Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

EMS Chief / Division Head

Years in Fire/EMS:

19 years 6 months

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Baxter WV

Years With Department/Agency

19.5 years

My Training:

EMT-B , FF1, HAZMAT, FIRST AIDE, CPR ,ROPES, HEALTH NET LANDING, TERRORISM CLASS.

About Me:

I AM 39 YEARS OLD AND HAVE BEEN IN THE EMS/FIRE SERVICE FOR ALMOST TWENTY YEARS. I LOVE HELPING PEOPLE AND ONCE QUIT THE DEPARTMENT ONLY FOR AN HOUR AND HAD TO GO BACK. I CANNOT SEE ME SITTING BACK AND HEARING THE SIRENS WITHOUT GOING.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I started an EMT class with a friend so she wouldnt be alone and I ended up passing the class and she failed. Been addicted to it every since.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

THE THOUGHT THAT MAYBE I CAN SAVE A LIFE OR HELP SOMEONE IN NEED.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

GETTING THE FUNDING TO HAVE THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE OUR AREAS........