Jean-Claude

Male

South Africa

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: EMS Chief / Division Head
Years in Fire/EMS:: 7 years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Milnerton Fire Dept, Cape Town
Years With Department/Agency: 7 Years
My Training:: Fire Fighting
BLS-Paramedic
Hazardous Material Transportation
Radio Communications
Rope Access and Rescue
National Diploma Safety Management
Instructor
About Me:: I am a volunteer that works for the City of Cape Town Disaster Risk Management, we work along side the local Fire Departments in our local areas. We do shifts on the Fire and Rescue Vehicles. I have been an active member from the age of 14/15. I have recently been promoted to Coordinator of Fire and Rescue for the milnerton devision. I also work actively as a Safety Manager.
Day Job:: Safety Manager
Relationship Status:: Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I grew up in the fire services with a grandfather who was the Chief and a dad and his twin who was also high ranking officers. I believe its the family tradition and the feeling of commitment to saving lives that has driven me in the line of fire.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Its creates a feeling of achieving more in life.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Reckless behaviour of fellow crew members, lack of training, lack of brotherhood in todays fire service.