What State do you live in?

MA

Type of Organization

Paid Fire Department

Job Function

Company Officer (Captain/Lt/Supervisor)

Years in Fire/EMS:

16

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Brewster Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

11

Dept. Web Site:

http://brewsterfire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Provincetown Fire Department, Lower Cape Ambulance, Wellfleet Fire Department

My Training:

MA State Paramedic, National Pro Board Firefighter 1/2, Fire Instructor 1, Fire Officer 1 and 2, NIMS 700, ICS 100-400, Public Safety Diver

About Me:

Father, coach, student.

Day Job:

Captain/Paramedic at Brewster Fire Department

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Originally joined EMS after watching ER on television. I loved the medical stuff but didn't want to go to medical school. Went to firefighter training and fell in love with the profession.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I enjoy helping others in their time of need. I love problem solving under stress!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Enough staffing to get the job done safely.