Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

21

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Buckeye Valley Fire District

Years With Department/Agency

1 year

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.buckeyevalleyfire.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Town of Florence Fire Dept
Black Canyon City Volunteer FD

My Training:

Firefighter I and II (IFSAC)
IS-200, 240, 700, 800,
Basic Wildland

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Learned in the Navy that I wanted to be a firefighter, learned in the fire service that I love being a paramedic

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Personal Rewards I get from helping others

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Budget Cuts and how it relates to firefighter/public safety