Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

EMS Chief / Division Head

Years in Fire/EMS:

8 yrs

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Wheatland Fire Dept/First Responders

Years With Department/Agency

1 1/2 will be 2 in March

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

I was on Genoa Harmony Fire Dept before moving up into wheatland town ship. I was the co-ems officer there and I was on the dept for 6 1/2 years and loved every min of it.

My Training:

EMS Training, Fire Training and all the other great things about fire and ems.

About Me:

My name is Eric Koch I am 29 yrs old I am married going on 8yrs. I have 3 awesome kids that I would do anything for. I am the head t-ball coach for the area 8 and under team. I like working in the community and I enjoy my family and friends and getting together at events. I am a easy going guy and enjoy life every day and like to learn new things

Day Job:

Security Officer for O'Brien Services

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I love to help people in our community that need the help. There is just something about fighting fires that just relaxes me and at the time it just gives me a rush that feels really cool. I just love it.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping the people in our community that is why I do it and I just enjoy it all.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Saftey is the number one thing!!!
What kind of call will it be.
Will law enforcement be needed on standby.
Confedentionaillty is the number 1 thing in ems you don't go and talk about a call when your out in the public that is a BIG NO!!!