Tristen Cruz

, Male

Alpharetta

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Combination
Job Function
Captain, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), Hazardous Materials Team Member
Years in Fire/EMS:
19
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Alpharetta Fire and Emergency Services, Alpharetta, GA
Years With Department/Agency
6
Dept. Web Site:
http://alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?p=67
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Valencia County Fire Department, Los Lunas, NM
Albuquerque Ambulance Service, Albuquerque, NM
Superior Ambulance Services, Albuquerque, NM
Grady Emergency Medical Services, Atlanta, GA
Rural Metro Ambulance, Roswell, GA
My Training:
FFII, NREMT-P, Fire Instructor II, HazMat Specialist; containment & confinement
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://myspace.com/firemedic288
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Initially I started just because it seemed interesting. I actually started on the EMS side of the house and didn't intend to fight fire at the time. I found myself at one point in the position of working for a fire department or not working at all, and it only took one fire after training for me to fall in love with it. Now, I can't imagine doing anything else.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I love life at the station as well as being able to bring order to chaotic scenes.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Firefighter safety, volunteer recruitment, retirement benefits

Comment Wall:

  • Ken Mathews

    Long time brother Cruz. Hope life is gettin better for you all of the time. Hope to see you at the GFA soon.

    Aug 13, 2007

  • Ken Mathews

    Brother Cruz I would never claim to be able to replace a quality FF such as yourself, I just hope I get through the day without doing anything stupid.
    Hate you could not be there. Maybe next time.

    Aug 18, 2007

  • Tiger Schmittendorf

    Hello Cap -

    Sounds like you and I share similar views on firefighter respect and LODD prevention.

    I have a sister that lives in Alpharetta. Thanks for protecting her and her family.

    Jan 1, 2008

  • Mark Chastain

    Howdy from up the road at Woodstock
    Keeper between the ditches and the rubber side down!!!

    FTMPTB

    Feb 10, 2008

  • John Brownlow

    Tristen,

    What's up bro...I have my interview this week on the 20th for Gwinnett County. I'm Looking forward to it. Talk to you soon. Stay low and Stay safe

    Mar 17, 2008

  • John Brownlow

    Tristen,

    Went to my interview yesterday for Gwinnett county and it went very well. I had interviewed with 4 people. I dont' recall there names though, but one of the guys was very cool. He told me that they will be contacting me in about a week or so and he also told me that I did a real good job in my interview and that I had nothing to worry about. Just wanted to let you know how it went. Talk to you soon Capt. Stay low and Stay safe...

    Mar 21, 2008

  • John Brownlow

    Tristen,

    I just recieved an email from Gwinnett in regards to my status..I have been placed on the applicant register and will be notified when I will be moving on the the next step. My Capt. at my full time job (Troy Fire) recieved a letter of recommendation from Gwinnett yesterday so I hope that's a good sign. Gotta run...Stay Low and Stay Safe..Johnny B.

    Apr 1, 2008