Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

18

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Cross Roads Fire & Rescue Station 13

Years With Department/Agency

3 at Station 13/18 as ERT at work

My Training:

Am a certified Haz Mat first responder,A certified Red Cross FirstAid CPR,Aed Instructor,search and rescue trained for industrial and civilian enviroment.The Safety Officer for my shift.Have my EVOC license

About Me:

I am a life long enthusisast,love to train in any area to do with my dept,work with law enforcement,am an old farm boy by birth,have recently went into competitive shooting with a .308 BushMaster Sniper certified rifle.Still do custom land maint. and love my wife and kids very much.We also raise miniature dachshunds.

Day Job:

Cutter Operator 2 for GPI

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/TCB63?ref=profile

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Love the challenge and also like to help my community.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

What little boy didn't want to be a fireman. 8-)

Top Issues Facing Responders:

For us it is funding.Also we do need the up to date equipment,as much as people don't see is as little they do know.In my community the town and county supports us very well.