Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

Ten years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Apollo Hose Company #3

Years With Department/Agency

Ten

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.apollohose3.com

My Training:

Firefighter I, Hazmat Awareness and Operations, RIT Scenarios, Managing a Mayday, Firefighter Survival, EVOC, CPR/AED/First Aid, First Responder, Respiratory Protection I & II, Structural Burn, Advanced Structural Burn, PASFA Structure I & II, PA Essentials of firefighting.

About Me:

Grew up around firefighting watching my father so it's been a life long dream. Looking at becoming a paid firefighter at some point to show my dad that all the years of his hard work to train me will pay off well.

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Follow in my fathers footsteps and to help ppl when they need someone the most.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The look on peoples faces when they realize their are men and women who will risk their lives for them and their families for no pay.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Funding and Lack of command. Having officers appointed without the proper training for the position.