Are there any other volunteer firefighters/first responders here?

[c-series don 8,663]

I was just wondering? 

[SylvanLakeWH 25,490]

[953 nut 55,065]

I am no longer a volunteer fireman, but had been a fire fighter/EMT in my younger days. 

[ebinmaine 67,266]

To those that are.

 

Thank you.

[formariz 11,987]

56 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

To those that are.

 

Thank you.

Yes, a big thank you. Hear stories here everyday of volunteer EMT s  many in their 20s that selfishly go into peoples homes in emergencies and many are now infected. Those are special human beings when they are not paid and don't have to do so, but nevertheless put the needs of others ahead of theirs.

[c-series don 8,663]

In 1982 my local volunteer fire department started a junior program for kids 12-18. I went to the very first meeting, I was 12 years old, staying in that organization until I was old enough to join the big boys at 18 years old. Almost 32 years later I’m still a very proud and active volunteer. Although I’m no longer an interior fireman, I am mainly a truck operator. Engine, Tanker, and Brush/crash truck. The fire department is my second family which I probably will be a part of for the rest of my life. It literally has helped shape me into the person I am today. Last Friday evening all the surrounding departments and ambulance organizations got together and formed a a parade of trucks and ambulances and did a drive by at the local hospital. When I came up to the ER and all the health care workers were outside I became overwhelmed with emotion. I was so god damn proud of everyone I couldn’t hold back the tears. As they now say “we are all in this together “ Thanks for reading and God Bless America! 

[formariz 11,987]

My oldest son years back proudly with his rig.

 

 

 

[D_Mac 8,593]

I live next door to a Fire House, Engine 12, does that count? I also have this....

Edited April 17, 2020 by D_Mac

[c-series don 8,663]

Wow that’s a beauty! I think you need a CDL for that. Children’s Drivers License!!

[oliver2-44 9,679]

I was an EMT as a side part of my work for many years until they stopped that part of the Safety program.  

My respect and thanks to all the volunteers for what they do.

[JoeM 7,871]

9 hours ago, 953 nut said:

I am no longer a volunteer fireman, but had been a fire fighter/EMT in my younger days. 

 

Me too...........It is like a second job!

 

Thanks to all of those folks. It is dangerous hard work!