Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

9 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Ashaway Volunteer Fire Association

Years With Department/Agency

over a year

Web Site:

http://www.ntfd.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Kempsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, Virginia Beach VA - EMT-E, City of Groton Fire Department, Groton CT

My Training:

NY Firefighter Basic, Intermediate, Advance (changed to Firefighter I)
EMT-Enhanced
Connecticut - Firefighter I
Rhode Island - Firefighter I
AHA CPR - Instructor

Day Job:

Government Contractor

Relationship Status:

Other

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help people that are sick and injured. I became a firefighter because i wanted to put out fires and be being the man running into the building and not out of it.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I am the first to help.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Not enough volunteers that will just volunteer anymore.