Rich

40, Male

Cranston

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

10+

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Coventry Fire District IAFF Local-3372

Years With Department/Agency

2 1/2

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Washington Fire Dept.
Coventry, RI
Call Firefighter/EMT-C
1998-2006

Central Coventry Fire Dept.
Coventry, RI
Call Firefighter/EMT-C
2006 to 2008

Coventry Fire Alarm
Coventry, RI
Fire Dispatcher
2004 to 2008

Oakland Mapleville Fire Dept.
Burrillville, RI
Per Diem Firefighter/EMT-C
2005 to 2008

Nasonville Fire Dept.
Burrillville, RI
Per Diem Firefighter/EMT-C
2007 to 2008

Coventry Fire District - IAFF Local-3240
Coventry, RI
Career Firefighter
October 3, 2008 to Present

My Training:

EMT-Cardiac
Firefighter Level I & II
Hazmat Technician
ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, ICS-800

About Me:

I've been in the fire service since the age of 13. I am a career firefighter now for the Coventry Fire District in Coventry, RI on A Platoon Rescue-1/Engine-1.

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I've wanted to be a firefigher since the first time i ever visited a fire station back when i was in kindergarton.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Not knowing what to expect....every call is different

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of training!
Lack of manpower!
Lack of funding!

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