Jason Koontz

47, Male

Madera, CA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
14
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
MADERA COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE
Years With Department/Agency
2 years
Dept. Web Site:
http://WWW.STATION19.ORG
Web Site:
http://WWW.SOUTHPIERCEFIRE.ORG
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Pierce County Fire District 17
Pierce County Fire District 15
Washington Dept of Natural Resources
McNeil Island Fire
Madera County Fire
California Dept of Forestry
My Training:
firefighter 1, 2
haz-mat ops, on scene incident command
multi company incident command
wildland firefighter 1, 2
ICT 5, 4
Sawyer ops
saw boss, dozer boss, single resource boss
EVAP, EVOC, Instructor
Instructor 1, 2
About Me:
Ain't nowhere in the world I belong more than the drivers seat of a big fire rig, whether it be an engine, ladder truck, tender, brush truck, or ambulance. I love it all, and can't imagine anything better in the world.
Day Job:
Critical Care Transport EMT
Relationship Status:
Divorced
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Dad became a vollie when I was little, and his station ended up being a second family and home as I grew up. Second generation fireman, nothing else in the world could be a better fit for me.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Its the one place in the world I belong.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
1) The inability we all have to admit that while our fallen are true heroes, they're dead because someone screwed the pooch. Learning from their mistakes and sacrifices is the greatest way to honor their memories.
2) Losing the experienced firefighters we've depended on for so long, the ones that believe a firefighter is a firefighter, no matter union, paid-call, volunteer, or otherwise. The ones that believe this is the ultimate calling, and put everything into their craft. Losing them for the kids who's only interest in the job is "looking cool" and being a "hero"

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  • Rescue_me_kimmy

    Hey how's it going buddy. You been on any of these wildfires burning all over?

    Sep 3, 2009

  • Mandi

    Your training and experience is very impressive!Stay safe and thanks for the add:)

    Sep 26, 2009

  • Andrew

    Good day! I am a collector from Ukraine. I suggest you to exchange patches.
    Andrew. tkachenko_van@optima.com.uа

    Jul 6, 2011