Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Stafford County Comp. 10

Years With Department/Agency

8 months

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.staffordfirerescue.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Sharon Twp. Fire/Rescue

My Training:

Medina County Career Center Fire/EMS Academy, Louis F. Garland DOD Fire Academy

About Me:

I love spending time with my family. I have a wife and a little boy. I spend my time fishing, hunting, and puttin the wet stuff on the red stuff.

Day Job:

Crash Fire Rescue

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To race the "Reaper" and save someones life. Helping the community, and seing a sigh of relief when we come running hot around the corner.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love the gut feeling of getting the tones, running hot, and the fun of the job. I love the self motivation that comes from the job and helping those who need it the most.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety while responding, On scene safety, Personal accountability and proper communications, continuing education, the highest standard of care for patients and their loved ones