Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Law Enforcement

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

13

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Howland Fire Dept.

Years With Department/Agency

3

My Training:

Fire Fighter I
Fire Fighter II
Confined Space
Wildland Fire
Maine Cert. Animal Control Officer -2002 to present

About Me:

I own My own business
Welding for 20 years.

Day Job:

Welder

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I married into the business. Mt Father in Law is a Maine State Forest Ranger. I am on the volunteer Fire Dept in the next town. I am also a Deputy Fire Warden in my town.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I feel I am needed

Top Issues Facing Responders:

specialized training needed, and lack of personel