Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

EMS Chief / Division Head

Years in Fire/EMS:

20+

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Oakland Township Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

20

My Training:

EMT, Paramedic, Hazmat, pump ops I, ISO, Essentials, BVR

About Me:

Married, 3 kids, 7 grandkids, work full time as EMT, do crafts for stress reduction.

Day Job:

EMT-B

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It was something to do one summer, loved it, and kept it up.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Being able to serve the community, being trained to respond to a need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of volunteers, difficulty getting and maintaining training