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Posted By: Emily Stephens
Wed Dec 30th, 2020
Tell us about yourself and why you decided to join the fire service
Through friends I ended up at the voluntary fire brigade. I was very happy that I could follow my basic training as a fire brigade. I started my fire service career at the voluntary fire service in Krimpen aan den IJssel, a beautif
Posted By: Emily Stephens
Mon Nov 30th, 2020
Tell us about yourself and why you decided to join the fire service
My name is Demond Simmons—I am a proud member of the Oakland (CA) Fire Department. I recently completed year 23 of a hopeful 50-year career in the fire service. I am the current special operations chief for the OFD. Special operati
Posted By: Emily Stephens
Wed Oct 28th, 2020
Tell us about yourself and why you decided to join the fire service
I am a retired firefighter/EMT from South Metro (Denver) Fire Rescue (SMFR). When I left SMFR, I decided to start a business, Fireline Training & Consulting, because I had recognized a need for help with writing tasks at all levels
Posted By: Emily Stephens
Wed Sep 30th, 2020
Tell us about yourself and why you decided to join the fire serviceMy name is Jesse Marcotte and I am the Training Coordinator for the Northville Township Fire Department. Our department is a suburb of Detroit, MI and I have been fortunate to serve the community since 2002. I also worked for the fir
Posted By: Emily Stephens
Mon Aug 24th, 2020
Tell us about yourself and why you decided to join the fire service?My name is Caleb Eytcheson and I am the Training Lieutenant for Platte Valley Fire Protection District in Kersey, CO. I am married to an amazing wife and we have two great kids (Ava age 4 and Emma 8 mos.). In my free time I enjoy hi
