Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, Fire/Rescue Department - Combination

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

7

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Frederick County Fire and Rescue Frederick County, VA

Years With Department/Agency

2

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Millwood Station Volunteer Fire and Rescue (2yrs)

My Training:

FFII, Haz-Mat ops, EMT-E, Instructor I, Rope I, Driver/ Operator Pumper, Driver/ Operator Aerial.

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It's in my blood. My father was a career firefighter and a retired Fire Marshal, and my grandfather was a volunteer, and both my brother and I are volunteers and are now paid firefighters.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Knowing I'm making a difference in someones life.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The understaffing of combination departments with reduced number of active and trained volunteers.