Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

15

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Omaha, Ne

Years With Department/Agency

10

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Bellevue Volunteer Fire Dept, Bellevue, Ne

My Training:

EMT-I, FF-1, EVO

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I wanted to be a cop, but then got into the volunteer fire svc, loved the work, so I stayed with it. I have been a professional firefighter for 10 years now.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I wake up every day and can honestly say 'Let's go to work!'

Top Issues Facing Responders:

minimum manning, getting the equipment we need before the stuff we have breaks down.