winnipeg FD, 1 from the combined Dept: Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, Vestal, NY: Jefferson County, KY; Louisvile, KY. All are new. If you are interersted in any of these, please let me know. I'll also need your mailing address.
Martin Johnson
11 Blue Heron Crescent
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada, R2C 0N1
At 12:35am on October 12, 2008, Martin Johnson said…
Hi Jay, Just wondering if you still have patches from Willoughby, Fairborn, and South Media? Or any new ones since June?
Martin
 
 

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