Hercules Kinnard

47, Male

Pensacola

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

7

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

N.A.S Pensacola Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

4.5

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Ensley Volunteer Fire Department (current)
Myrtle Grove Volunteer Fire Department
Warrington Volunteer Fire Department
West Pensacola Volunteer Fire Department
Cantonment Volunteer Fire Department

My Training:

Florida FF-I, FF-II, EMT, Instructor-I, Live Fire Instructor-I, Rope Rescue-I and II etc...
DOD FF-I, FF-II, Airport FF, Instructor-I, NREMT, Telecommunicator-I and II, AARF Driver Operator, Driver Operator Pumper, Driver Operator Aerial, Haz-MAt Tech

About Me:

I started volunteering in 2001 and was told that I needed to get some certifications. I then went through the Northwest Florida Fire Academy and EMT school. After I got my certs I got hired at N.A.S Pensacola Fire Department. I still volunteer to help my community and keep up with my skills.

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help others and my community.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Being able to make a difference in someones life. I am also my sons hero and that is the neatest thing in the world to know you are someones hero.The self satisfaction you get when you know things went smooth and as planned.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

People who feel that thay don't need to go through classes or get certs to do this job. Be it Career or Volunteer things constantly change and we need to stay current to be better prepared for ourselves and our peers.
Oh yeah and having Officers who are clueless and unqualified for the job.

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