Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:
2 years Firefighter. 5 years EMT
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Center twp. Fire Dept. station 13
Years With Department/Agency
2 years
My Training:
I love to train a lot. I may need to save more than one life at a time so I train to stay in shape ant to stay in controll of my actions and my ability to perform at my best on a scene.
About Me:
I am a easy going person. I put my family and friends before myself. I think about my future in this line of work and what I can do to make my future more secure.
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
The EMT part is what I always had a passion for as a kid. The fire side is for the fun, respect, dignity, thrills, and all the excitement that comes with it.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I love to save lives. I love the respect.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Paid guies look down on vollies all the time and I hate that more than anything. My department is half and half when it comes to paid and volly and we have more trianing and more certs than our own city does.
Jason, welcome to the Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the Group. Your contribution and involvement here is important to us all. Dont be shy just jump in anywhere to get your feet wet. You will get out of this site what you put into it. Lots to do, read and become involved with here. Have fun and be safe.
Allen Howard
PS... don't hate all paid guys. Sorry you got a bad bunch.
Mar 15, 2009
Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp
Chief William Sharp
Southern Oregon Coast
Mar 15, 2009