Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant, Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

4

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Sharon Volunteer Fire Department Alleghany County, Va

Years With Department/Agency

4

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.sharonfire.com

My Training:

EMT-Enhanced,Firefighter 1&2, Vehicle Extrication, Swiftwater technician, EVOV Class 3, CPR.

About Me:

i have had a short but interesting career so far i have seen my share of the up and downs of the fire service from saving lives to watching lives being taken away so short.

Day Job:

Paladin Medical Transports (Ambulance Driver)

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I felt it as a way to give back to the community plus how much more adrenaline do you need than to run into a burning building without being told to.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The Feeling of knowing that i have helped so many people without asking for anything back.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Money. For such a serious job there is no money in certain areas to support volunteer organizations. People just dont understand how much money it cost to run even a volunteer Fire department.