Introduce yourself

[FFEMT_Bower]

Hi and welcome to fully involved fire. This thread is just for you to introduce yourself. Don't be shy, but remeber not to post too much information about yourself this is a public forum ANYBODY can see it.

[FFEMT_Bower]

I'll start it out. Hi my name is Jeff Bower. I am a 17 year old male, living in rural Pennsylvania. I volunteer at two volunteer fire companies as well as an EMS agency. I am a junior in high school and plan on attending a local community college to become a lineman. If that does not work out I will fall back on fire and ems. The one company I run with is in a very rural area, meaning no fire hydrants. we have to rely on tankers/tenders whichever you call them. I hope one day to be an officer although I don't want to jump into that too soon it is a big respnsibility. I am certified EMT-B, in the PA State Fire Acadamy's Delmar essentials of firefighting program. I a have PA DOH Vehicle Rescue Operations and will take the technition level course upon turning 18. I also have the PA Fish and Boat Commision's Water Rescue Awarness. Well thats all I can think of at this time.

[rchristen118]

I would like to welcome our new member and new site moderator, Jeffrey Bower. Jeffrey is in the early stages of starting his career and will be helping Fully Involved Fire by moderating this discussion topic. Jeffrey is here to answer questions for Explorers and Junior Firefighters. I welcome him to our team and urge you all to not only use Jeffrey as a resource, but to also support him in the development and growth of his career. Thanks Jeffrey, good luck and I wish you a long rewarding career in the Fire Service!

[dominic]

Hello, my name is Dominic. I'm a few years younger then you, I live in Columbus, OH. Our FD is paid. We don't have an fire explorer program. I was really happy once I found out about them, a few days after I found out I called Community Relations, I believe we have one but you have to be 16 years of age and you wont be allowed to go on runs with the FD until your 18. So in those 2 years your being taught EMT skills.

I plan to become a firefighter and I hope it works out. I'm going to try to take 2 years of computer classes in case I'm not eligible to become a firefighter. I currently have basic knowledge of PHP and MYSQL.

[siteadmin]

Welcome to our site Dominic! Good luck with your career. Let us know if Fully Involved Fire, or its members can help you out.

Capt. Ryan Christen
Fully Involved Fire, LLC.
Owner

[dominic]

Thank you Capt. I bought membership not sure if you have gotten the payment yet, pretty sure you have.

[FFEMT_Bower]

Welcome Dominic,
Sorry to hear that your area does not have an explorer/junior program. They are very good programs and look good on reumes. Maybe you could talk to the department and get the ball rolling on it. But glad to have you here. Have a wonderful stay.

Jeff.