Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

16

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Roanoke Rapids FD

Years With Department/Agency

16

My Training:

FF II, RT, EMT-P, Master Diver, Haz-mat tech, DO, several NFPA and DHS courses, Instructor level III, etc.

Day Job:

Fire/EMS School Director

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Wanted to help my community

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I am able to help others

Top Issues Facing Responders:

1) Education
2) research
3) Becoming more of a recognized profession