boodah!

43, Male

Cherokee, NC

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer, Other Emergency Services Staff, Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

6 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Cherokee, NC

Years With Department/Agency

5

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

My Training:

NC FFII, EMT-B, NC HazMat I, Rescue Systems I, NC Emergency Vehicle Driver, NIMS ICS 100,200,300,700,800. Graduated 2004 GTCC Firefighter Academy. Currently obtaining my FLSE III certificate.

About Me:

Originally started my career heading towards becoming a paramedic. I got my EMT-B certification and was well on my way. That got turned around when I received an offer to join the CVFD. I got bit by the fire bug and haven't looked back. I got a job on CFD and to this day it has been my life.

My current status with CF&R is Firefighter-II/EMT-B. I also serve as an assistant with the Fire Prevention Team. I am also the chaplain for our department.

Day Job:

Firefighter 24/7

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/bigdaddyc14

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help the people in my community and be an active part in saving lives.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

the satisfaction of being able to make a positive difference in other people's lives.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Political influence and lack of support from city/town administrators

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