Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

4

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

tacna fire

Years With Department/Agency

11/2

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

safford fire dept. A.D.O.C FIRE RESCUE. Coconino county C.E.R.T team leader and tona lea Emergency planner.

My Training:

basic search and rescue tech. fire safety 1 and 2 firefighting hands on experience with ICS command and ESF 4 ESF 9 and FEMA search and rescue. Hands on experience with engineer. CPR pro , A.E.D certified. Basic medical triage and support functions.

About Me:

Former military with the airborne but now i do firefighting and work with coconino county sheriff's office . I have several types of firefighting experience and am cross trained in structural fire fighting techniques and wild land fire fighting. And now I am a consultant with small dept. Fire safety and emergency planning.

Day Job:

Consultant.

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To make a difference and show others they can too if they want it badly.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

not to be a hero but to help others when when they need it. And most of all to save lives.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

inadequate equipment and response times.