Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

5

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Perth Central

Years With Department/Agency

5

Dept. Web Site:

http://fesa.wa.gov.au

My Training:

Career firefighter training of 3months at trainig academy then 5 years on the job training to the rank of senior firefighter for which I am almost there.

About Me:

Married to a beautiful woman, 1 child a son 1 year old. I also completed a masters degree in radiation therapy (treating cancer with high powered x-rays) and spend any spare paddling when I am not with my family.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To do my bit for the wider community and have a job a love to go to every day

Why I Love Fire/EMS

We are well respected in the community and amounst our peers

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Turnout times increasing due to expanding areas resulting in fewer crews avaliable at each incident