Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

8 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Byram Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department in Byram, MS

Years With Department/Agency

4 years

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Crystal Springs Volunteer Fire Department - Firefighter

My Training:

CVFF, EMT-B, HAZMAT, Other.

Day Job:

Paramedic School

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

After I saw what it was really about, I wanted to be a part of it. This line of work is a calling. I answered just as others have in the past and will in the future.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Being there to help you out during the worst that way maybe I can help make you better.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

EMS needs more people behind them in the political arena.