What State do you live in?

CA

Type of Organization

Industrial Fire Brigade

Job Function

First Repsonder

Years in Fire/EMS:

19

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

BP Fire Dept.

Years With Department/Agency

13

My Training:

Started my training as an industrial medical nurse and went thru with EMT courses paid for by the Doctor(s)I worked with. I also received x-ray tech training and LVN training thru the sponsorship of the MD couple I worked with.

About Me:

I was placed in an industrial clinic inside
The ARCO/CASTROL Medical Dept. in 1994. Been there since and moving thru the department and currently operations/firefighter. I receive monthly department and Tex A&M fire school training every other year.

Day Job:

Operations/Firefighter

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Was offered to join the fire department thru my medical background at work. Something I enjoy. Truly love to help people, community.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It's in my blood.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Industrial firefighting specifically: hydrocarbons, chemical and almost always in SCBA. Pipes and tanks which may not be labeled next to a pressurized gas fire. Tactics, game plan change, and always obstructions. Very little action until shit hits the fan. Lots and
lots of training.