Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

EMT - Basic, Other Emergency Services Staff

Years in Fire/EMS:

35

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Mercy Flights Air & Ground Ambulance

Years With Department/Agency

13

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.Mercyflights.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Central Point Fire Department

My Training:

EMT-Basic

About Me:

Started as a volunteer firefighter at 16 years old. Now serve as a volunteer Explorer Advisor for Mercy Flights Ambulance.

Day Job:

Semi-Retired

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My father was a voluteer firefighter

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Teaching youth about EMS

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety and recruiting of new personnel.