My Firefighter Nation
Tristen Cruz
, Male
Alpharetta
United States
Profile Information:
- Type of Organization
- Fire/Rescue Department - Combination
- Job Function
- Captain, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), Hazardous Materials Team Member
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 19
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Alpharetta Fire and Emergency Services, Alpharetta, GA
- Years With Department/Agency
- 6
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?p=67
- Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
- Valencia County Fire Department, Los Lunas, NM
Albuquerque Ambulance Service, Albuquerque, NM
Superior Ambulance Services, Albuquerque, NM
Grady Emergency Medical Services, Atlanta, GA
Rural Metro Ambulance, Roswell, GA - My Training:
- FFII, NREMT-P, Fire Instructor II, HazMat Specialist; containment & confinement
- Facebook or Other Online Profile:
- http://myspace.com/firemedic288
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- Initially I started just because it seemed interesting. I actually started on the EMS side of the house and didn't intend to fight fire at the time. I found myself at one point in the position of working for a fire department or not working at all, and it only took one fire after training for me to fall in love with it. Now, I can't imagine doing anything else.
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- I love life at the station as well as being able to bring order to chaotic scenes.
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Firefighter safety, volunteer recruitment, retirement benefits
Deva
Just a quick note to say hello from Savannah! I grew up in Roswell and graduate high school in Marietta so I know just where you are. Stay safe!
Sep 13, 2008
Chel
Take care and stay Safe.
chel
Oct 8, 2008
Pam B
Oct 8, 2008