Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

24

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Mountain Home Fire Department, Mountain Home, Idaho

Years With Department/Agency

9 years

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Mountain Home Air Force Base FD
Mountain Home FD
Mountain Home Rural FD

About Me:

I started my firefighting career as a United States Air Force Firefighter. I was then a federal firefighter for many years. I have been with our current department for 8 years. It is a paid on call department with 33 members.

Day Job:

Self Employed

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

The Brotherhood, the opportunity to serve our nation (Air Force Firefighter) and then my community.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The closeness of our department and the level of professionalism each one of us has towards the job.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

manning, homeland security or terrorist issues.