David Hess

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:: 2 years so far
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Wilmot Fire and Rescue, wilmot, 204 mill st.
Years With Department/Agency: 1 month
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Grand Traverse County Rural Fire Department Battalion 6 Fife Lake, Mi
My Training:: FF1 and FF2 hazmat awareness and operations, emergency vehicle drivers training, appuratus and pump ops 1 and 2, extracation, and EMT-Basic
About Me:: I've been a firefighter for over 2 years and I LOVE IT! its in my blood, my dad was a volunteer firefighter in canal fulton and my brother (Brandon McCune) and i are now on the same department. In my two years i've seen 5 friends hurt or killed. I've already had my far shares of bad calls but its the good calls that keep me active.
Day Job:: None as of now (12-21-07)
Relationship Status:: Single
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://www.myspace.com/ffhess
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: My brother joined a department in ohio when i lived in michigan. I have alwaysed looked up to him, and i liked the idea of getting to help my community, but after i got into it i'm addicted!
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Search and rescue is my favorite, but anytime you know that you got to help someone
Top Issues Facing Responders:: actracting new members, keeping old members active, and training