Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

5

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Caddo Gap VFD

Years With Department/Agency

3

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Antoine (Arkansas) Volunteer Fire Dept/ first responder

My Training:

basic firefighter, basic instructor

About Me:

older than dirt... still chasing sirens

Day Job:

enforcement agent for Arkansas Tobacco Control

Relationship Status:

Widowed

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

have been involved unofficially for years. Just decided to make it official

Why I Love Fire/EMS

still haven't figured that one out.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

locally...funding to keep volunteer departments operational, training and recruitment of qualified members to maintain a larger core group who actually respond to most situations