Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), First Responder, Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

10 years.

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Evans Center Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

10 years

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Evans Center Volunteer Fire Department

My Training:

gereral fire fighting, chemical fire fighting, Hazmat, Advanced EMT/ALS certified.

About Me:

I am Native American. 43 years old and now married. I am no longer active with VFD. My last major call was the WTC in 9/01. I guess after 10 years that was more than i could handle. I do help people in another way as i am now in recovery.

Day Job:

former Debt collector

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I wanted to help people and make a difference. I felt being a Volunteer Fire Fighter/ AEMT was a calling for me.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I am a healer and i love helping people

Top Issues Facing Responders:

those in the inner cities need the bullet proof vests provided for them.