Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

About 10 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Hurt Vol. Fire Deptartment Station 31 / Hurt, Virginia

Years With Department/Agency

about 10 Years

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.hurt31.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

I was also a member of the Altavista EMS for about 6 years before my boys were born

My Training:

X EMT and motor pool officer with EMS

Day Job:

Local Goverment Employee in Neighboring Co. public works Dept which is NEMS complint

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/bigdaddy814

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

When i got out of High School I wanted to do something to help out others and what better way then to join my local Fire Dept

Why I Love Fire/EMS

being able to help others out in there time of need

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The lack of interest in younger generation wanting to join the fire service