Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

4

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Community Fire Company of Rising Sun

Years With Department/Agency

4

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.cfcrs.org

My Training:

Firefighter I/II
Rescue Technician
Confined Space Technician
EMT-B/IV Technician(MD)
HazMat Operations
Various other Fire/EMS trainings/ Certifications

About Me:

The only thing I've ever known is the fire service. Firefighter-EMT, collector/ preserver fire service history.

Day Job:

EMT-P student

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Its a family tradition, 3rd generation firefighter. My whole life has revolved around the fire service. From day one I've had one goal in life: be a firefighter.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Underpaid, Over worked, and Under Appreciated, whats there not to love? The fire/EMS service has a certain romanticism to it.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Politics
Under qualified leaders
Failure to Evolve with the times
Failure to use your training
Failure to train
Poor Building construction
On Scene Violence
Failure to remember our history