Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Lieutenant, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

9

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Ozark Fire District

Years With Department/Agency

2.5

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.ozarkfire.org

Web Site:

http://www.coxhealth.com

My Training:

Firefighter 1 & 2
Fire Apparatus Driver Operator
NREMT-P
ACLS
PALS
BTLS
ABLS
NRP
GEMS
ACLS-EP

Day Job:

Paramedic

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

The love of the profession. Nothing better than helping your fellow man.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I get to help people.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Recruitment and retention of volunteers. Infighting between paid and reserve firefighters in the combination fire departments.