NMB Truckie

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Lieutenant, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:
20
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
City of North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue, N. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Years With Department/Agency
8
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Katonah Fire Department- Katonah, N.Y.- Firefighter
City of Columbia Fire Dept.- Columbia, S.C.- Firefighter
Horry County EMS- Myrtle Beach, S.C.- Paramedic
SCTF-1, Columbia, S.C.- Search Manager, TFL
About Me:
As I noted earlier I was brought up in the Fire Deapartment. I officially became a Firefighter in 1987 for the Katonah Fire Department, the same department in which my father served, serving on the same rescue company that he once had (He passed away of a heart attack when I was 10 an all to common occurance for firefighters). It was located in Westchester County, just north of NYC. It was established in 1874 and was steeped in tradition and pride. This is where I learned my base. At age 19 I became a proffesional Firefighter for the City of Columbia, SC. It is the capital city of South Carolina. I served most of my time there as a member of a truck company firmly cementing my roots as a truckie. From there I moved to the beach where I served as a Paramedic with Horry County Ems and Finally in my current position as a Lieutenant and Paramedic for the City of North Myrtle Beach, SC. I also work part time as a Captain for the Calabash Fire Department which lies just above the NC/SC border. I have been a part of many specialty teams and organizations including SCTF-1. I have also participated heavely in teaching in both South and North Carolina
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Father was a firefighter so I was brought up to understand what it meant to be a firefighter.( He is the picture in my tattoo) That it's not just a job, but who and what you are.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Helping others, and passing along the knowledge, traditions, and meanings of being a firefighter. Following in my fathers foot steps
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Manpower, Training, and complacency

Comment Wall:

  • Mick Mayers

    I'd recognize your profile anywhere. Come get in touch with your inner mongo at:

    www.firefighternation.com/groups/canceltheengine

    Sep 14, 2007

  • dcltsc2

    thats a really nice tat you got.... Stay safe GOD BLESS

    Sep 17, 2007

  • dcltsc2

    just wanted to say hi STAY SAFE GOD BLESS

    Dec 13, 2007

  • S.C., Captain, iceman

    to all of s.c firefighter look at this site. that i started for s.c. firefighter.

    http://scfirefighternetwork.ning.com/

    Dec 23, 2007

  • ray parsons

    So, have you warmed up yet. You got to feel temp's like us futher north. I saw you hit a record low. We hit the single digits. I guess ya'll would be froze. Stay safe.

    Jan 12, 2008