Adam

Fairfax, VA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function: Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:: 20
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Fairfax County Fire and Rescue
Years With Department/Agency: <1
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.fairfaxcounty.org/fr
Web Site:: http://www.psvac.org
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: FDNY, NY- Paramedic/Hazmat Technician II/Dignitary Protection Unit Member
Matunuck Fire Department, Matunuck RI - Firefighter/Water Rescue Technician
Hampshire College Dept. of Public Safety, Amherst MA - EMT-MAST
My Training:: Paramedic (NREMT-P, Virginia EMT-P, NYS EMT-P, NYC EMT-P)
Hazmat Technician II - Medical Specialist (FDNY SOC Haz-Tac Battalion)
Dignitary Protection (FDNY DPU)
About Me:: Started in Emergency Services in 1988 as a BLS provider. Added fire suppression, rescue, hazmat, and ALS training and certifications over the years.
Day Job:: Firefighter/Paramedic, Fairfax County Fire & Rescue
Relationship Status:: In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: To fulfill my purpose as a healer
Why I Love Fire/EMS: It is my purpose
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Safety
Compensation
Training
Equipment