Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

3

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Independent Fire Company

Years With Department/Agency

3

Dept. Web Site:

http://Independentfirecompany.org

My Training:

Firefighter 1, Hazmat Opps.,CPR, EMT-B,RIT,High angle Rescue, Low Angle Rescue, Swift Water Opps/Tech, Vehicle Extrication

About Me:

My name is Billy... Iv been in the fire service for 3 years now. Been around it most of my life. Was inspired by watching my dad rushing to put his gear on and then watching the engine go out the door. I decided at a very young age this is what I would do when I became older. Graduated in 2007 and continued training in the fire service and go to college for the practice of nursing/medic..

Day Job:

depends on the day..

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My Dad was a firefighter and its been my dream since I was little

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The rush and giving people a second shot at life

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Wreckless Driving... Too many cheifs and not enough firemen... Cockiness and hatred between different dept.