Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

15

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

spurgeon fire/ pike county ems

Years With Department/Agency

3

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

lynnville vol

My Training:

emtb,airpac,extracation,search/rescue/,interior attack,woodland,

About Me:

i am not a adrenalin junkie but i still get that knot in my stomach when the toners sound . im just glad im able to give something back to others in thier time of need whatever and when ever i can ... i have two sons and two daughters they are my life..my oldest son is following in his fathers foot steps ,iknow its dangerous but i know how he feels it gets in youre in blood. im so proud of him.....

Day Job:

auto zone parts sales manager

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

to help other people and give something to the community it takes special people to do this job if you dont have it you will not survive out there it is an honor to serve youre friends and neibors.....

Why I Love Fire/EMS

its my calling

Top Issues Facing Responders:

budgets on small departments trying to have the right training and gear to perform our duties safely, i also believe we are seeing more violence than in the past which makes our jobs harder , the threat of terrorism not knowing what we are dealing with........