Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

5+

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Belington VFD/ Barbour Co. 911

Years With Department/Agency

5+

About Me:

I am 34 years old, a father to a energetic 7 year old son, a 911 dispatcher, and a fire fighter. My dept. has yellow trucks w/ gold leaf lettering. I am a 3rd generation fire fighter and ems member. My father was a paramedic for Barbour Co. Ems, then moved to N.Y, eventually retiring as a paramedic to become an instructor. My son has the same desire that I had of becoming a fire fighter. My son and dept. Is my life.

Day Job:

E-911 Dispatcher

Relationship Status:

Separated

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I am the 3rd generation of a family of fire fighters and ems personell. I enjoy the rush starting from the siren going off to the return to station. I enjoy helping ppl and my community.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

helping ppl, the trucks, the lights/sirens

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety, training, benefits for members and families.