Walt

64, Male

Watertown

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:: 5 years since July 03
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Watertown Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency: Since 2003
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.watertownfd.com
My Training:: Member of FD Regional dive team.
About Me:: Started college to become a RN. Hopefully I will finish in the next 2 years.
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Joined because I like helping others. We are very busy Volunteer department. We average 2000+ fire and medical calls per year. We have 2 firehouses, 94 active members. I also work PT for AMR( American Medical Response) EMT. check out our unofficial fire department site at www.watertownfd.com
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Love helping people, thats why I decide to go back to colleg to become a RN.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Language barriers within a city. Hard to help people when they only speak spanish. Also most people within the city don't know how to pull to the right when they hear sirens.