Justin Stepien

40, Male

Greenleaf

United States

Profile Information:

What State do you live in?

WI

Type of Organization

Volunteer Fire Department

Job Function

Firefighter/Driver Operator

Years in Fire/EMS:

21

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Wayside Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

5

Dept. Web Site:

http://https://www.waysidefiredept.org/

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Waupaca County HIRT team (hazardous materials response) Technician Level... Beecher Dunbar Pembine Fire Department

My Training:

FF1/Driver Operator (Engine), Cold Water Rescue, advanced extraction hybrid cars Hazmat Operations/Hazmat Technician. Fire Instructor, Fire Inspector, IAAI Investigator

About Me:

Been in around Fire Fighting for as long as i can remember. My grandfather's been with BDP Fire since it was created, and my uncles been on since 1984. I have two other uncles involved with other departments as well (Wausaukee and town of Lake) so yeah i Live and breathe fire & rescue however I have little interest in do this fulltime unless I find the right deal. I love hunting, fishing, short track racing, Four Wheeling...

Day Job:

Firefighter for a Fire Equipment Manufacturer

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=760368791

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Family Thing.... Grandfather was Chief for 20+ years with 53 years of total service. Several uncles and family members involved with the fire service.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Code 3 Response.... Pager Tones a 3AM... The feeling of help someone in there greatest time of need

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Volunteer Departments not being able to secure funding needed for Operations, and recruitment.

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