Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief, Fire / Arson Investigator, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Administrative Staff / Team Member, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

25

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Desoto County Emergency Services

Years With Department/Agency

18

Dept. Web Site:

http://wallsfiredept.org

Web Site:

http://wallsfiredept.org

My Training:

1001-I,II, Haz Mat tech I, II, Fire Instructor I, II, Rope Rescue, Confined Space rescue, Trench Rescue, Driver operator, Fire investigator

Day Job:

Deputy Director Emergency Services for Desoto County

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

All of the fire departments in the area where volunteer at the time I just wanted to help. Once I got into the fire service I was hooked.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

its one place you can make a difference in some ones life!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

lack of people willing to get into the fire service (volunteer)
Funding
NFPA ( Not for piratical application) Mandates