April 12, 2021
By Jordan Lader
@JordanLader (7406)
Sparta, Tennessee
April 12, 2021 6:11am CST
So it's been another weekend that I didn't work online and I really need to do at least a little lol.
The weekend though was amazing.
Friday I got all the errands done and everything and was very productive.
Saturday we did some running and went to a birthday party for another firefighter in the department. It was a lot of fun and I got to meet a few people in the district over.
Sunday was my big day. We got some gardening done but then I had to go to the station at 2:30 for an informal "interview" to see if I could be on the Rehab team. I was welcomed in with open arms and I am excited to say that I am officially a member of the Dekalb Volunteer Fire Department.
With the weekend over now though, I really need to get to work. We've talked that adoption may have to wait one more year but I want to see where we're at at the end of this year with everything before we make a final decision.
This Saturday we'll be going up to look for a SUV for me. I'm pretty sure it's time for me to have my own vehicle. If the timing is right, I won't actually have to pay for my tags. Between the year free the dealership usually gives and then that would make my year with the department, I might get emergency tags. If I don't I can add mine on to my husband's and it'll only be a couple bucks.
I'm excited and it's motivating me to get done today. I have a lot to do and I will get it done lol. I do 19 sites and about three apps. With all of that it makes for a long day but I can do it. I have things to work toward :)
What is everyone else up to today/tonight?
*picture from google
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@sharonelton (30756)
• Lichfield, England
13 Apr 21
Congratulations! A member of the Dekalb Volunteer Fire Department! You go fight them fires! 
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@JordanLader (7406)
• Sparta, Tennessee
13 Apr 21
I don't fight the fires. I can't go through all their training and wear all the equipment. I am a member of the rehab team that changes the air bottles for the firefighters fighting the fire and handing out water for them. There may be occasion where I'll have to do minor first aid to them and that's my job as well.
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@sharonelton (30756)
• Lichfield, England
14 Apr 21
@JordanLader Oh, I see. But you're still an important part of the team.
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@JordanLader (7406)
• Sparta, Tennessee
14 Apr 21
@sharonelton That's what they tell me lol
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@JordanLader (7406)
• Sparta, Tennessee
13 Apr 21
I hate cars. It's hard for me to get in and out of them. We used to make a running joke that you fall into a car and crawl out of it.
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