1: The intro to me – Will Dahms

Sep 12, 2013 by bganter

With this post, not only will I introduce myself to everybody, but you will be participating in my very first blogging experience. I hope that the series of postings that ensue would be captivating.
I go by my middle name, Will, since my German first name is often butchered and honestly not a very modern stylish name.  Some interesting facts about me: I was born and lived in South Africa until I was 12 and immigrated to Canada. I’m 24 now but technically spent more time in Canada and identify as Canadian. I Graduated high school, dabbled around at Cap for a bit, then joined the Justice Institute of British Columbia’s Firefighting School – which I completed. I’m a certified Firefighter Level 1&2, and also certified Fire Officer Level 1&2. Alongside these I have a score of other smaller certifications, the coolest of which is HAZMAT and weapons of mass destruction response training.
After a few more years of trying to find a firefighting job in a very competitive environment, I decided to return to Cap and pursue my former ambitions of becoming an Engineer student. Engl 214 is part of my attempt to revive a shot GPA, and after last semester’s encouraging academic performance I’m looking forward to further my schooling.