Leland Lavender

38, Male

Whiteriver, AZ

United States

Profile Information:

What State do you live in?

AZ

Type of Organization

Part/Paid Fire Department

Job Function

Company Officer (Captain/Lt/Supervisor), Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

Ten Years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

White Mountain Fire and Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

Eight years

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.wmafirerescue.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Began as a wild land type 2 firefighter in 2004. the following year I wanted to try Structure so i went to my local firehouse and began volunteering.

My Training:

Type 2 Wildland Firefighter - 2004
Firefighter 1&2 2006 - 2008
Haz-Mat First responder - 2006
Type 1 Squad boss Wildland Firefighter 2006
Emergency Medical responder 2007
Tech Rescuer (High Angle, Confined space) 2008
E.M.T-b 2008
Haz-Mat Technician 2009
Driver/operator 2009
Fire service leadership 1,2,3 2009

Outdated... maybe I'll add more later.

About Me:

There is a lot too put down here but i prefer to get to know the people who want to know me. Let's get to know each other! "We all share the same accomplishments and deal with the same defeats. some like to say "Brotherhood My Ass"

think more love your family that will hate you before anyone else would becaue they love you more than anyone else could

Day Job:

Captain

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

As a family tradition of sorts, I admired the relatives that did this and I followed their foot steps.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Love is indescribable

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Complacency and Ego, did I mention Complacency?

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