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Let the class know who you are, what experience you have with emergency management (mitigation & preparedness) and any fun fact that you would like us to know. If you are able please post your favorite summer time picture.  Respond to at least 2 other students. This is a graded introduction assignment.

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My name is Bryant Waters and I am the instructor for the course. I have 18 years of Emergency Management experience. I first began my career as a firefighter/paramedic. I have also worked with the NC Office of State Marshal, Vidant Medical Center (State Medical Assistance Team), Pitt Community College, and Nash Community College. I currently work for Wilson Fire/Rescue as a fire inspector. I have 3 children (8 yr old daughter, 5 yr old daughter, 2 year old son). I have been married for 10 years to my wife. I enjoy the outdoors and fishing. I hope you enjoy this class as can take away a something that will assist you in your career journey.

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Hello my name is Malerie Ragsdale i just graduated high school and want to purse a job as a fireman in the near future. i enjoy traveling to the mountains and beach and also enjoy taking photographs of nature. within the next couple of months i will be looking to join a volunteer fire department. My goal is to be a fireman in ashville nc.

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Hello my name is Trent Marshall. I just graduated from high school and I'm looking to become and EMT. I am NC born and raised and I play soccer and paint in my spare time.

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Hello my name is Justin Lee. I work for Zebulon Fire Department. I do not have much experience with EM. I am from Momeyer and I am a volunteer firefighter at Momeyer Fire Department as well. In my spare time I enjoy hunting and fishing.

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Hi my name is Connor Cotugno I am a junior at Coopers Fire Department. I once helped out my local church gather and load two tractor trailers with water and non-perishable foods. I love to read and write

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My name is Dylan Holloman. I do not have much of a background in emergency management. I have been involved with volunteer fire departments all my life until i moved 3 years ago to Greenville, NC. This year me and my fiance had our first child Jackson who just turned seven months old.

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Hello everyone! My name is Lawrence Green. I work for various fire departments and EMS agencies around the triangle. Depending on the day and agency I could operate as a Engineer, Firefighter, or Paramedic. I have been involved in various operations deployed as part of a strike team from Wake County. I have enjoyed being apart of those operations and would like to further my education. I look forward to working with everyone during our class journey. If I can be of any assistance please let me know!

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My name is TeAnne Russell.I am a volunteer fire fighter at Hobgood VFD. I am currently taking an EMT course that will end in December. I am in the application process for RMFD. I don't have much experience with EM except my own personal interests. I have four kids and they are the most important thing to me.

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Hello my name is Dillon Lassiter. I work for Rocky Mount Fire Department. I have only worked in the hurricane as far EM background. I love hunting and being outside.

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Hello my name is Devin Sherrod. I am currently a full time employee with Nash County EMS, I am currently assigned to the night time transfer truck. I work part time at Halifax County EMS and Volunteer at Nashville Fire Department.  I grew up in the Nashville area. And have been  around the fire service all of my life. I have been a member at Nashville fire dept approx 8 years. During that time I have seen some things done involving EM like storms and festivals. During my spare time I enjoy anything out doors and spending time with family.

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Hello all my name is Ross Kingery. I am a Engineer with Wilson Fire Department and currently assigned to the ladder company. I grew up on the outer banks and still volunteer down there. I have some experience with storms and how thing go in a disaster. I run a fishing charter on my off days so I enjoy fishing and being outdoors.

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Hello I am Russell Strutton. I work for Rocky Mount Fire Department. I don't have much experience with EM but I did work Hurricane Matthew and was able to participate with the party rock fire. I enjoy going to the gym and spending time with my family.