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Hometown:
Morganton, NC
I Live: (City, State)
Morganton, NC
Years in Fire/EMS:
15
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
Several friends were in a volunteer fire department. They talked me into joining. Once in, I was bitten by the bug.
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Brendletown Fire and Rescue, Morganton, NC
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid
Rank/Role There:
Fire Chief / Chief of Department
Years With This Department/Agency
15
Second Department (if appl.)
Burke County EMS
2nd Department Type:
EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid
Rank/Role at Second Department:
Lieutenant
Years With Second Department/Agency
7
Web Site:
http://www.bceoc.org
Other Past or Current Departments:
None
My Training:
FFI and FFII, ICS 100,200,300,400, NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800. National Registry EMT-P, Critical Care EMT-P through University of Maryland Baltimore County.
About Me:
Work full time as an assistant shift supervisor with Burke County EMS. Fire Chief at Brendletown Fire and Rescue. Work at the fire department 7 or 8 days a month (part-time). EMS instructor, teaching EMS classes and National registry Prep classes.
Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
Married with a wonderful 2 year old little girl.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
The major problem with EMS is pay. The same amount of education will get you a nursing degree and about $20,000 to $30,000 more a year with half the responsibility. With the volunteer fire service, it is recruiting and retaining good people that are willing and have the time to complete all the training required from a modern fire department. The demands placed on all fire departments have increased to the point were even volunteer firefighters work as much as if it was a full time job.
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
I love it when a plan comes together. It is wonderful when all the training comes together and you take a terrible situation and handle it. Busting glass and kicking ass!

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At 12:42pm on January 9th, 2008, Firefighter7539 said…
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Check it out Jason its all about U!
At 10:36am on January 9th, 2008, Firefighter7539 said…
Well I'm not able to make it to the meetings right know because of work but put me on the list because I need one!
At 9:12pm on January 7th, 2008, Shane said…
Nice, my compliments to the artist!!!
At 6:11pm on January 7th, 2008, Jesse Stapleton said…
I really like the patch anb very honored to wear it. when do we get'em?
At 4:25pm on January 7th, 2008, Irene said…
The patch looks good....

have a good'un becareful!
At 10:38am on January 7th, 2008, Firefighter7539 said…
Chief the patch looks great! Now all we need is some dress unif. to put them on!!!! LOL Have fun be careful don't do anything I wouldn't and if you do name it after me!!!
At 7:55pm on December 26th, 2007, Jesse Stapleton said…
no! just been working like crazy, and trying to keep little momma happy. i hope you and your famliy had a good christmas, and hve a very happy news years. hope to see and talk to you later have a good one.
At 5:49pm on December 26th, 2007, Jennifer Ledford said…
I love working A-shift!! Why don't you tell some of the slackers to take some time off??? Well, I hope you had a lovely Christmas!! See ya soon I'm sure!!
At 9:32am on December 24th, 2007, Irene said…
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At 5:51pm on December 23rd, 2007, Irene said…
Hey Cheif! whats up? thought I would drop by and say hello! talk to you later
 
 

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