Monday, March 28, 2011
"To make it all work, you have to have a good family at home and a good family at work. "-Gulfport Firefighter and EMT Christopher Mathis.
Name: Christopher Mathis D.O.B.: 2/6/1979 Hometown: St. Petersburg Rank/Title: Firefighter, EMT How long have you been with the Gulfport Fire Department? Mathis started on March 15, 2011. What do you like about your job? "I like the fact that it's not a monotonous job. There could be a traffic accident, medical call . . . always keeps you on your toes." What do you dislike about your job? "Nothing right now. Everybody's great so far. No complaints." What inspired you to become a firefighter? "I've always wanted to have a job where people respect you. You feel proud to do it. I have a couple kids and to me family is the most important thing. To make it all work, you have to have a good family at home and a good family at work." What do you…
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Monday, March 21, 2011
Firefighter and paramedic Matt Steindl became a public service officer after viewing the events and aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.
Name: Matt Steindl D.O.B.: 12/26/69 Hometown: Stillwater, OK Rank/Title: Firefighter, Paramedic How long have you been with the Gulfport Fire Department? Two Years What do you like about your job? "(I) love helping people. (The) variation in my duties everyday." What do you dislike about your job? "There's nothing I dislike." What inspired you to become a firefighter? "Hurricane Katrina. I lived in New Orleans and that inspired me to make a change in my career path. I was a fine arts salesperson." Steindl adds that he moved right before Hurricane Katrina hit. What do you like about Gulfport? "I like the feel. It's a small town, but still an urban area. I like the diversity, they're accepting of all people." What do you want the general …
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Gulfport Fire Department
5314 23rd Ave S, Gulfport, FL
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Lt. Pete Huffman has a passion for helping the community and teaching newer firefighters the ropes.
Name: Pete Huffman D.O.B.: 8/27/57 Hometown: Tampa, FL Rank/Title: Lieutenant, In Charge of Safety & Training How long have you been with the Gulfport Fire Department? 5 Years What do you like about your job? "(I like) the challenges, the opportunity and pride of community work. Working with these outstanding young men." What do you dislike about your job? "The current community relations is challenging. We work 56 hours a week. A lot of us work 65 to 80 hours a week. The excessive work schedule. A third of my life is spent here working 10 days out of 30." What inspired you to become a firefighter? "I just kind of developed a passion. Community service involvement and doing something not everybody can do. I was able to obtain the skills (…
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Gulfport Fire Department
5314 23rd Ave S, Gulfport, FL
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Detective Jimmie Embry wanted to make a difference after growing up in a rough neighborhood. Now, he's helping solve crimes in Gulfport.
Name: Jimmie Embry D.O.B.: 3/3/68 Hometown: Little Rock, AR Rank/Title: Detective, Bike Patrol, Assists with Explorer Post 995 How long have you been with the Gulfport Police Department? 9 Years What do you like about your job? "I like everything about my job. I like being a detective. By being here, I've learned a lot about dealing with homicides, burglaries, robberies, thefts and fraud." What do you dislike about your job? "They always think we're the bad guys, but we're here to help them. It's our best interest to help, and they don't (always) see it that way." What inspired you to become an officer? "I grew up in a bad neighborhood. I saw people get shot, hurt, murdered and I always wanted to help." What do you like about Gulfport? "…
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Gulfport Police Department
2401 53rd St S, Gulfport, FL
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