matt

42, Male

Oak Grove, KY

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:: 11
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Oak Grove Fire Dept
Years With Department/Agency: 2
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Oak Grove Fire Dept Oak Grove KY. Trigg CO EMS Cadiz KY. US Forest Service Dubois WY wind river ranger dist AND East Golden Pond KY Land Between The Lakes
My Training:: EMT-B FFI-II, hazmat tech
Day Job:: emt
Relationship Status:: Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: its the only thing i can remember wanting to do when i was a kid and there is no gratification better then being able to help that person when they are in a time of need.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: there is no other job in the world like it, everyday is a new and exciting day.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: lack of financing. the larger dept are trying to make it harder for us smaller ones to be able to get grants.