SCI First Responder Friday: Tim Manning

September 20, 2019

For this week’s First Responder Friday, Smith County Insider interviewed Tim Manning, a volunteer member of the Smith County Rescue Squad who lives in Gordonsville, Tennessee. Previously, Tim has served as an EMT and a Fire Chief.

Tim has worked as a fire and rescue First Responder since 1983.

SCI: When did you realize this is what you wanted to do?

TM: In high school, I believe it was Dr. Duke and Karen Ezell that taught a basic first responders class.

SCI: What is the best thing about your job?

TM: I enjoy calming the patient or sometimes it’s the relatives so others can accomplish their jobs. Lots of new unexpected actions around the scenes and they just get overwhelmed until you explain why.

SCI: What is your proudest work accomplishment?

TM: I’ve made many friends and acquaintances. Proudest work… I rate ALL incidents the same, I attempt to give 100 % to help others. Not all outcomes are the same BUT they’re ALL due the same respect.

SCI: What advice would you give someone looking to go into your field?

TM: If you don’t have compassion to help your fellow man stay out of the fields, YES, there’s many fields associated as one but are multiple.

SCI: What are your favorite hobbies and activities outside of work?

TM: Woodworking, photography… playing with the GRANDkids!!!

SCI: Is there anything else you want to share with the readers of Smith County Insider?

TM: Support your local rescue squad and fire dept. These are operated by unselfish volunteers that take time away from their families and jobs to help in your time of need. They take PRIDE in what they do for many thankless operations.

Thank you for your service to Smith County, Tim!

Don’t miss next week’s First Responder Friday!

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