FOXTROT Class 0110

I wanted to update on how Matt's training with DeKalb County Fire Rescue is going. I know those of you on facebook have seen my many posts regarding what EMT topic we are studying each night, but not everyone is on facebook (shocker I know!). Matt began his career with DeKalb Fire Resuce the end of January. He will be in training for 10-11 months. Matt reports from 7:00-3:30 each day to the Fire Headquarters.He is going through the EMT training first. He will be finished with the EMT component in July, then will head to "the tower" for fire training.

Matt has had to hit the books really hard these past 2 months learning all kinds of medical things. A few weeks ago on our way to church we were studying the path your blood takes when traveling through your heart. This week we studied the different assessments that have to be done on scene. I actually enjoy helping him study because I am learning all the "medical lingo" that all of my TV shows use! When I am watching Trauma, Grey's Anatomy, Mercy, or House, I will pause it and yell the terms that they are using to Matt. We are learning together! If I ever get tired of being a teacher, I guess I could go ahead and get my EMT certification too since I am studying each night!

Once he finishes EMT training, he will be in fire training until November or December. He is really excited about going to the fire academy. We frequently listen to the "scanner" at night to hear the calls that each station is responding to. This is just one of the "tests" that he has to pass at the fire academy!!!



They have to climb a 130 foot ladder, then harness in once they get to the top. To pass the "test" they have to lean back and trust their harness!!!!! HOLY COW! I would FREAK out!

Here is just another look into what the Fire Rescue Department is all about. There are several more videos like this one on You Tube. I thought DeKalb really did a good job of giving insight to what goes on within the fire department.




I will try to do a better job of giving everyone updates on what is going on! Thanks for all of your prayers and support as Matt begins this new and dangerous career path. I am so proud of him for sticking with fighting for this job for 2 years! I am proud of him for all of his hard work that he has already put forth to ensure that he does his best with his training too!

There are several new posts below! I have been on a blogging roll today!