Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

20 in fire/ 24 in EMS

Years With Department/Agency

20

Dept. Web Site:

http://City of Elkhart

My Training:

Paramedic / Critical Care medic, Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, ACLS,ITLS,PALS,AMLS Instructor, Indiana instructor2/3,Homeland security/ FEMA Instructor,
Officer 1-2,Safety Officer, Master in Stratigies & Tatics

About Me:

Fire Chief Elkhart Fire Indiana

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://mcompton@Elkhartfire.org

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I believe in my heart I was designed to be a Paramedic-

And after 20 year I am still amazed that I get paid to do this job!!!!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It is self rewarding

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Budgets Cuts