Your accomplishments of 2004?

[COFire]

So what were some of your accomplishments in 2004? Did you meet any personal goals, how about your department?

Any goals for 2005??

[backdraft663]

Goals for 2005
My biggest goal is to gratuate High school and start college.

[kentbwj]

I reached my one-year anniversary in our auxiliary police unit and finished all of my field training in the cruiser by the required date. I'm getting a lot better on the radio with codes, etc. I'm getting more confident when I direct traffic. I survived OC(pepper)spray training without looking wimpy and learned to use an ASP (extandable baton). I've reduced the time it takes to get all of my gear off and use the bathroom, which in itself is a major accomplishment.

Personally speaking, we finally moved to a different house, which has been great and a long time in coming. Our big goal here is to get rid of all the junk in our storage unit so we don't have to pay rent on it anymore.

Professionally speaking, I've made some changes in the way I teach and hope to make some more major changes in the coming year.

Happy New Year to everyone!

Brenda

[Driver76]

:D

AH ... 2004 !

This is the first Christmas in 23 years that I ACTUALLY GOT IT RIGHT !!!

That's right ... my wife didn't have to return a single present and I didn't pi$$ her off, even once:rolleyes:

-bob-

[Firefighter1219]

Personal accomplishments for 2004:

Got certified as a State of Florida and National Registry EMT-B.
Got EVOC out of the way.
Got my first paid job with Gadsden EMS.

My goal for 2005 is to get settled in at my new job, and find a second job as a paid Firefigher/EMT.

[DaSharkie]

Well lets see:

I finally got the heck out of Massachusetts.

I moved to the South - much better living here.

I was accepted into my top choice Physician Assistant program (What was I thinking?)

Oh yeah, we got out of debt just in time to go back into debt to pay for school. Wait that is not an accomplishment.

[MetalMedic]

Well... I was selected as the "Firefighter of the Year" for my department which was a complete surprise to me. I suppose that qualifies as an accomplishment.

[superchef]

My personal accomplishments in 2004-Spring, Summer, and Fall Semesters, 1 year closer to my goal

2005-continuing to learn as much as I can and 3 more semesters towards my degree.

kudos to all here on your accomplishments, especially Driver76. Good job!!!:)

[sassy1]

:D Okay--2004: it was a year of "Whoa"-and "WOW" for me. I started out working a 40hr. job and entered EMT training, I pulled over 200 class hours in four months, plus my job, plus raising two teens on my own--Oh, and did I mention, that I cooked for the class every single time( and I had perfect attendance). Immediatly following my national registry testing ( which was a "Whoa, I passed-Whoo-hoo!") I began running with my newly assigned crew. As a volunteer, I am only required to pull 24 hrs. a month--not enough in my opinion to remember squat, So..... I changed jobs ( earing more, working a little less), still getting my kids through highschool, and pulled an average of 150 hrs a month. Since I've been here, I have come in at all hours of the night and day for other shifts to help with the work, or cook up something hot after they've been out all night in 9 degree weather fighting fire somewhere. I have assisted in our departments raising over $2000 dollars in just the month of December for the almost 500 families we fed and provided christmas for. I worked as hard as I could to get into the essentials class, but I lost my concentration( my bad) after a phone call from my father telling me my grandfather had just died was recieved, 10 minutes before I tested- I failed the test, but continue to work hard at the station and on fire scenes to help my brothers with what ever the job may be (or as far as they'll let me:p ) and I am training harder than ever for next January. This was just a rock in the road-not the end of it. In the mean time I will be doing my intermediate training on the EMS side, and every day I get less than 5 hrs. of sleep I drag through to the next day wondering " what am I doing?", but the last year of my life was the best I have ever had--and if nobody else thinks much of it--I am DAMM proud of it!!!:) :D It may not sound like much to you veterans, but for a frilly girl out of no where, I sure have come a long way, and look forward to more and more! I love this department-I respect any person who has served in this noble cause, and I am SOOOOOOO thankful to have my crew, my officers and now all of you to teach me all that I must know to be a better person, a more compassionate EMT, and a stronger firefighter. I hope the last year had many wonderful moments for all of you, and may the next one be rich with accomplishments and those things you cherish most! Be safe, every one of you!!!!! Sassy;)

[CaptainGonzo]

Everyone on my group went home at the end of their duty tours... unless, of course, they caught an overtime trick!

[kjohn23]

I will second Captain Gonzo's notion.That is the best accomplishment any of us had.
Personally recieved my Fire Safety Inspector certificate, moved to new place and completed more of my required classes.
Looking forward to seeing everybody going home again this year.
Completing my degree.

[gracie449]

My goal for 2005 is to finish the fiction novel I'm writing about a Cleveland firefighter. I have eight chapters. I have to interview lots more houses and a pipers' corps before I'm satisfied that the details are authentic.

I'm also considering taking a course in fire technology at the community college. It's very important to me that the book be not only sympathetic to FF's but technically correct.

I really appreciate being allowed to read the forums on Firehouse.com -- I am learning so much and I am able to absorb a lot of valuable hands-on knowledge without having to ask a lot of questions and bother FF's who are working. When I do go on interviews to the different firehouses, I am able to ask intelligent questions and know what I'm looking at/looking for. Thanks for letting me be a part here, and have a safe '05.

[FlyingKiwi]

Adam was born fit and strong.

Busiest year ever for our Brigade, and I managed to miss 0 calls, and 0 trainings.

This year. Training focus to enhance what we are doing and why we are doing it at training.

[hwoods]

Where the heck do you start? 2004 was good to me in a lot of ways, FD things, Family things, etc. 10th Grandchild added to the Crew, Oldest Grandson promoted to Driver, Oldest granddaughter and second grandson started in VFD (a few more and I'll have my own company) More than suprised and honored to win a major award from the Maryland State Fire Chiefs Association. After 19 years of retirement, went back to fighting Fire for a living. Led the team that brought home a huge Contribution from a business group that ensured that we had enough money to buy a new Engine. Managed a successful election campaign for my wife, who has just (1-3-05) become the 13th person, and the first woman, to serve as President of our VFD, in it's 77 year history. And, 2005 looks very promising..........

[42VTExplorer]

Biggest 'fire' related goal for me completed?

NREMT First Responder / Vermont ECA

Biggest goal I want to complete in the next year-two years?

EMT-B and Level 1

[martinm]

Getting my entire crew through the year without injury, illness or misshap. Getting a place on the 2005 BA Instructors course after much personal work and effort. Being happy.

Oh, just remembered...finally getting round to proposing to Elaine!;)

[CommDiva]

Going to Peru to teach (and learn from) the Peruvian Bomberos (firefighters) in a small. very poor shanty town just outside of Lima.
The neat thing was that the night after we finished 4 1/2 days of training in hazmat, auto ex and first aid, they had an mvc with major injuries, entrapment and large diesel spill, and used everything we taught them! What a thrill to know we'd done some good.

After that, we had the opportunity to see the good that World Vision is doing in Peru, and taught fire safety in several schools. 5 from our group of 9 had the opportunity to meet our World Vision sponsored children. That was the best thing that has ever happened to me! I can now say I have family in Peru (outside of my firefighting family that is)

Here is the link to World Vision Canada's reports on our trip.Mississauga Firefighters battle water shortage in Peru (http://www.worldvision.ca/home/about-us/media/news-releases/?C=466&I=1334) and:Firefighters visit their sponsored children (http://www.wvi.org/wvi/archives/lacro/peru.htm)
Our city website wrote a news release on the trip, and we had many people donate to the cause after reading the article:City of Mississauga news release (http://tinyurl.com/3t2kr)

Oh yeah, I adopted a cat, I became a great auntie for the second time, and finally got my bagpipes!:p

Pat

[Bones42]

2004 Department achievement - 0 injuries, 0 LODD's.

2005 Department goal - 0 injuries, 0 LODD's.

2005 personal goal - go home safe after every call. That's been achieved for the last 22 years. :D

[EastKyFF]

0 LODD's
0 injuries
Covered all NREMT & state re-cert requirements on time (always a pinch)
Got a $17k FEMA grant
Got $2800 state forestry grant
Expanded extrication equipment inventory
Got all new SCBA's in service
Got all incident reports into NFIRS!!
"Retired" as secretary of co. FD assn. after 8 years, found able successor

On the personal level...

Brought home a beautiful baby girl born July 1

[Weruj1]

2004-Hmmmmmmmmm back home from the fire........all is as well as could be.....finally got the basement finished with anemities. Laid off ? that is still not decided yet. Got some SOG's finalized and some new ones started.

2005-to get NIMS compliance started, also complete HIPAA compliance, continue to make sure everyone goes home safely after a call.

[dmleblanc]

Hmmm....let's see....

2004...Personal...Attended and completed Instructor 1 course.

Goal for 2005....go take Instructor 1 certification test :rolleyes:

Department....Ran a record number of calls (314)
Acquired and modified a 40' shipping container for a burn room.
Finally got a FireAct grant!:D $82,500 to replace SCBA's and purchase a thermal imaging camera.
Had 7 members complete First Responder training, giving a much needed shot in the arm to our EMS program.

2005 Goals...Improve training and adherance to SOP's.
Purchase a new rescue truck (probably will go out for bid in a month or so)
Establish a website.
Keep up with NFIRS reports for a change.....:rolleyes:

[WTFD10]

Moved up to Firefighter I from Volunteer level & if I pass the test next week will have my Ohio Fire Instructor card.

2005 1st Half Goal: Spend more time with my family instead of in classes ;)

2005 2nd Half Goal: Ohio FF II

[Adler9116]

We got our fire prevention program for the kids back off the ground and they love it.

Mike

[VinnieB]

hmmm...well...I lived to see another year...that good enough for me...;)

[RyanEMVFD]

Same here, lived to see 2005.

Saw my son celebrate his 2nd birthday and his third christmas. Got to spend an evening in the ER with a back injury so can't say it was uneventful. If anyone asks Lortab is some great stuff!

This year I don't have any accomplishment that I want to make. This way I won't be disappointed if I don't get it.

[DrParasite]

lets see...accomplishment of 2004:
1) gradauted college early
2) accomplished something that was on my "things to do before you die" list (can't be listed here due to adult nature of "thing")
3) Firefighter II acomplished
4) moved into a new place
5) got a new job, no longer commuting to NYC.
6) dated a jewish girl for the first time EVER. mom is thrilled

goals for 2005:
1) eat healthier (yeah, this won't happen)
2) more time with the g/f
3) joined a new FD last friday, going to learn both engines and the rescue, hopefully finish driver training on the rescue and start on the engines by the end of the year (yes, i'm overly optimistic)
4) stop being late to work (yeah I know, this won't happen)
5) enjoy life
6) make sure all my FF brothers (and myself) always come home safely after every alarm.

[scfire86]

I sent GeorgeWendtCFI into a tailspin and he put me on his 'ignore' list.

My year was made.

[MacInnis]

Started 2004 out in a bad way.

Goals were to get in a Full time Fire Department, Finish School, pass IFSAC I and II and CFEI CFII test.


Goals that were met. FINISHED College this December 18, 2004.

Got a Job in the Safety Field for now.
Passed IFSAC I and II
Passed CFEI and CFII


Goals for 2005.

Get some money in the bank.
Retry for the Fire Department again.
Help with the improvements of the Vol Department I am on.

[SFD3468]

Achievements of '04: Got hired out of high school into a career department, started an ALS course, got (and will continue to get for the next 32 years) some good fire experience.

Goals for '05: To complete my ALS course, to start college for fire science degree, begin taking some officer training courses, and to move out of my parents' house sometime this month after my b-day.(I'll be turning 19!):D

[Co11FireGal]

Personal accomplishments in 2004:
- Finished my 3rd semester of college, have managed to stay on the dean's list.
- In July I was elected Lieutenant of my department, and am the youngest the dept. has ever elected to a line office. Also, along with our new chief...we were the first females elected to line offices.
- I didn't kill anyone when they made me dept. secretary too. Apparently "I decline" doesn't work too well.:rolleyes:

Department Accomplishments in 2004:
Where do I even start...2004 has been great. My dept. has seen a near 180 turn-around in the last 6 months or so.

- We have been gaining much-needed new members.
- We are repairing our relationship with the town.
- Doing more PR
- More fire prevention/safety
- Morale has improved 110%
- Started a dept. newsletter
- and website
- Everyone went home safe

Everything has just been all-around good!:D

Personal goals for 2005:

- Get through 2 more semesters of college, bringing me that much closer to my B.S. degree in Criminal Justice, and stay on the dean's list
- Finish my fire officer classes so I can get my Pro-Board cert. for Fire Officer I
- Go take and pass the Pro-Board test for the firefighter cert. have all the classes to be eligible, just gata test
- Finish all of my arson investigation classes
- Don't kill anyone for making me dept. secretary
- Keep up with the newsletter and website that I'm taking care of
- Get through writing another dang narrative for the FEMA grant this year
- Don't kill anyone for making me dept. secretary
- Don't kill anyone for making me dept. secretary

Goals for the dept. for 2005:
- Reorganize our fire locator system
- Keep up w/ the PR and public education
- More new members
- Build treasury
- Better communication among members and stronger teamwork
- Get addition on building started
- Update bylaws
- WRITTEN SOP'S
- Update ALL pre-plans and maps
- Train with mutual aid depts.
- Everyone goes home safe

I'm aiming high...

[Adze39]

Let's see...


Changed careers,

Got my ex-wife off my back (thanks to a hit...oops ;)),

My baby started school (guess she's not so much a baby anymore),

Passed Fire Officer 1 without opening the book,

Passed FF1 & FF2 for a second time (also without opening the book...actually my goal on that was to take the test as fast as possible) so now I have 2 copies of both certs from CT: 1997 and 2002 editions of the standard,

Got engaged,


I think that's it.

[LaFireEducator]

Lets see.........

- Survived my heart attack in October.

- Started on the road to my Alternative Teaching Certification and
so far maintaining a 4.0 GPA.

- Passed EMT-B class.

- Revived the Public Education Program at my Fire Department and
reinstituted the school firesafety programs.

- Recieved my first grant request.

Damn, I think I deserve another beer.

[RobbyJR307]

My biggest personal accomplishment of 2004 was passing the PA EMT-B class.

Some accomplishments for 2005 are graduating high school and working on getting my first job as an EMT-B/Firefighter. Also I hope to start being more active on fourms and talking about things on here.

[MetalMedic]

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