Les Swanson

Male

Valparaiso, IN

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Industrial/Institutional
Job Function: Other
Years in Fire/EMS:: 38
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor and Indiana Harbor
Years With Department/Agency: 35
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: South Haven, (Indiana) Porter, (Indiana)
My Training:: EMT, fire officer, Instructor, Associates in Fire Science, Bachelors in Fire Service Management, Several NFPA seminars, dozens of weekend fire schools.
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Needed a job.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Training, lack of funding.