What State do you live in?

MO

Type of Organization

Paid Fire Department

Job Function

Firefighter/Driver Operator

Years in Fire/EMS:

15

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Nixa Fire Protection District

Years With Department/Agency

6 months

Dept. Web Site:

http://nixafire.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Nixa Fire Protection District
April 2014-Present

Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District
2007-2014

Willard Fire Protection District
1998-2006

Cox EMS
1996-2007

My Training:

Certified Firefighter 1 & 2, Driver/Operator, and Instructor 1 for the state of Mo.
Certified in several technical rescue areas including Hazmat Technician Level, Rope Rescue Technician Level, Confined Space Rescue, Vehicle/Farm Machinery Rescue Technician, Trench Rescue Technician Level.

About Me:

Been in the fire service since 1997. Recently accepted a firefighter position with the Nixa Fire Protection District. Am also an active member with the Ozark Mountain F.O.O.L.S.

Day Job:

Fireman

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://Facebook/docjct

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Was a childhood dream/goal to become a fireman

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love what the JOB itself stands for!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Decreasing budgets/layoffs
Losing the JOB as a CRAFT