Scottie

42, Male

Perry, Iowa

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Lieutenant, Firefighter, First Responder, Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:: 7
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Perry, Iowa
Years With Department/Agency: 7
My Training:: FF I, Currently in FF II classes, First Responder, soon to be in class for EMT-B. Emergency Rescue Tech, Truck Driver/Pump Operator, Interior Attack, Boat Operator/Line Tender for Underwater Search & Recovery
About Me:: I joined the Perry Fire Dept in March of 2001. I have grown as a person as well as a firefighter since that time. I am now active in everything that I can be and take as many classes that I possibly can. My brother-in-law is on the same department as I am, as well as an uncle, and two cousins. Recently I was promoted to Lieutenant in Charge of EMS for our department.
Day Job:: Granger Motors-Perry
Relationship Status:: Single
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://www.myspace.com/fireman32
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I love helping people and I love the adrenaline rush!!!!!!
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Being there to help people and having them remember you for it
Top Issues Facing Responders:: For volunteers, I would have to say it is recruitment and retention, training is a big issue, as well as finding people that are available to fight fires during the day time. Fire does not know our or care about our work schedules!!