Matt

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Private EMS
Job Function: EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:: 2 years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Shamokin, PA
Years With Department/Agency: 2 years
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.areaservices.com
Web Site:: http://www.elysburgfd.com
My Training:: NREMT-P
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I originally just fell into the job after i got laid off at the factory i was working at. I started as a wheelchair van driver and worked my way up from EMT-B to NREMT-P doing every job along the way. The factory called me back and I never went back.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: touching peoples live's everyday
Top Issues Facing Responders:: lawsuits, common misconceptions, and increased scope of practice with limited training.

Jim aka Bick

JUST DROPPING BY TO SAY WELCOME TO FIREFIGHTER NATION, ADD ME IF YOU WANT TO AND BE SAFE OUT THERE FROM RIVERSIDE,NJ TO RIVERSIDE,PA.

Feb 29, 2008