Edwin Mitchell

Mathiston, MS

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function: Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), Hazardous Materials Team Member, Other
Years in Fire/EMS:: 14
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Choctaw Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency: 6
My Training:: firefighter, paramedic, dive rescue, rope rescue, haz mat, and alot of other stuff
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: long story, i was interested as a teenager. wanted to go to nursing then got emt while in combat medic training at Ft. Sam. When I got home I decided to work for one semester as an emt before going to school and the rest is history. I have tried to get out of emergency services but I believe that the Lord has put me here for a reason. Every time I get away from one thing he pulls me back into something else. I am ok with that though, it is occassionally rewarding. I have been blessed. I have a great family and a roof over my head, not to mention I have not ever been starved. I have gained a passion for my work ( my wife says its obsessive) and still 14 years later still find myself trying to learn as much as i can. I am now the TC coordinator for my fire department and relief captain. I also just accepted an EMS Director position which I work on my other days. Well thats enough for now.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Overworked due to lack of personell and stress.