Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Safety Officer, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, EMT - Basic, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

16 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

portage twp. fire dept

Years With Department/Agency

2 years

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

german twp. fier dept. , notre dame fire dept. , and portage twp. fire dept.

My Training:

safty officer, hasmat tech, emt-b, ff1, ff2.

About Me:

i am 34 yrs old and love being a vol. firefighter. i have been in the fire service for about 17 years. i am married with 2 boys and one on the way in june. hopefuly they will take after their dad.

Day Job:

crew formam for a water proofing company.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

i joined the marine corps right out of high school and became an aircraft rescue and firefighter so i could get a good paying after i got out.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

helping others in need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

some of the issues facing vol. firefighters is funding for new equipment. alot of us have to have fundraisers to get the things that we need.