Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Training Officer, Safety Officer, Firefighter, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

11 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Blacks Harbour Fire Dept

Years With Department/Agency

11

My Training:

FF1, FF2, Haz Mat instructor,Auto extracation, Wildland fire certified,Saint John Ambulance First responder, First Responder instructor,Defensive driver, EMO certified,Industrial FF certified

Day Job:

Steam Plant superintendent

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To give back to my town.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

beening there to help others and the friendships formed

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of people willing to volunteer once they find out the amount of training involved.