Paul Young

Male

Pilot Point, TX

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function: Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:: 24
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Lewisville Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency: 21
Dept. Web Site:: http://cityoflewisville.com
Web Site:: http://pilotpointfire.org
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Lewisville Vol. Fire Department (absorbed by LFD)
Pilot Point Vol. Fire Department (first time 2 years)
Highland Village Fire Department (was there 5 years)
My Training:: Firefighter, Paramedic, Fire Instructor, Officer I, Fire Officer Supervisor
About Me:: I am a career firefighter that started as a volunteer, got hired in '88, have worked part time in another small department, volunteered at my home town department and now I am a part time paid Division Chief of Operations.
Day Job:: Firefighter / Paramedic
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Childhood dream
Why I Love Fire/EMS: It allows me to test myself, both mentally and physically, do something worthwile, and the obligatory "help others"
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Safety / training.....for career FF's pay and security