Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

34

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Mattawamkeag

Years With Department/Agency

34

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.mattawamkeagfire.com

My Training:

Fire Officer, Fire ground survival, FF I, II, EVOC, Engine company Opps, Truck Comp Opps, Incident Command, Safety officer, Numerous EMS and FIre trainings

About Me:

Been a FF since high school officially joined after my 18th birthday. Held every position from FF to Fire Chief, Last officer position was deputy rescue chief and the transformation of a first responder service to a ful ambulance service. Started the first responder service 25 years ago to meet the demand for mush needed EMS coverage.

Day Job:

onstruction Safety Coordinator

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Like most little boys a facination with those big red trucks and the facination is still with me today. I'm still that little boy but I play with big trucks now

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love the rush you get when the page comes in, I tend to handle stressfull situation very well and love the challenge

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Retention of firefighters and EMT's