Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Battalion Chief / Division Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

24

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Springfield, Ohio

Years With Department/Agency

24

My Training:

Firefighter-Level 1
EMT-B
Fire Inspector
Haz-mat Tech Level

Day Job:

Security Officer

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/rick56

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

A friend asked me to check it out, and I enjoy helping people when they really need it.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping people in need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training for large scale incidents, and retaining that knowledge past the classroom. We also need to get over the paid/non paid rivalry in the fire service. We all do what we do whether we are full time paid or part-time volunteer.