Steve

Male

Avon Park, FL

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function: Lieutenant
Years in Fire/EMS:: 21
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Fire
Years With Department/Agency: 21
About Me:: Grew up in the Tampa bay area in a town called Brandon. It's huge now. I have family in this area but I moved about 70 miles away and work for a fire department in Central Florida. I went through the Tampa Fire Academy in 87', EMT in 88' hired in 89' took my Paramedic in 07' unfortunately my dept. Only supports EMT level so my medic was used towards my 2 year degree. I fish on either coast of Florida as a hobby. I'm also An avid scuba diver. I grew up riding motocross and had a sport bike up until a few years ago. :)
Day Job:: I have a mobile business painting automotive bumper covers for the car dealerships used car departments.
Relationship Status:: Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Had a good friend of my dads, and of the family was a district Chief with Hillsborough County Fire Dept., through him I decided to go through the Academy. Was thinking about Police Academy prior. I made the right choice!
Why I Love Fire/EMS: I love helping people and world peace. Oh and the 2 days off and kelly day every 3 weeks!
Top Issues Facing Responders:: The light weight truss construction that is killing our brothers, be careful! And police, please block the traffic, we can handle the wreck!