Larry

52, Male

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Sergeant, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:
17
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Huntingtown VFD, Huntingtown, MD
Years With Department/Agency
2.5
Dept. Web Site:
http://hvfd6.org
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
I work for Department of Navy as a Firefighter/EMT/Driver/HazMat Tech. I have been all over Naval District of Washington Stations. Started out in DC, then went to CBD, and now I'm at the Naval Academy.
I started out in the Fire/EMS service when I was 16 and have been doing it ever since.
My Training:
Fire Officer II
MD EMT
Driver Operator Pumper and Truck
Rescue Tech
Haz Mat Tech
Confine Space Tech
About Me:
I started out in emergency services in Western MD and have volunteered throughout the state of MD.
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I became a firefighter because my family was involved in the service when I was a younger child and my father was a firefighter. I also enjoy the feeling I get after helping someone.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The rush and that every call is something different
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Retaining members to do the job.

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