Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Combination

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

12

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Carpentersville Il Fire Department Carpentersville, IL

Years With Department/Agency

8

Dept. Web Site:

http://vil.carpentersville.il.us/fire.htm

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Pingree Grove Fire Protection District, vounteer/ POC 10 yrs of service.
South Elgin Fire Protection District, part time 1 yr of service.

My Training:

Firefighter III
FOI
Roadway Extrication Specialist
Vehicle and Machinery Ops
FAE
Paramedic
IDPH Lead Instructor
Instructor I
Vertical II
Trench Tech
Structural Collapse Tech
Confined Space Ops
Technical Rescue Awareness
Tactics and Strategies I
Management I & II
Fire Prevention Principles
Haz Mat Ops

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I enjoy helping people in need. And I love a good challenge!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

My job is never the same each shift and the people I meet.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Funding for manpower and attitude, we all do the same job, some just do it more often.