Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant, Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

Five

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Hinesburg Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

Four

My Training:

Numerous fire training classes including EVOC instructor and EMT-B.

About Me:

I'm a 29 year old Lt. Firefighter and EMT-B. My wife Heather and I have two awesome kids. I have a son who is three, and a daughter who is two. I live in Hinesburg, VT where we protect aprox. 6000 residents and run around 400 calls a year.

Day Job:

Life Safety Technician for the University of Vermont.

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/jsteelman1979

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To serve, protect, and help the community and residents.
And it is what I enjoy doing the most in my life.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It is the most rewarding and satisfying activity that I can do in my life.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training, complaceny, poor judgement, and lack of scene safety.