Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

20

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

<1

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.fairfaxcounty.org/fr

Web Site:

http://www.psvac.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

FDNY, NY- Paramedic/Hazmat Technician II/Dignitary Protection Unit Member
Matunuck Fire Department, Matunuck RI - Firefighter/Water Rescue Technician
Hampshire College Dept. of Public Safety, Amherst MA - EMT-MAST

My Training:

Paramedic (NREMT-P, Virginia EMT-P, NYS EMT-P, NYC EMT-P)
Hazmat Technician II - Medical Specialist (FDNY SOC Haz-Tac Battalion)
Dignitary Protection (FDNY DPU)

About Me:

Started in Emergency Services in 1988 as a BLS provider. Added fire suppression, rescue, hazmat, and ALS training and certifications over the years.

Day Job:

Firefighter/Paramedic, Fairfax County Fire & Rescue

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To fulfill my purpose as a healer

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It is my purpose

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety
Compensation
Training
Equipment