What State do you live in?

IL

Type of Organization

Paid Fire Department

Job Function

EMT/Paramedic, Firefighter/Paramedic, Firefighter/Driver Operator, First Repsonder, Military

Years in Fire/EMS:

7

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Wheeling, IL

Years With Department/Agency

4

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

I started my service as a "Paid on Call" firefighter/ paramedic in a nearby suburb. When I was working there I was sent through a Fire Academy. I then went through the Paramedic course.

My Training:

I am currently a full time Firefighter/Paramedic. aim also crossed train in many fields. I am also a fire apparatus engineer, I can drive/operate the fire engine during fire operations. I am also part of my Fire a Departments TRT (technical rescue team) and that involves more specialized training. The TRT team responds to: high-angle rescues, trench rescues, structural collapse, and confined spade incidents. I consider myself to be very fortunate to be on this team.

About Me:

I am 30 years old and I live and work as a Firefighter/Paramedic in a Northwest suburb of Chicago.

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I have a military background and I wanted to continue the sons if "brotherhood" in an occupation after my enlistment in the Marine Corps.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Debatable. Hah.