JR Bischoff

47, Male

Sterling

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Lieutenant
Years in Fire/EMS:: 8 years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Sterling Fire District Sterling, Ohio
Years With Department/Agency: 8 years
My Training:: VOL FF, EMT-B, haz-mat awareness and ops, EVOC, Pump Operations, Interior and Exterior Fire Atatck, MCI training.
About Me:: I am curretly a Volunteer FF, taking the FF1 class currently. I am also an EMT-B, but soon will be looking to take an EMT-I class. I have taken HAz-MAT awareness and Ops, EVOC, IS100,IS200, IS700, IS800.
Day Job:: Truss Design Manager
Relationship Status:: Divorced
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Firefighting/EMS has been a family tradition for many years. Both of my parents served as volunteers for 20+ years. My uncle has served for 30 years, and my brother for 5 years. It is a valuable way to serve my community.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Being able to have a dramatc impact on people's lives!
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Personal liablity as it pertains to patient privacy. Also complacency at fire scenes.