John Cox

Male

Beaver, WV

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Captain
Years in Fire/EMS:: 15
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Beaver Vol Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency: 14
My Training:: Long list of training.
Day Job:: EMT-P
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I grew up in the fire service with my dad, so it was always in me. After moving a time or two, I got into the service myself. The gratification of helping people is awesome and knowing you do something that some people can't imagine doing, is quite moving as well. The Fire and EMS services are very full filling.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Helping people
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Different breeds of people in today's world. Being short staffed. New technologies involving incidents.