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Jordan Smith 20, Male
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United States

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Train everyday something you learn today may save your life tomorrow.

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Department:
E.K.C.J.F.D and Greenfield TWP FIRE
Title/rank:
Firefighter/EMT
Agency structure:
Paid fire department
Professional Qualifications:
240 Hour Firefighter,
Emt-B
Hazmat awareness, operations, and Tech

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Training: How much and how often.




Today I wanted to take a few minutes and ask how much and how often does everyone get to train in their fire house? I know me being a new firefighter seeing new things and learning new ways to get the job done more effective and safer makes everyday a learning experience. I have been lucky enough to have family and fellow firefighters show me early on the importance of training. I think all of us rookies and veterans should all have the mind set to train eve…

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Posted on October 4, 2008 at 5:28pm — 9 Comments

Jordan Smith

Should all 1st out apparatus have a RIT pack?

I was at my fire house the other day and a few of us were talking about the RIT pack. Do you think that all 1st out companies should have a RIT pack on board the apparatus? Why or why not? Any kind of feed back would be great. Thanks Jordan EKCJFD

Posted on September 12, 2008 at 9:49am — 4 Comments

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At 6:15pm on October 21, 2008, Todd McKee said…
It went great and no i do not
At 7:52pm on October 5, 2008, Larry Glover said…
I just noticed your dept. is Whitehall, is that Whitehall Kentucky? I have good friend on Whitehall KY. He is a student at EKU.
At 7:50pm on October 5, 2008, Larry Glover said…
Thanks brother. I've been in the fire service for a little over 9 years and a little over 5 years as a paid ff. A lot has changed since I've been in and a lot will change as we go. Stay Safe and Keep the Good Attitude!
At 9:34pm on August 25, 2008, Megan Walschott said…
Jordan! How have you been, nice to see you on Fire Engineering. Are you ready for more HazMat?
At 10:37am on August 25, 2008, Todd McKee said…
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At 1:31pm on August 24, 2008, Todd McKee said…
There you go cuzzzzz
At 5:20pm on August 22, 2008, Todd McKee said…
Jordan Jordan Jordan, I know your my cousin and all but you still must use your last name bro! Put your hazmat experience down to silly. Glad your going to be on the job with me see you sat Todd
At 3:10pm on August 22, 2008, Bobby Halton said…
Jordan
Gald you joined, please use your full name first and last, and welcome. Bobby
 
 

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