Well, here we are, two firefighting certificates and two haz mat certificates in hand and nothing but an EMT certificate holding me back from my ultimate goal. The fire acadamy was a lot of fun. It was held at the Overland Park training center that has a tower with mutiple burn props in it along with many other fun props that allowed for a quality firefighting education. I really miss that time and had no idea that I would miss it as bad as I do. I guess it just makes me want to work harder with this EMT class so that I can be applying for jobs as soon as this semster is over. Hence the study tips I am providing myself to stay motivated in other posts.
In the acadamy we were all divided into four person companys. I was divided up with a guy I went to high school with, a guy we happened to meet in the hall way before the first class started and a random starnger that by complete chance ended up with us. In the end I would be very proud of our company and be so happy I was put with three other able mind, bodied and motivated to accomplish our common goal. There is no doubt in my mind that I have developed relationships that will follow me the rest of my life. Good guys all the way around and shall our paths cross again in the future I would trust them with my life without a second thought. Big ups Company 3!
We would have class every Wednesday and Thursday nights and then again on Saturday morning. For the majority of the time week nights we lecture time while Saturdays were live practice. I miss having a full set of bunker gear. I won't have another until I am hired on a paid department. I might possible be a volunteer if I can't immediately find a job but I am hoping luck will be on my side and I am able to find work rather quickly. I miss having a helmet and air pack. I never thought I would miss pulling around hose or throwing ladders but I do.
Well, until next time.
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