Brian W. Reed

58, Male

Mountain Home

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Combination
Job Function: Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:: 10
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Mountain Home Fire Dept. Mountain Home, Idaho
Years With Department/Agency: 10
My Training:: FF 1 & 2, Rope, Trench & Confined Space Technician, Haz-Mat Ops level, EMT-B,
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Of course the first thought is the excitement, but after that it the service to your community and the people that you serve. Helping those that can't help themselves.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Serving the community, and the feeling of accomplishment when doing so.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Funding!!!! I believe funding is what holds every department back, with funding you can improve just about everything ie, communications, personnel, training, equipment, prevention, you get the picture. Unfortunately we do not have unlimited funds and we all strugle with that everyday.

Brian W. Reed

In the heat of the battle, you will not rise to the occasion..... You will simply default to your highest level of training.

Aug 11, 2007
Scott Kvittem

My name is Scott and I am looking at FD in the Idaho area. Does your dept let people go out on calls with you guys? My wife and I have friends at Mounain home and we are looking to retire there. If you could give me some insite about Mountain home, that would be great. Thanks

Aug 12, 2007