Jim Tipton

Male

Alvarado, Texas

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function: Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:: 23
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Fort Worth Fire Dept
Years With Department/Agency: 23
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Started out as a volunteer with Grandview Fire Dept.
My Training:: EMT-P, Tactical Ems FF Training, High Angle Rescue, Trench Rescue, Confined Space, Haz-Mat Tech, Aeromedical Flight Training
About Me:: I love drag racing, rodeo, fishing,traveling with my R.V. especially to the pacific northwest. Started cowboy action shooting and really have a lot of fun with that. Plan on retiring at the end of 2011. Plan on traveling a lot then.
Relationship Status:: In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Liked the work, Thought it was neat to know I could make a difference in someone's life.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: The Adrenaline of the work
Top Issues Facing Responders:: SAFETY