Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

EMS Chief / Division Head

Years in Fire/EMS:

7 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Milnerton Fire Dept, Cape Town

Years With Department/Agency

7 Years

My Training:

Fire Fighting
BLS-Paramedic
Hazardous Material Transportation
Radio Communications
Rope Access and Rescue
National Diploma Safety Management
Instructor

About Me:

I am a volunteer that works for the City of Cape Town Disaster Risk Management, we work along side the local Fire Departments in our local areas. We do shifts on the Fire and Rescue Vehicles. I have been an active member from the age of 14/15. I have recently been promoted to Coordinator of Fire and Rescue for the milnerton devision. I also work actively as a Safety Manager.

Day Job:

Safety Manager

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I grew up in the fire services with a grandfather who was the Chief and a dad and his twin who was also high ranking officers. I believe its the family tradition and the feeling of commitment to saving lives that has driven me in the line of fire.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Its creates a feeling of achieving more in life.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Reckless behaviour of fellow crew members, lack of training, lack of brotherhood in todays fire service.