Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

EMT - Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

7

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Smithsburg, MD

Years With Department/Agency

1

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.sems79.org

Web Site:

http://www.rescuehose.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Mont Alto Volunteer Fire Department & Mont Alto Ambulance Squad

My Training:

PA EMT, MD EMT, BTLS, PHTLS, ALS Assistant, CPR/AED, EVOC, Haz Mat Awareness, Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness & Operations, Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings Awareness, SCAN-EMS, ICS-100, NIMS, Introduction to Farm Emergencies
Other EMS Training Certificates: Spinal Immobilization, Congestive Heart Failure, Traumatic Brain Injury, Ecstacy Abuse Management, Asthma Management, SARS, Stroke Management, Seizure Management, 800 MHz Radio Training

Day Job:

Pharmacy Technician

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/emschic3

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

5th generation in fire & EMS, it's in my blood

Why I Love Fire/EMS

serving the community

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of volunteers, funding for new equipment & public education