What State do you live in?

SD

Type of Organization

Volunteer Fire Department

Job Function

Firefighter/Paramedic

Years in Fire/EMS:

11

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Doty Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

1

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

South Dakota Black Hats
Air Link
Regional West Ambulance
OST Ambulance Service
Custer Ambulance

My Training:

Wildland Line Medic
Wildland Sawyer Type 2
Structure FF 1 & 2
NREMT-P
South Dakota Instructor

About Me:

I am in my element in nature. Anything outdoors appeals to me. I prefer Wildland Firefighting to structure. I live in the hills and enjoy exploring them!

Day Job:

All the Above

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I have always wanted to be a firefighter, it has been my life's goal. I love everything about the career, the smells and the rush. Running in to help people on their worst day. I enjoy expanding my limits and improving mentally and physically every day.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I get to be the light in the darkness

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Work/Life Balance, PTSD, physical fitness, training