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- Feb 2, 2009
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- Bemidji, MN
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- 2002
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- Ford
- Engine Type
- V8
- Engine Size
- 5.4L V8
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
Last night I turned in my Turnout gear and Radio/pager closing out 6+years of being a Volunteer Firefighter.
It was due to a few reasons namely my health situation and not wanting to be a liability to my guys.
I have a open invite to come back anytime when I'm able.
It was a dream of mine to be a Firefighter since I was a kid and a push towards doing so was people saying "You Cant do that" because of my Cerebral Palsy. I'm proud I was able to get on many fires and make some saves. Even if I'm never able to go back I have things to show for it but still I feel a sadness.
I found some dates.
2004 started as an Explorer at Bemidji Fire Department
2005-2006 Explorer Captain Then Chief
11/17/06 Joined Solway Rural Volunteer Fire Department on my 18th Birthday.
05/03/06 Started as a Smokechaser with the Minnesota DNR
8/6/12 Separated from Fire Dept.
It was due to a few reasons namely my health situation and not wanting to be a liability to my guys.
I have a open invite to come back anytime when I'm able.
It was a dream of mine to be a Firefighter since I was a kid and a push towards doing so was people saying "You Cant do that" because of my Cerebral Palsy. I'm proud I was able to get on many fires and make some saves. Even if I'm never able to go back I have things to show for it but still I feel a sadness.
I found some dates.
2004 started as an Explorer at Bemidji Fire Department
2005-2006 Explorer Captain Then Chief
11/17/06 Joined Solway Rural Volunteer Fire Department on my 18th Birthday.
05/03/06 Started as a Smokechaser with the Minnesota DNR
8/6/12 Separated from Fire Dept.