Lee Huff

56, Male

Chester, WV

United States

Profile Information:

What State do you live in?

WV

Type of Organization

Volunteer Fire Department

Job Function

Firefighter/Driver Operator, Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

11

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Lawrenceville Vol. Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

11

My Training:

West Virginia mandated first aid/ CPR, basic fire suppression, First Responder, EVOC, EMT-B, Driver/pump operator.

About Me:

Some college, but never graduated. Experiencce in driving apparatus as a backup led me to obtain my CDL and start a new career as a truck driver.

Day Job:

Local linehaul truck driver

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Family tradition, plus I felt a calling to help my fellow man.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I consider it to be my Christian Ministry to help my fellow man. Also, I'm the third generation of my family to serve. My grandfather started way back in 1937, with my dad, uncle, and cousin all following.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

I feel that our biggest problems are the lack of willingness of the public in general to volunteer their time and the resistance of employers to work with our volunteer responders.

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