What State do you live in?

AL

Type of Organization

Paid Fire Department

Job Function

Battalion Chief/District Chief/Shift Commander, Company Officer (Captain/Lt/Supervisor), Firefighter/Paramedic, Training Officer/Training Chief/Instructor, Firefighter/Driver Operator

Years in Fire/EMS:

20

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Chelsea

Years With Department/Agency

20

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Chelsea Fire Department 1996-current
Shelby 9-1-1 2013-current
Lincoln Fire Department 2009-2013
Shelco Fire Department 2000-2004
RPS Ambulance 2002-2009

My Training:

FF I/II, A/O Pumper/Aerial, Fire Instructor I/II, Fire Investigator, FO I/II/III/IV, HAZ-MAT Tech, Live Fire Instructor, EVOC/CPR Instructor, Incident Safety Officer

About Me:

38 yrs old, married father of 3, like to hunt and fish, spend time with my family.

Day Job:

Fire-Medic

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Just started volunteering after graduating high shcool and fell in love with it

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping others

Top Issues Facing Responders:

PTSD, Pay, Training