Type of Organization

N/A

Job Function

Other, Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

25

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Retired/ Due to injury

My Training:

Paramedic, Firefighter 2 Instructor, HAz-mat inst.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I was a medic in the army, and it was my desire to be a fireman since I was 5 years old, so, after serving 8 years in the military, I became a fire/medic.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping others, and as of 2006 I have delivered 16 babies!!!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Not enough pay, or respect for the dangerous work that fire and ems
encounter.