Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

30

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Addison Fire & EMS

Years With Department/Agency

4

Web Site:

http://hva.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

27 years with Chelsea, Mi FD, retired as Asst Chief

5 years with Raisin Twp. Fire Department laid off 11/07

My Training:

FF I/II, Paramedic, Fire Service Instructor, Fire Inspector I, Haz Mat Ops-Instructor, Extrication, Ice Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Trench Rescue, Fire Investigator, Fire Officer I/II/III

Day Job:

Senior Paramedic at HVA-Lenawee County

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Action, beinig involved in a noble profession.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

We do something different than other people do. We go where other people can't go.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Funding for Training, Equipment and Operations.