Hey guys - and girls.  New to the site; got a link from a friend
about a thread here but figure post #1 should be a short intro.
Gotta keep my specific details kind of vague - I have a tendency
to open my mouth when I'm behind a keyboard, and our officers
have been known to be less than understanding about anything
viewed as criticism - no matter if deserved or not. I know it's
hard to believe, but I'm sure there might be one or two folks
out there who understand this.  Been in the business for 19
years now. Started on my VFD after taking EMT right after
college, have 14 years F/T for a local municipal FD (ALS Xport
service - starting my 13th year as a Medic) and 2 years working
for .GOV as a GS FF before that.  Got a fair amount of training
(for not having wildlands, mountains or caves).  So far the
resume includes Fire Apparatus Engineer, high angle, confined
space, structural collapse, Haz Mat, Rescue (& ice) diver,
Instructor and most recently tactical medic.  Sounds like a lot
but it's not - people who