Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

EMS Chief / Division Head, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

16 years in EMS, 5 years in Fire

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Bridgewater Fire Dept.

Years With Department/Agency

5

My Training:

FF I/II
Paramedic

Day Job:

Fire Service Specialist for the NFPA

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.fireservicetoday.org

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Too many reasons to list.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The changes that are a result of your actions can be seen almost instantly.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Funding, training and safety...in no particular order.... I think that the resources are out there but are not being tapped into by enough people involved in the Fire/EMS world.