What State do you live in?

CA

Type of Organization

Other

Job Function

EMT/Paramedic

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Joffe Emergency Services

Years With Department/Agency

4

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.JoffeEmergencyServices.com

My Training:

Search and Rescue, Fire Science, EMT

About Me:

Male
Born in Summit NJ, Moved to Brooklyn Heights NY, then out here to Los Angeles California.
Like to chill with friends when I am not working. Looking at switching companies to be able to get back on a rig/ambulance.

FD: Started the Explorer LAFD program in Oct of 2006
I have 750+ hours of ride out time
Promoted to Explorer Capt.in October of '08
(Explorer Capt. is the highest rank and Exp can have in department)
The Explorer Program closed in 2009 Due to city wide budget cuts. It restarted as the cadet program, I never went back.

Day Job:

EMT / Supervisor

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined as an Explorer to give back to my community and to the 3 friends of mine, who were NYC Firefighters that died on 9-11. (ironically thats my birthday)

Why I Love Fire/EMS

i get to give back to my community and help those that need me the most

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Traffic, pay, ineffectent gear, poor leadership