indianaFF

64, Male

Vincennes

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Team Member
Years in Fire/EMS:
20+
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
retired
Years With Department/Agency
7+
My Training:
Firefighter with medical back ground, also trained in Haz-Mat
About Me:
I spent all of my years transporting patients by chopper or ground. I worked in a level 1 trauma center then a burn unit and finally a small town hospital.. I was a rescuer during 9/11 and I struggle with the memories. I joined a VFD to try to bring my skills to the small town department.
Day Job:
Medical field Trauma, ICU, etc
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
My dad set the example, help anyone, anytime, any way you can. He would rush in when no one else would.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
you get the chance to make a difference in people's lives
Top Issues Facing Responders:
lack of qualified instructors and too small of a budget in small town departments

Comment Wall:

  • Lou Angeli

    Indiana Brother -- thanks for your work at Ground Zero. Please send me your mailing address to lou@louangeli.com and I'll send you a DVD that we recently completed - "Answering The Call: Ground Zero's Volunteers." It's a very positive piece.

    Lou

    Sep 7, 2007