Andy Coleman

46, Male

DeSoto, Missouri

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

16

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

DeSoto Rural Fire Prot Dist

Years With Department/Agency

6

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.drfpd.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Valle Ambulance District

My Training:

Firefighter 1,2 Emt, Driver operator, Fire Officer 1,2 Several rescue classes

Member of UASI Strike Team 5

About Me:

Well here we go. I work full time for DeSoto Rural Fire Prot Dist, Im a Lt /Shift Officer for C shift. We work a kelly shift schedule. I've been full time for 6 yrs now. Im in charge of Fire reports,running cards, radio communications and mapping. Our district covers 265 square miles with soon to be 7 stations. Only 3 of the stations are manned full time. We avaverge 100 calls a month.

I've been married to my lovely wife Jennifer for 5 yrs and a father to my son Jacob (who is 4 now and following in my foot steps, he knows everything already about the fire service). He always wants to come and work with me.

I work several part time jobs, Emt at Valle Ambulance district, Dispatcher at St
Francois Co 911 and DeSoto Fire Alarm. Im also a lic pyrotecnic for the State of Missouri and Illinois.

I keep very busy with my work, but try and spend all my free time with my family.
I enjoy camping, hunting, and just being outdoors.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Following in the foot steps of the family

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Exciting and a rush

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Funding & Legislation

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