Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

30 Yrs.

Years With Department/Agency

30

My Training:

Fire Engineer,Haz-Mat, EMT, Ladderman, Member of All Terrain Rescue Team. Also trained in airport rescue and crash rescue.

About Me:

Retired in 1996, married with 1 son and 2 daughters, 3 grand kids. Own a cabin in northern Az. and go to the gym 3-4 times a week. I also enjoy hiking the trails near my home.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I was looking to join a team.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I could retire after 20 years.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Deal with the people that cannot seem to take care of the simplest emergencies without someone to tell them what to do. 911 is the worst thing to happen to emergency services. There is a whole generation of people that haven't been taught anything but 911. The illegal aliens come to this country and the first thing they learn is 911 and ambulancia. That is why I retired at age 53, I just couldn't stand any more 3 AM calls for snivelers.